Liu Wei-Bin

Writing

Liu Wei-Bin

Born May 12, 1933 (age 93)

No biography available.

Known For

Boxer RebellionBoxer Rebellion · 1976
Boxer Rebellion
6.41976
MovieActionAdventure
Three young martial arts brothers, played by Chi Kuan-chun, Alexander Fu Sheng and Leung Kar-yan, go in search of fellow patriots dissatisfied with Imperialist foreigners and wind up joining a rising sect of the Boxers, led by an opportunistic conman. Named as such for their use of martial arts, these boxers are revolutionaries who believe that spirits protect their bodies from foreign guns. They even dupe the Empress Dowager, who gives them her royal blessing to fight the foreigners.
Beauty of BeautiesBeauty of Beauties · 1965
Beauty of Beauties
7.01965
MovieHistoryDrama
Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties was one of the most ambitious films made in the Taiwan film industry in the 1960s. After leaving The Shaw Brothers studio in Hong Kong and moving to Taiwan, filmmaker Li Han-hsiang mounted this historical epic. Told through the story of Xishi (Hsi Shih), one of the 'Four Great Beauties' of Chinese history, the film portrays the war between two Chinese Kingdoms during the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C). After the kingdom of Yue is defeated by the kingdom of Wu, King Goujian of Yue takes pains to prepare for his revenge and rebuild his country. Knowing that King Fucha of Wu is lewd and lustful, he offers Xisi to the court of Wu to serve as Fucha’s concubine, with Fucha unaware that she is also a spy. She uses her charm to draw Fucha away from his office and governance, while King Goujian rallies his forces together to attempt to reclaim his lands.
Return of MonsoonReturn of Monsoon · 1979
Return of Monsoon
1979
MovieDramaRomance
Chia Yi is already engaged but she still feels lonely deep in her heart. She has a tough decision to make when her cousin confesses his admiration for her...
The Story of DanielThe Story of Daniel
The Story of Daniel
MovieDrama
1980 Taiwanese Drama directed by Liu Wei-Bin. Gua Ah-Lei received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 18th Golden Horse Awards.
Special TreatmentSpecial Treatment · 1980
Special Treatment
8.01980
MovieDrama
Good Bye! DarlingGood Bye! Darling · 1970
Good Bye! Darling
1970
MovieDrama
Kuai Chi, the conductor of a women’s western music band, alertly keeps her distance from men around her. Nonetheless, she eventually succumbs to the charms of A-lang and falls pregnant; she then breaks off her engagement and embezzles money so she can elope with A-lang. Unfortunately, A-lang fails in everything he does, and Kuai Chi persuades him to move and start a new life. However, A-lang has become addicted to excitement…
Birds Are Singing EverywhereBirds Are Singing Everywhere · 1978
Birds Are Singing Everywhere
1978
MovieRomance
Taiwanese romance film.
Showdown at the Cotton MillShowdown at the Cotton Mill · 1978
Showdown at the Cotton Mill
5.51978
MovieAction
The Wu Tang hire a formidable leg fighter Kao to fight the Saholin Loyalist Hu Hui Chien

Filmography

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Beauty of BeautiesBeauty of Beauties · 1965
Beauty of Beauties
7.01965
MovieHistoryDrama
Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties was one of the most ambitious films made in the Taiwan film industry in the 1960s. After leaving The Shaw Brothers studio in Hong Kong and moving to Taiwan, filmmaker Li Han-hsiang mounted this historical epic. Told through the story of Xishi (Hsi Shih), one of the 'Four Great Beauties' of Chinese history, the film portrays the war between two Chinese Kingdoms during the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C). After the kingdom of Yue is defeated by the kingdom of Wu, King Goujian of Yue takes pains to prepare for his revenge and rebuild his country. Knowing that King Fucha of Wu is lewd and lustful, he offers Xisi to the court of Wu to serve as Fucha’s concubine, with Fucha unaware that she is also a spy. She uses her charm to draw Fucha away from his office and governance, while King Goujian rallies his forces together to attempt to reclaim his lands.