Mama Hung

Acting

Mama Hung

Born February 22, 1909 · Shanghai, China

Died October 15, 2007 · aged 98

Chin Tsi-Ang (February 22, 1908 – October 15, 2007), also romanized as Qian Siying, was one of the earliest martial arts actors of Chinese cinema and its first female star. She debuted in South China Dream (南华梦, Nanhua Meng) in 1925 at the age of 17 and played a leading role in Southern Heroine (江南女侠, Jiangnan Nüxia) in 1930. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chin Tsi-ang, licensed und…

Known For

In the Mood for LoveIn the Mood for Love · 2000
In the Mood for Love
8.12000
MovieDramaRomance
In 1960s Hong Kong, two neighbors form an intimate bond after making a discovery about their spouses in this visually stunning tale of unrequited love.
Shaolin TempleShaolin Temple · 1982
Shaolin Temple
7.01982
MovieAction
The Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, who installs himself as emperor in the East Capital. The son of one of his slave workers escapes to the Shaolin Temple, learns kung fu, and sets out to kill the traitor who killed his father.
Dreams Of EroticismDreams Of Eroticism · 1977
Dreams Of Eroticism
4.61977
MovieComedy
A timeless and titillating 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. Taken all together, this is an all-time classic of sumptuous sexuality.
The Golden LotusThe Golden Lotus · 1974
The Golden Lotus
7.01974
MovieRomanceAction
Golden Lotus is based, in part, on Jin Ping Mei, a famous erotic novel of ancient China. Li Han-Hsiang adapted part of the story into this film, which starts with Hsi Men Ching, a successful merchant, wooing Pan Chin Lien, the beautiful wife of one of the townspeople.
The BladeThe Blade · 1995
The Blade
7.11995
MovieAction
Adopted by a renowned swordsmith, a young man discovers that his biological father was killed by a powerful bandit called Lung. Leaving to seek revenge, he runs afoul of vicious desert scum, losing his right arm in the process. After being nursed back to health, he learns to compensate for his loss and returns to confront Lung.
The Amorous Lotus PanThe Amorous Lotus Pan · 1964
The Amorous Lotus Pan
6.71964
MovieMusicHistory
A woman in an arranged marriage falls in love with her husband's brother.
Five Fingers of DeathFive Fingers of Death · 1972
Five Fingers of Death
6.71972
MovieActionDrama
A young boxer joins a martial arts school to increase his skill so he can enter a martial arts competition. He leaves the school when he hears that a local gangster is terrorizing the town. He comes to the aid of a young singer and brings on the wrath of the local gang. He eventually enters the martial arts competition after learning iron palm technique and takes out all competition.
All for the WinnerAll for the Winner · 1990
All for the Winner
6.81990
MovieActionComedy
Sing, a dumb, lovable mainlander with supernatural powers comes to China to visit his uncle Tat. When it's revealed that Sing can see through objects, Tat employs him as "The Saint of Gamblers," and proceeds to set him loose in the gambling world.

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