Acting
Ho Wan-Tai
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Known For
The 14 Amazons · 1972The 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 Imperial Swordsman · 1972The Imperial Swordsman
★ 4.91972
MovieAction
Chuan Yuan is the noble, powerful hero and Shu Pei-pei, one of Shaw’s top swordswoman, is a reluctant bride who comes upon a rebellion plot. They are joined by a large cast of expert fighters and actors all keeping the intrigue and adventure foremost in the film. There’s even a nice surprise ending amidst all the action.
Angel with the Iron Fists · 1967Angel with the Iron Fists
★ 6.21967
MovieThriller
Agent 009 infiltrates a dangerous and highly organized crime syndicate, headed by a cruel woman, after a string of assassinations target government spies trying to topple the organization.
Temptress of a Thousand Faces · 1969Temptress of a Thousand Faces
★ 6.01969
MovieAdventureAction
A mystery caper of devilish fun, Temptress Of A Thousand Faces proves a femme fatale can match any man in wickedness. A mysterious thief has been committing crimes across the city. Always disguised and ever elusive, woman detective Chi Ying cannot find any clues for a good lead. But her reporter boyfriend Yu Ta is always supportive and understanding. Reversing the standard role stereotypes, it is the man here who then becomes the damsel (or dude as the case may be) in distress. Constantly frustrating her police woman foil, the temptress manages to make a game of outwitting her nemesis.
The Thundering Sword · 1967The Thundering Sword
★ 6.81967
MovieActionAdventure
A righteous clan’s effort to seek out and destroy the powerful Thundering Sword turns into a tragedy as a fierce, yet impulsive beauty falls in love with the leading clansman, mistakenly poisons his brother and only makes matters worse in an attempt to make amends.
Hong Kong Nocturne · 1967Hong Kong Nocturne
★ 5.91967
MovieDramaRomance
A musical about 3 sisters, singers and dancers, and their dad, a magician performing in nightclubs until they make their own life.
The Warlord · 1972The Warlord
★ 6.41972
MovieComedyWar
No list of the screen's comic geniuses would be complete without Michael Hui Kwun-man. He created a hilarious and lovable comic persona that was both uniquely Asian but also universally beloved. This, his first film, not only showcased his incomparable sense of humor but revolutionized Hong Kong comedy. Evoking Chaplin, he plays a warlord in early 20th Century China, but makes the role his own with both laughs and some of the sexiest ladies on the Shaw Brothers lot.
Lady of Steel · 1970Lady of Steel
★ 6.11970
MovieActionAdventure
A young swordswoman named Fang Ying-qi (Cheng Pei-Pei) sets out to join a gathering of the martial world’s leading warriors under the banner of Lord Xia (Fang Mien) and the Flying Dragon Clan. Their mission is to organize the defense of their country against invading Jin forces. Fang also intends to avenge the murder of her parents 20 years past by bandit leader Han Shi-xiong (Huang Chung-hsin). Han has since taken on a new, false identity as a reputable member of the Flying Dragon Clan while secretly working with the Jin to bring down the resistance. Han uses cunning and a network of criminal fighters in an attempt to assassinate Fang, and when that fails, to frame her as a traitor. Once his true identity and intentions are revealed, a determined Fang must rely on her deadly sword skills and assistance from a clever beggar clan leader (Yueh Hua) to stop Han and restore her reputation.
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The Thundering Sword · 1967The Thundering Sword
★ 6.81967
MovieActionAdventure
A righteous clan’s effort to seek out and destroy the powerful Thundering Sword turns into a tragedy as a fierce, yet impulsive beauty falls in love with the leading clansman, mistakenly poisons his brother and only makes matters worse in an attempt to make amends.
Yuan Mountain School disciple (uncredited)







