Tu Kuang-chi

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Tu Kuang-chi

Born August 26, 1914

Died May 30, 1980 · aged 65

No biography available.

Known For

Murderer Among the SistersMurderer Among the Sisters · 1948
Murderer Among the Sisters
1948
Movie
Sorrowful GlorySorrowful Glory · 1953
Sorrowful Glory
9.01953
MovieDramaHistory
This is a historical drama that was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio.
The Valiant OnesThe Valiant Ones · 1974
The Valiant Ones
6.91974
MovieAdventureAction
A righteous husband-and-wife swordfighting duo struggle to protect China from the machinations of Japanese pirates and corrupt officials.
CrushCrush · 1972
Crush
8.71972
MovieDramaAction
Chinese martial artist Huang Sheng arrives in Korea to free his uncle, who was abducted and forced to work in a concentration camp by the Japanese. Disgusted he must realize that the entire populace of the foreign province is suffering terror as well. Especially Mode Nakana and Akijame Endo and their troops oppress the people and even Tae Kwon Do master Sung Shin Shen and his pupils fail to stop the murders, rapes and robberies committed by those Japanese. Huang soon prepares himself to take on the evil 'Rising Sun’ gang to free not only his uncle but the Koreans as well...
Meal TimeMeal Time · 1953
Meal Time
9.01953
MovieComedy
Meal Time is a comedy film about all the mess with housework that director Yan and his wife had to go through after the maid gave up her job.
ConfuciusConfucius · 1940
Confucius
6.51940
MovieDrama
The film depicts Confucius's later life, as he traveled across a China divided by war and strife in an ultimately futile effort to teach various warlords and kings his particular philosophy.
A Love BeautyA Love Beauty · 1941
A Love Beauty
9.01941
Movie
不求人不求人 · 1944
不求人
1944
Movie

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Double ExposureDouble Exposure · 1966
Double Exposure
1966
MovieThriller
Mona Lam, who works for a swindling syndicate under duress, scours a nightclub for her new prey and finds the rich heir Cheng Siu-chuen. Struggling to find true bliss, the lovers gain the blessing of Lam's second uncle. On the eve of Cheng's father's birthday banquet, Lam is pressured to strike again under the watchful eye of Lucy sent by the man who's pulling the strings on the marionette behind the scenes who has threatened to kill Cheng. The quick-witted woman aborts the operation, claiming to have spotted her previous victims from amongst the guests. Her confession gains Cheng's understanding, but not his father's. The ringleader brings the liaison to an end by blackmailing the father and putting Lam under house arrest. Helping the girl flee, Second Uncle is killed in the commotion. The police act on the father's tip-off and bust the gang, clearing the way for the lovers to tie the knot.

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The Daring Gang of Nineteen from Verdun CityThe Daring Gang of Nineteen from Verdun City · 1960
The Daring Gang of Nineteen from Verdun City
10.01960
MovieAction
Siao Fong-fong, who played the heroine Sha Yen, was a young actress who enjoyed huge popularity at that time. The Daring Gang of Nineteen from Verdun City (aka 19 Heroes of the Green Mountain) portrays how Sha Yen practices kung fu with her eighteen fellow male disciples, vowing to seek revenge for the murder of her parents. Produced by Hsin Hwa Motion Picture Company in Hong Kong, it was shot in Taiwan and featured the local landscape. The credits show that renowned director Sung Tsun-shou worked as script supervisor on the production. The theme, “avenging the murder of one’s parents”, is typical of a traditional martial arts movie. Siao Fong-fong as a lovely young swordswoman in the film left a deep impression on countless fans.

Director

Lady Spy No. 1Lady Spy No. 1 · 1965
Lady Spy No. 1
1965
MovieAction
Guerrilla fighter Lam Suet-fan is in charge of the operation which succeeds in crippling the traitorous activities of Ting Chuen. An infuriated Ting strikes back, swamping the occupied territory with spies and exposes the singer disguise of Lam's comrade Laura who is made his mistress. Through the discreet help from Ting's cousin Sai-kit who goes undercover as the traitor's house guest, a series of offensives are launched, resulting in heavy casualties in the Japanese camp. With pressure mounting on both sides, guerrilla leader Lady Spy No.1 entrusts the mission of bombing Ting's signal tower to Lam who will then lead the troop in retreat. The mission fails, leading to the arrest of Lam and Sai-kit. Laura puts her life at stake in order to accomplish the mission and before she expires, reveals herself to be their leader and names Lam her successor to lead the troop to its stronghold in the north. (Synopsis based on audiovisual materials)

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The Flaming MountainThe Flaming Mountain · 1962
The Flaming Mountain
1962
MovieFantasyHistory
Red Kid abducts Monk Tripitaka to turn his flesh into a feast to treat his mother Princess Iron Fan. Monkey King is subdued. Red Kid is taken as a disciple of the Goddess of Mercy. As Monk Tripitaka and his disciples reach the Flaming Mountain, they are unable to pass through it. The monk sends Monkey to borrow the princess's magic fan to disperse the fire. But the Princess still bears a grudge over her son’s destiny, wielding her fan to slap Monkey away. Monkey transforms into a bug, landing in her tea and hitting her stomach. In pain, the Princess answers his request, but she lends him a fake fan. With his request turned down by Ox King, Monkey disguises as Ox to beguile the wife and get the fan. Ox King transforms into Pigsy to snatch back the fan. Taoist God Pagoda arrives to subdue Ox in the company of Red Kid. Ox finally relents and yields the fan, which extinguishes the flames and sees the monk and his disciples safely off to a new phase of their journey.

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