Cheng Kang

Directing

Cheng Kang

Born April 4, 1924 · Shouxian, Anhui, China (age 102)

Born in Anhui Shouxian County in 1924. In 1942 joined a theatrical troupe where he begins to write succesful plays. In 1949 he goes to Hong Kong to work as scriptwriter, and debuted as a film director very soon, in 1951. His most famous and awarded movie is "The 14 Amazons" (1972).

Known For

The Cave of the Silken WebThe Cave of the Silken Web · 1967
The Cave of the Silken Web
5.71967
MovieFantasyAdventure
Monkey King, Pig and Friar Sand must rescue his master Buddhist monk from seven witches / spiders who believe themselves to be immortal if they eat the monk's flesh. The third part of the Shaw Brothers film series about Monkey King after the novel "Journey to the West."
Father and SonFather and Son · 1954
Father and Son
9.01954
MovieDrama
After seeing a friend of his boss' son adopted over his promised promotion with connections, Shrimp's father, a minor white-collar worker Ng Kwun-sing, vows to get Shrimp a place in a prestigious school and a chance to make friends with the rich. However, Shrimpy is constantly bullied and discriminated against by his classmates. Ng has not the means to be a social climber and finally realises his mistake. He sends his son to a voluntary school so that he may grow up happily. This poignant father-son drama shows a parents' willingness to carve out a good future for their children by any means necessary.
The 14 AmazonsThe 14 Amazons · 1972
The 14 Amazons
6.61972
MovieActionAdventure
The Yang family, men and women, have served their country loyally for generations. During the war General Yang is ambushed and killed. His widow and the entire family set out to avenge his death and defend the country.
The Land of Many PerfumesThe Land of Many Perfumes · 1968
The Land of Many Perfumes
6.01968
MovieFantasyComedy
The Monk, Monkey and Pigsy find themselves in the title realm, where women can only give birth to women...unless loved by a man
Vengeance!Vengeance! · 1970
Vengeance!
6.41970
MovieActionDrama
A violent martial artist is bent on avenging his older brother, who was killed by a cabal of four wicked businessmen and a cheating wife.
The Sword of SwordsThe Sword of Swords · 1968
The Sword of Swords
5.91968
MovieActionAdventure
A noble swordsman fights to recover the magical blade that has protected his country for centuries after being blinded and betrayed by a ruthless villain. A cunning killer has blinded the brave warrior chosen to defend his country with an enchanted sword, and murdered his family. After recovering, the sightless defender sets out to recover the weapon, and seek revenge against his murderous nemesis.
The Twelve Gold MedallionsThe Twelve Gold Medallions · 1970
The Twelve Gold Medallions
6.81970
MovieDramaAction
While a brave Chinese general and his men fight against the Tartar invaders, several swordsmen try to obtain twelve golden medallions on whose possession depends the future of the Song dynasty.
The Monkey Goes WestThe Monkey Goes West · 1966
The Monkey Goes West
8.01966
MovieFantasyAction
THE MONKEY GOES WEST is the first entry in the studio’s epic, four-part screen adaptation of “Journey to the West,” a 16th-century novel recounting the efforts of a Buddhist monk and his magical companions to travel to India and bring back Buddhist sutras.

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