Ching Tien

A couple unite - she is fluent in the crane style of kung fu, he in tiger style. They have a son, but the boy's father is killed by the evil eunuch Bai Mei. Disguised as a girl, his mom trains him in crane style while he secretly learns tiger style from his father's training manual. (imdb)

A young con-man goes from town to town using his Spiritual Kung Fu to fool villagers into believing he can summon the Gods. Eventually he gains his own followers who help him try to take down a local crime lord aided by two wanted killers.

Historical dramatization of an important day in the life a South China sea pirate. (imdb)

Ma and Xiao are manual laborers busting their tails in Shanghai at the beginning of the film, and Ma's first encounter with the crime lord Tan Si starts him off on the underworld influence ladder. Step by step, he earns the respect of everyone he meets, either with his strength of character or by beating them up. When he gets a really big break by defeating a Russian strongman, he indulges himself in a fancy cigarette holder, much like the one Tan Si uses. (wikipedia)

Two young street punks Sai and Boney tries to rob a bank, at the same time, a cold-blooded and brutal criminal Sunny Koo also steps into the scene. Tensions develops between the three parties - Sai and Boney, Sunny, and the cops outside the bank. (amazon)

A poor young man from the country arrives in the city to start work with the friend of his dead father, a manager at a dyeing workshop who is trained in Kung-Fu but has retired form the world of martial arts. The dye shop is owned by a kind woman who is being pressured by a local strongman who is trying to steal her family secrets for his own workshop. When the workshop is burnt down the barefoot kid decides to fight back using his impressive kung-fu skills, but just invites further trouble. (imdb)

The misadventures of a beautiful but bored housewife Wang Yui-chuan and her chauvinistic salary-man husband Chang Wei-min.

A nurse decides to take justice in her own hands to fight the crime-syndicates of Hong Kong after her sister is drugged and abused by some local drug dealers. (imdb)

Wu Sung, a famed martial arts teacher who famously killed a tiger with his bare hands, avenges his brother's honor by killing his adulterous sister-in-law and her lover. While in prison, he is spared the usual torture thanks to officer "Golden Eye" Shih En, who asks Wu Sung to help him reclaim his restaurant The Delightful Forest from a local thug. But this thug also has political connections, which makes the battle more difficult and bloody than they ever anticipated.

The films follows a trio of bandits who join the army to suppress a rebel movement in Qing Dynasty China. (wikipedia.org)

Carrie Ng stars as Lisa Li, who gathers an expedition to seek out the legendary Gold Crystal God, which, according to the local mythology, has the power to heal her deathly sick father. Naturally, she isn't the only one after this valuable treasure, and her rivals soon kidnap the professor who is guiding her. Lisa presses on regardless, along with the professor's daughter, Police Superintendent Wu (Sibelle Hu), and former police officer Chi-liang (Donnie Yen), who acts as their tour guide. (allmovie.com)

The extremely eccentric Manchurian princess who is briefly seen in The Last Emperor in the scenes set in Manchukuo, receives a more comprehensive screen treatment here. Born a scion of the rapidly fading Ching (Manchu) dynasty of China, Yoshiko Kawashima (Anita Mui) was taken away by the Japanese to be raised in their country's court circles when she was only six. For political reasons, she was married off to a Mongolian prince by the Japanese. (allrovi.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)

A hilarious entanglement of romance among Jeanette Lin Cui, Roy Chiao, Christine Pai Lu-ming and Tien Ching, Ladies First is another light-hearted comedy directed by renowned melodrama specialist Yi Wen, co-starring Linda Lin Dai and Chang Yang. (YesAsia)

The story follows the plight of a hapless goose roster (Charles Heung) who one day witnesses a murder at the hands of a mysterious White Crane master (Lee Hoi Sang). While later immitating the Crane master's style, the goose roster inadvertantly helps a loser martial arts teacher wannabe win a fight. The goose roster is then hired to teach the wannabe's school. (farreachingfilms.blogspot.com)

A collection of three ghost stories with some element of sex.

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)

Helen Li Mei plays the role of an alcoholic who, in a state of drunkenness, mistakenly hires a mafia boss to kill herself. Li has often been compared to singer/actress Bai Guang who is also renowned for her femme fatale image. Both actresses impress the audience with a combination of their stunning beauty and the subtle sexiness of their exceptional performance. (yesasia)

A vivid and sensitive portrait of the unemployed husband and his souring relationship with his wife and children (back cover)

The film is about a middle class family, making ends meet but not in any way well off. The mother, the attractive Enjia Liu, meets up with an old school friend who is well off, and that friend invites her and her family to a party to see if Tingting (Ms. Feng) can find a partner. The title of the film refers to to Tingting, as she is tall and fairly beautiful. Binbin (Ms. Lin Tsui) is more of a cute tomboy, just one who likes to dress up. (imdb)

A story of an illicit affair between a young, talented and successful violinist and a popular singer. (back cover)

In Thailand in the 1950s, Detective Au Wei is shot to death by Cha Tin-Hung in a raid because of Cha's involvement with black market diamonds and jewelery. Wei's daughter Chun Chun swears revenge, helped by Wei's friend Yeh Tai-kor, a professional con-man. (imdb)

Wong is a junior clerk in a construction company. He lives under the care of his uncle and his cousin, Ping. But the woman who occupies Wong's attention is Jenny, the widowed wife of the son of his boss. One day, a Billionaire leaves Wong with the secret to become rich. Things seem to go smoothly with him. He is promoted twice, and now as the Assistant Manager. The boss even consents to his marriage with Jenny. The newly-wed couple goes on a honeymoon trip in Switzerland. He dashes into a... (imdb)

Adapted from one of China's most well-known fairy tales, the Goddess of Mount Hua falls in love with a young mortal scholar Liu Yanchang and gives birth to a baby son, Chenxiang. When Chenxiang grows up, he seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding his mother whom he has never met. (letterboxd.com)

A Wuxia mystery adventure from Cathay films.

Old school weepy wuxia with Melinda Chen Man Ling, Cathay's answer to Cheng Pei Pei. (NoKungFu ForYou)

This Cathay Films release stars the beautiful Grace Chang in a musical romance from Hong Kong. (rarefilm.net)

Three tales taken from author Pu Songling's collection of famous classical ghost stories. Wu Qiuyue- Wang Ding falls in love with a ghost and fights with the guards of Hades to bring her back. Monk Lu Shan-A monk takes Wang Qi as pupil and teaches him the act of walking through walls. A Woman's Head- Li Sheng marries Rui niang only to discover that she is a headless ghost. (NoKungFu ForYou)

Sequel to the 1969 Cathay Studios film The Monkey In Hong Kong.

Ah-Sue's athletic prowess accolades to the school. At semester end, her grades are poor, so Ah-Sue vows to quit sports and focus on her grades. The pressure is on, from her schoolmates, teacher and principal, to rejoin the team. What will Au-Sue do? (youtube)

During a battle with Wu Qiong, the king of poison, Xie Wuyang, the chief of the Golden Dragon Clan is poisoned. His junior, Tong Wanling risks her life to save him and becomes poisoned herself. At his wit's end, Wuyang seeks Wanling's grandparents for help. Meanwhile, Yan Zongqi plots to overthrow Wuyang as the chief of the Golden Dragon Clan and schemes with Wu Qiong to obtain the secret manual of the Clan. (Wu Tang Collection)

Frank Shum and Jack Conn are back in the third installment in this incredible "Crippled Masters" franchise. They're moving from their rural home into the city of Taipei in search of employment which is tough while training for the Kung-Fu Championship. City life isn't easy for our two crippled heroes while fighting off local gangsters, struggling to make rent, and even foiling would be thieves. (imdb)

AKA Mad, Mad, Mad Swords; Mad, Mad Sword; Mad, Mad Swords The star in Mad Mad Mad swords is a common man with numerous weaknesses and a complete worthless student of a prestigious school. To the suprise of all, however, he manages to defeat a string of renowned swordsmen... (The Movie Database)

AKA Super Dragon's Dynamo Tycoon, Tang Shih Hai, rules most of the businesses in Hong Kong. Many of his officials have been assassinated. Since Tang's only son, Champ, is lazy, Tang appoints Cheng as his general manager, not knowing that he's a member of the feared ICG (International Criminal Group). Cheng wants to take control of Tang's organization, so decides to murder Tang. Meanwhile, Champ is imprisoned by mistake and Cheng takes over all of Tang's wealth, properties, and power... (Wu Tang Collection)

Pan Jinlian (Huang Mei-tsing) is told by wine-stall owner Madam Wang that her brother-in-law, Wu Song, has been released from prison and advised Pan to leave town as she murdered his elder brother, the biscuit seller Da Lang. Pan then recalls her beginnings, especially her introduction to sex. (imdb)

Louie, spoiled pop star has a one night stand with beautiful dancer Anita. Then Anita tells Louie that she dreamed of being a singer and later he brings her to stage and becomes a star. Anita has fallen in love with Louie, but Louie loves Julia. However, Louie later finds out that Julia is dating his father Kent. Louie then leaves Hong Kong and heads to Paris leaving his career behind. Then he meets Yuan Yu Shih, a Vietnamese refugee that suffers from a war wound... (imdb)

Sam Lee has just been crowned Miss Hong Kong 1986, and she meets rich playboy George on a plane. They seem to take an immediate dislike to each other. Then, in the next scene and completely without explanation, they are in bed together. They remain lovestruck and as close to inseparable as circumstances allow for the remainder of the story. There are some hurdles, the most significant being George's long-term girlfriend Doris , who is also George's boss's daughter... (imdb)

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)

Thirty years after he killed a business associate, the godfather of an underground casino empire is murdered. His daughter takes charge of the family's business and wants to avenge him. Others are bent on revenge against her.

At the wedding feast of Shen Hsiu Chang, a guest named Tu Fu Liang suddenly announces that he had an affair with the bride, Yun Ching. The bridegroom is furious and turns on her. She disappears sadly. The next morning, her headless body is found in a lonely spot. A couple of days later, a hunter named Wu Hsiung finds a badly decomposed human head and returns it to the widower. He is rewarded with 1000 pieces of silver as the bereaved family thinks it is the head of the dead bride.

A Shaw Brothers production featuring a supernatural tale of revenge. Liu Miao-Li suffers a string of terrible events. Once pushed to her limit, she decides to take back control of her existence but chooses an unlikely path to vengeance.

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.

The Shaw Brothers version of The Parent Trap, only they found real twins for the roles of the kids!

Abortion, birth control, and unwed cohabitation are social issues rarely associated with 1970s Hong Kong cinema. Cohabitation not only faces them head-on but does so with insight, compassion, and sex!

A Shaw Brothers production

Shaw production

A romantic Shaw Brothers musical.

Tale of the immoral private lives of the royal court's high officials. All the bed and body-hopping is not exclusive to the family, either. Their maids and servants get involved as well, leading to flesh, fibs, and suicide, among other things.