Acting

Shao Lo-Hui

Born October 15, 1919 · Taiwan

Died January 1, 1993 · aged 73

Shao Lo-Hui (邵羅輝) was a Taiwanese actor, director and writer. Born as Shao Shouli( 邵守利), he lived in the city of Tainan before his family moved to Japan. He studied direction at the Imperial Film and Drama School in Tokyo. After graduation, he worked as an actor for Shochiku Pictures Co., Ltd. in Osaka under the stage name Nakamura Bunzo (中村文藏). After World War II, he returned to Taiwan and worked…

Known For

The 18 BronzemenThe 18 Bronzemen · 1976
The 18 Bronzemen
★ 6.41976
MovieAction
During the Manchurian invasion of China, the son of the Ming Dynasty General takes refuge in the Shaolin Temple to learn martial arts, so that he may seek revenge for his dead father. But he must first endure the rigorous test of the temple's legendary 18 Bronzemen.
The Blazing TempleThe Blazing Temple · 1976
The Blazing Temple
★ 6.61976
MovieAction
Young men, angered by the repressive and corrupt Ching government, come to the Shaolin Temple to study. Fearing that the Shaolin Temple is a harbor for rebels wanting to overthrow the government, the Ching Emperor Yungzheng kills the monks wherever he can find them. After the Emperor orders the destruction of the Shaolin Temple, his name becomes the most feared and hated in China. After years of struggling, the surviving Shaolin disciples, led by Carter Wong, move to assassinate the Emperor. This epic tale of Manchu China has all the scope and action you'd expect from Hong Kong master Joseph Kuo.
Five Kung Fu Daredevil HeroesFive Kung Fu Daredevil Heroes · 1977
Five Kung Fu Daredevil Heroes
★ 6.51977
MovieAction
The heroes pose as gun dealers and acrobats in order to get close to the bad guys so they can avenge the death of one of their brothers.
Kuei-mei, a WomanKuei-mei, a Woman · 1985
Kuei-mei, a Woman
★ 7.01985
MovieDrama
Arriving in Taiwan in the 1950s, Kuei-mei makes a disadvantageous marriage to a widower with three unruly kids and a bad gambling habit. Beautifully portrayed by celebrated actress Yang, she weathers pregnancies, her husband's infidelity, her daughter's resentment, a stint as servant in Japan, divorce, and illness while struggling to keep the family restaurant business afloat.
Moonlight Sword and Jade LionMoonlight Sword and Jade Lion · 1977
Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion
★ 6.01977
MovieDramaAdventure
Tyrone Shu directs Lung Chun, Wang Tao, and Angela Mao in the historically set martial arts film Moonlight Sword & Jade Lion. During the Sung Dynasty, Mao plays a martial arts expert who finds herself involved in a variety of political intrigues. "Feisty ace martial artist Chu Siew Yen promises her teacher that she will find his missing brother. During her search Chu also tries to discover the identity of the person who killed her parents. Of course, accomplishing said tasks proves easier said than done as Chu faces opposition from many people she encounters on the way to uncovering the truth." Written by Woodyanders
The Ape GirlThe Ape Girl · 1979
The Ape Girl
★ 3.91979
MovieAction
The story of Ming Ling Shur, a girl who was raised by apes and thus has a natural ability with monkey kung fu. She grows up and falls for a prince who is really an evil kung fu master, who exploits her abilities for his own gain.
The Golden MaskThe Golden Mask · 1977
The Golden Mask
★ 6.01977
MovieAction
Life takes a turn for Chi Kwan Chun after he accepts a contract from the mysterious "Golden Mask". The "mark" turns out to be Chi's brother and after unwittingly …
Na Cha and the Seven DevilsNa Cha and the Seven Devils · 1973
Na Cha and the Seven Devils
★ 4.01973
MovieActionFantasy
After accidentally releasing seven peaches which give immense power to anything that eats them, Na Cha is sent to fight seven devils.

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Okinawan Horror: Upside-Down Ghost - Chinese Horror: Breaking a CoffinOkinawan Horror: Upside-Down Ghost - Chinese Horror: Breaking a Coffin · 1962
Okinawan Horror: Upside-Down Ghost - Chinese Horror: Breaking a Coffin
★ 5.01962
MovieHorror
During a fever, Tateo, the male protagonist believes he is dying and has the hallucination that his beautiful wife, Reiko (Tamaki Katori), the daughter of a wealthy family, is having an affair w/ another man. He then tells her an ancient Chinese story: the ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi wanted to test the faithfulness of his wife, so he faked his own death; the wife was grief-stricken and went into mourning. While funeral arrangements were in progress, a handsome young man came to call on Zhuangzi. Zhuangzi's wife soon fell into love w/ the young man and decided to marry hi. However, the young man fell ill; his servant said that the only medicine to cure him is human brain. Zhuangzi's wife eventually decided to break his husband's coffin and take his brain. However the young man turns out be Zhuangzi in disguise.

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