Feng Xiaogang

Directing

Feng Xiaogang

Born March 18, 1958 · Beijing, China (age 68)

Feng Xiaogang is a Chinese film director. He is famous in China as being perhaps the most successful "commercialized" filmmaker whose comedy films do consistently well in the box office, although Feng has attempted to break out from that mold by making drama or period drama films recently.

Known For

Kung Fu HustleKung Fu Hustle · 2004
Kung Fu Hustle
★ 7.52004
MovieActionComedy
It's the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.
Let the Bullets FlyLet the Bullets Fly · 2010
Let the Bullets Fly
★ 7.82010
MovieActionComedy
When circumstances force an outlaw to impersonate a county governor and clean up a corrupt town, the Robin Hood figure finds himself in a showdown with the local godfather.
True LegendTrue Legend · 2010
True Legend
★ 6.62010
MovieActionFantasy
Su Qi-Er, a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced out onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the "King of Beggars."
Ash Is Purest WhiteAsh Is Purest White · 2018
Ash Is Purest White
★ 6.92018
MovieCrimeRomance
Set in China's underworld, this tale of love and betrayal follows a dancer who fired a gun to protect her mobster boyfriend during a fight. On release from prison 5 years later, she sets out to find him.
The Founding of a RepublicThe Founding of a Republic · 2009
The Founding of a Republic
★ 5.32009
MovieDramaHistory
The tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
Mr. SixMr. Six · 2015
Mr. Six
★ 6.82015
MovieCrimeAction
Many years ago Mr. Six was a notorious gangster. That was back when there was still such a thing as honour among thieves, when criminals earned respect and maintained principles. These days Mr. Six is all but forgotten, a living relic residing in a narrow alley. One day Six's son, Xiaobo, is abducted by some spoiled punks after he scratches their precious Ferrari. Mr. Six realizes that he must do whatever it takes to get his son back — even if that means returning to the life he thought he had left behind.
In the Heat of the SunIn the Heat of the Sun · 1994
In the Heat of the Sun
★ 7.81994
MovieDramaRomance
Beijing, 1970s. The Cultural Revolution has driven most adults to the provinces leaving 14-year-old Monkey and his pals with free rein over the city. They hang around, get up to no good, and discover that unsolvable mystery known as "girls."
HachikoHachiko · 2023
Hachiko
★ 8.02023
MovieDramaFamily
This is the story of a puppy that touched hundreds of millions of people around the world. Hachiko is a cute Chinese pastoral dog. He met his destined owner Chen Jingxiu in the vast crowd and became a member of the Chen family. With the passage of time, the once beautiful home is no longer there, but Batong is still waiting where it is, and its fate is closely tied to its family.

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