Wu Ma

Acting

Wu Ma

Born September 22, 1942 · Tianjin, China

Died February 4, 2014 · aged 71

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wu Ma (Chinese: 午馬, 22 September 1942 – 4 February 2014) was a Chinese actor, director, producer and writer. Wu Ma made his screen debut in 1963, and with over 300 appearances to his name (plus over 40 directorial credits within a twenty-five year period), Wu Ma was one of the most familiar faces in the history of Hong Kong Cinema. He was best known as the T…

Known For

A Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost Story · 1987
A Chinese Ghost Story
★ 7.31987
MovieFantasyAction
A naïve young tax collector for the imperial government winds up spending the night in a haunted temple. There he falls in love with a beautiful woman who, unfortunately, is dead. With the aid of a powerful Daoist Swordsman, he must defeat undead hordes, overcome a sinister Tree Demoness, and descend to the pits of hell, to fight for the spirit he loves.
Project AProject A · 1983
Project A
★ 7.31983
MovieActionAdventure
In late 19th century Hong Kong, the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Coast Guard officer Dragon Ma is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.
Wheels on MealsWheels on Meals · 1984
Wheels on Meals
★ 6.91984
MovieRomanceAction
Cousins Thomas and David, owners of a mobile restaurant, team up with their friend Moby, a bumbling private detective, to save the beautiful Sylvia, a pickpocket.
Once Upon a Time in ChinaOnce Upon a Time in China · 1991
Once Upon a Time in China
★ 7.11991
MovieActionDrama
In late 19th-century Canton, legendary hero Wong Fei-Hung battles foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee returns from America totally westernised, Wong assumes the role of protector. This proves difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local governments. As violence escalates, even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?
Dragons ForeverDragons Forever · 1988
Dragons Forever
★ 7.21988
MovieActionComedy
A hot-shot lawyer is hired by a Hong Kong chemical plant to dispose of opposition to their polluting ways. But when he falls for a beautiful woman out to stop the plant, he is torn in a conflict of interest and asks his trusty friends Samo and Biao to help out at least until they discover the true purpose of the plant.
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky StarsTwinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars · 1985
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
★ 6.51985
MovieActionComedy
The third installment in the Lucky Stars series, following Winners and Sinners and My Lucky Stars. The team are released from prison to play detective in order to stop a ruthless gang from ruining their reputations, taking their lives, and that of a key witness in an upcoming trial. They must battle their way through and with the help of Muscles, take down the bad guys.
Ghost Story of Kam Pin MuiGhost Story of Kam Pin Mui · 1991
Ghost Story of Kam Pin Mui
★ 3.41991
MovieHorrorFantasy
A quartet of sexy naked vampires and their ghostly family, helmed by Wu Ma, haunt the village of Kam Pin Mui in this traditional tale of good and evil.
Police Story 2Police Story 2 · 1988
Police Story 2
★ 7.11988
MovieActionCrime
The Hong Kong super-cop must stop a group of blackmailing bombers at the same time that the villains of the first Police Story are out for revenge.

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Family PropertyFamily Property · 2011
Family Property
2011
Series
A fortune that is not too rich is like a touchstone, making it impossible for the three brothers of the Gao family to hide from it. The sudden death of Mr. Gao left an unsolvable mystery to the Gao family. Unlike the fierce competition among her younger brothers, the eldest daughter Daxiu, who has a peaceful temperament, has no intention of fighting, but her son Huo Yaoting is involved and cannot sit idly by. In addition to having to work hard to mediate between the down-and-out uncle, the honest second uncle, and the shrewd third uncle, Huo Yaoting also has to act as a firefighter putting out fires everywhere for his aunt, cousin, cousin, and all kinds of troublesome relatives. Huo Yaoting was exhausted by the unscrupulous behavior of his relatives to seize the inheritance, and he couldn't help but question whether family ties were really that vulnerable in the face of money?

Gao Grandfather(高老爷子)