Chih-Ching Yang

A wandering swordsman protects a family from the wrath of a clan chief.

Golden Swallow is living peacefully with her "friend" by a waterfall. She has seemingly given up her death-dealing ways but soon she is accused of going on a bloody rampage against an evil clan. As it turns out, the actual culprit is an old beau named Silver Roc who is impersonating her to draw her out into the open. A complicated love triangle develops as her affections are torn between the two men while all three must also deal with the evil kung-fu clan. (imdb)

A young man seeks vengence for the slaughter of his family by rich swordsman rebels. Armed with the skills taught by a master swordsman, his trusty sword, and his mother's Buddha Bells bracelet, no one is left alive in this of retribution. (lostinlodos)

Kuan Tai Chen plays a refugee from mainland China who opens a teahouse in Hong Kong. He'd like nothing more than run an honest business, but the streets are filled with thugs from rivaling triads. After witnessing over and over that the authorities are powerless to stop the crime, he starts a dangerous game to try and take matters into his own hands by impersonating a triad boss himself.

"The Twelve Gold Medallions" features an exhaustive "who's who" of martial arts swordplay films lead by veteran actor Yueh Hua, who later went on to star in Jackie Chan's "Rumble In The Bronx". Yueh plays a righteous knight trying to prevent the Chin invaders from destroying his country by preventing twelve gold medallions from reaching General Yueh. (hkcinemagic.com)

Director Chu Yuan's titanic teaming with respected, inspired author Chin Yung created this unforgettable saga. Set during the Yuan Dynasty, it tells the fascinating story of the "Sacred Fire" sect, the Wu Tang swordsmanship clan, the disciples of the O Mei group, The Book of Chu Yang (which can make the reader immortal), and the destruction of Shaolin -- complete with a killer cliffhanger. And that's just the start of the fascinating intrigues and ingratiating characters found here. (hkcinemagic.com)

There are many dangers on their journey to the Mansion on Golden Dragon Hill, where an evil warlord has stashed the princess he abducted from our heroes' realm. But the attack on the Golden Dragon Hill stronghold is just the beginning for the quintet... (hkcinemagic.com)

This intriguing effort has more than a touch of both westerns and detective films in the martial arts mix. It could even be called an "Eastern Mystery" movie. It, of course, lives up to its title, as a noble guard is both attacked by bandits as well as betrayed by a relative. Then it's nephew against uncle, daughter against father, concubine against hero, and the law vs. vigilante justice before the last plot is exposed and the lovers are able to ride off into the sunset. (hkcinemagic.com)

The incomparable Lily Li was considered an actress with an attitude, which was perfect for her becoming a bad-girl fighter. In "The Bastard", she plays a beggar girl that becomes a target for evil men plotting to make "The Bastard" a scapegoat for murder because he happens to like the son of a jailed dignitary's son accused of murder. (hkcinemagic.com)

This is the story of three ladies who live together in an apartment in Hong Kong and what happens to them. First, there is Shuxian, whose husband left her and has a son in the hospital who can't walk. Then, there is Meifen, a romance novelist who pines for a deceased lover and, finally Manli, a young lady with some sass who is expecting a visit from Mr. Zheng, a man she has been a pen pal with for a year. She also has been dating someone else, not happily. The film goes through all three lives. (imdb)

An underworld leader, who uses masks and other forms of deception, is wreaking havoc on Hong Kong and aspires for world domination. Through a series of unfortunate events, a young woman is caught up in the crimes of this "Temptress" and ends up being hunted down by both law-keepers and law-breakers. (imdb)

Three Sinners weaves an intriguing story of romance, treachery, and death, all within the context of the traditional Huangmei Opera. Yan Jun casts his real-life wife, the elegant Li Li Hua, star of such Shaw Brothers films as The Goddess of Mercy and Vermillion Door, as one of the title characters, a woman who finds herself in the middle of a stormy love triangle involving her controlling husband (director Yan Jun serving double duty in a starring role) and a passionate lover (Chen Yan Yan).

When a notorious fiend known as the "Bat Without Wings" returns to his small village after a five-year absence and snatches up a prominent young maiden, it's up to her family and a resourceful swordsmen to brave the horrors of the underworld to bring her back home alive. With ghosts, a bamboo labyrinth, and a series of treacherous bat traps to contend with, these brave souls will be lucky just to make it out of the diabolical villain's lair alive. (allrovi.com)

Ye Zhuang-Zi is a country boy who wants to see the bigger world. He sets off and meets up with a boat captain who is transporting an opera troupe. He falls in love with one of the stars, Ge Yi-Qing, but her mother demands a huge dowry payment. Ye Zhuang-Zi, a poor country lad, gets into smuggling drugs and guns to raise some cash. Things get further complicated for Ye Zhuang-Zi who is soon dumped by Ge Yi-Qing after she meets a rich man. (everipedia)

Lady Yuhuan Yang is the beloved Imperial Concubine of the Chinese Emperor. Her brother Yang, the Prime Minister, is corrupt, and the Fanyang Chief revolts and imperils the throne. This has grave consequences for the Yangs and the Emperor. (imdb)

There's nothing like a good, opulent, gaudy musical to lift the spirits, but when it's a 1960's Hong Kong musical orchestrated by a Japanese director and composer, it breaks through the ranks as a classic of campy kitsch. A follow-up to the previous year's megahit Hong Kong Nocturne, with the same Japanese creative team, Hong Kong Rhapsody follows the fortunes of an unemployed magician whose love life is so knotty it would take Houdini to unravel!

A wronged female ghost is out for revenge.

Yueh Wah, a co-star in Trilogy Of Swordsmanship here plays the Sung Dynasty army's Chief Instructor, on a danger-fraught pilgrimage to the Tung Yueh Temple. From his first step, there are deceits, double crosses, and dirty tricks as a corrupt minister plots to ruin him and kidnap his wife. Only a lovable, capable monk played by the noted character actor Fan Mei-sheng can help him take vengeance in this exciting, satisfying chase thriller. (hkcinemagic.com)

In a wealthy household, there is a fair amount of enmity between the mother-in-law and her daughter towards the new wife of the son. When the daughter is murdered, Yan-niang is caught with the murder weapon in her hand and the dear old mother-in-law immediately accuses her of being the killer and her weak-spined son just mumbles and doesn't defend his wife. The judicial system rushes a judgment through - guilty - execution scheduled... - BrianNaas

Northeastern China is infested with bandits. Hsiao Kai (Paul Chang Chung), a wandering knight, captures a white horse from thieves. His skilful handling of the horse earns his admiration of fellow traveler Chu Ching Hsu (Wong Chung Shun). They arrive at Lo Lung Kow, where the villagers hunt for a living and are constantly terrorized by bandits. Grocer Ting Tze Pao returns from his negotiations with the bandits with bad news. They intend to collect furs from the villagers at a fixed price.

Mysterious songstress Fang Biyu is loved by two brothers, Qiwei and Qijun. After freeing herself from the clutches of gangsters, she gives her heart to Qiwei. Tragedy comes knocking on the door when one of the gangsters comes out of prison, and Qiwei dies in a car accident. Blamed for her husband’s death, Biyu is forced to go back to singing to make a living, but hopes to reunite with her son and return to the family one day.

Two men, one a civil engineer skilled in Chinese Kung Fu, the other a Muay Thai kickboxer, discover they are brothers. Together, both in and out of the ring, they must face a crime syndicate. (imdb)

Director Chu Yuan is famous for introducing elements of murder mysteries, detective tales, and emotional melodrama into kung-fu films. This is one of those skilled thrillers, where-in he uses two editors and three martial arts choreographers to tell a tale of kidnapping, murder, frame-ups, and even being buried alive. The kung-fu takes on a macabre, horrific flair in this stunning story of swordsmen and women struggling to save their true loves ... and their sanity. (hkcinemagic.com)

Ivy Ling Po stars as a male student named Xiaowen. Wicked rich man Liu, portrayed by Lo Wei, the director of this film, wants Xiaowen to marry his daughter who is suffering from leprosy, thinking that marriage will take away her disease. Although Xiaowen discovers Liu’s plan, he is still in love with her and hopes that a miracle will cure her disease.

Li’s The Mad Monk consists of four stories that see the roaming monk save a mother and daughter from the brink of death and a young man from the hands of unscrupulous debtors. Ji Gong also deals mischievous justice on robbers and corrupt officials.

Emperor Chien Lung uses disguises to experience life among his subjects.

Angel is a pretty young girl who debates in a furious manner at a Women’s Day Meeting against the unequal law of the Ching Dynasty which permits Chinese males to have concubines. This leads to a series of complications that affect those close to her including her younger sister.

Wan Jialiang, a factory worker, and Lu Xiuzhen fall in love and live together. Hou Liang is supported by Dong Yaqin, his cousin, and their lives improve. Desperate to get rid of Jane, who is pregnant, Jialiang plans to make her fall into the sea and die.

This is a Historical Drama that was written and directed by Doe Ching. It was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio.

A Shaw and Sons production.

A philandering business tycoon accuses his angelic wife of cheating. He learns the hard way he had it good and hopes to win his wife back.

The Black Fox (黑狐狸) is a 1962 Hong Kong thriller film directed by Yan Jun. The film was produced under the Shaw Brothers banner in the Mandarin language.

A young girl runs away from her abusive father to join a group of circus performances, expecting that one day she will be the greatest trapeze artist. Later, she falls in love with one of the members of the circus staff who used to be a trapeze performer in previous times.

1953 drama film written and directed by Doe Ching. It is one of the earliest known productions by the Shaw Brothers credited as Shaw and Sons. The film is also known as Tomorrow and To-Morrow.

The seamy side of the Hong Kong film industry is laid bare in "The Call-Girls". Based on the infamous starlets-for-sex vice scandal that rocked the 1970s movie world.

Private Investigator, Wu Feng, is tasked with tracking down his wife, Zhang Xiu Juan, and collecting evidence of her infidelity. He plans to blackmail her into divorcing him while also getting a share of her inheritance from her father.

Chin Ping Mei 金瓶梅 (1955) is a Hong Kong feature film written by Ku Wen-Chung and directed by Wang Yin, it was produced by Shaw Brothers Studio. This is an adaptation of the Lotus Pan tale.

1963 film

Comedy of Mismatches begins with widow Sun who single-handedly raises her son Yu Lang (Chin Feng) and daughter Zhu Yi (Li Hsiang Chun). One day, Mother Sun sends her children to the temple, where Yu Lang encounters Hui Niang (Pat Ting). Artist Xu Ya is also at the temple, praying that his daughter Wen Gu (Carrie Ku) will find a good husband. Soon after, Wen Gu encounters the nobleman’s son Pei Zheng (Wai Mao), and the two fall in love at first sight.

A Shaw Brothers production directed by Kuei Chih-hung.

Forced by family circumstances, Shuxian is forced to marry Yusheng, a deformed man from a wealthy family. They remain a couple in name only. Later, Shuxian falls in love with Yusheng's cousin. Yusheng loves her enough to get out of the way. Shuxian must now choose between her own happiness and family duty.

Based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the movie is a retelling of a familiar tale with iconic actress Linda Lin Dai (Lam Doi) in the titular role of Diau Charn, one of the four-storied beauties of ancient China.

Li Qingqing, an orphan, just arrived in Hong Kong and became a singer who sacrificed everything for her man.