Chow Yun-fatSBS, previously known as Donald Chow, is a Hong Kong actor. He was propelled to fame by TVB dramas such as The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (1979) and The Bund (1980). He gained international fame for his collaboration with filmmaker John Woo in five Hong Kong action films: A Better Tomorrow (1986), A Better Tomorrow II (1987), The Killer (1989), Once a Thief (1991) and Hard Boiled (1992). He is also known in the West for Anna and the King (1999), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Bulletproof Monk (2003), and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007). Other notable films include God of Gamblers (1989), Curse of the Golden Flower (2006), and Let the Bullets Fly (2010).
Chan Kong-sang, known professionally as Jackie Chan, is a Hong Kong actor, director, writer, producer, martial artist, and stuntman known for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and innovative stunts, which he typically performs himself. Before entering the film industry, he was one of the Seven Little Fortunes from the China Drama Academy at the Peking Opera School, where he studied acrobatics, martial arts, and acting. Chan has been acting since the 1960s, performing in more than 150 films. He is one of the most influential action film stars of all time.
Heroic bloodshed is a genre invented by Hong Kong action cinema revolving around stylized action sequences and dramatic themes, such as brotherhood, duty, honour, redemption, and violence that has become a popular genre used by different directors worldwide. The term heroic bloodshed was coined by editor Rick Baker in the magazine Eastern Heroes in the late 1980s, specifically referring to the styles of directors John Woo and Ringo Lam. Baker defined the genre as "a Hong Kong action film that features a lot of gun play and gangsters rather than kung fu. Lots of blood. Lots of action." Heroic bloodshed films often feature gun fu action sequences.
Fight Back To School is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Gordon Chan and starring Stephen Chow. This film is set in Shatin College, Hong Kong.
Ronny Yu Yan-Tai is a Hong Kong film director, producer, and movie writer. He has worked on both Hong Kong and American films. He is mostly known for his work in the American horror genre, such as Bride of Chucky (1998) and Freddy vs. Jason (2003).
The 1967 Hong Kong riots were large-scale anti-government riots that occurred in Hong Kong during British colonial rule. Beginning as a minor labour dispute, the demonstrations eventually escalated into protests against the colonial government. The protests were partially inspired by successful anti-colonial demonstrations in Portuguese Macau which had occurred a few months prior.
Dragon Lee is an actor and practitioner of taekwondo and hapkido. He made a name for himself as a martial arts film star in the 1970s and 80s. His birth name is Moon Kyung-seok, but he is also called Keo Ryong in South Korea.
Raymond Wong Ying-wah is a Hong Kong film score composer. Among his works is the score for the 2004 martial arts film directed by Stephen Chow, Kung Fu Hustle, which was nominated for the Best Original Film Score in the 24th Hong Kong Film Awards. He also received nominations in the Hong Kong Film Awards for his score to Chow's 2001 film Shaolin Soccer, and for the 1995 Tsui Hark film Love in the Time of Twilight.
Hong Kong Legends was a United Kingdom DVD distribution company, based in Hertfordshire and operating from the UK and Australia between 1999 and 2007. Hong Kong Legends was initially part of Medusa Communications, who, along with Soulblade bought up the UK distribution rights for film titles previously owned by Eastern Heroes label.
Tony Au Ting-Ping is a Hong Kong film director and artist.
Siu Yam-yam, born Ngai Siu-ngan (倪小雁), is a Hong Kong actress. She has been active in the Hong Kong film industry since 1970.
Chin Siu-ho is a Hong Kong actor and martial artist, notable for acting with Jet Li in Tai Chi Master and Fist of Legend.
Nathan T. Wang is an American music composer and director. He graduated from Pomona College in California and received an Ambassadorial Scholarship from Rotary International to study at Oxford University. He is the winner of the Cable Ace award for the soundtrack to the documentary The Lost Children of Berlin. He also composed the acclaimed soundtrack for the aviation film, One Six Right.
Bruce Lai, real name Chang Il-do (1950-2014), was a Korean martial artist and actor active in Hong Kong who starred in many Godfrey Ho films.
When the Clock Strikes is a 1961 gangster film directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring James Brown and Merry Anders.
...And Millions Will Die! is a 1973 Australian television film directed by Leslie H. Martinson. It was shot in Hong Kong.
What a Hero! is a 1992 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Benny Chan and starring Andy Lau as a young Taekwondo expert from the countryside who becomes a police sergeant in the big city.
Fan Mei-sheng also known as Fan Mui-sang, is a prolific Hong Kong Cantonese actor.
Pom Pom Strikes Back is a 1986 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Wu Ma and starring Richard Ng and John Shum. It is the fourth and final film in the Pom Pom film series which is a spin-off the Lucky Stars series.
