Lee Tso-Nam

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Lee Tso-Nam

Born March 21, 1943 · Guizhou, China (age 83)

Tso Nam Lee was born on March 21, 1943 in Guizhou, China. He is a director and assistant director, known for Crazy Nuts of Kung Fu (1974), Xian shen (1984) and The Challenge of the Lady Ninja (1983).

Known For

Eagle's ClawsEagle's Claws · 1977
Eagle's Claws
★ 7.41977
MovieActionDrama
After the Mantis Fist school attacks the Eagle's Claw school and leaves their teacher for dead, the dying master passes over his senior student, Chen Tien Chun, to anoint his second most senior pupil, Lee Cheh, as new master. Dejected, Chen joins the Mantis Fist school and wins the affection of his new master's daughter, while his former schoolmates plot revenge.
Fist of Fury 2Fist of Fury 2 · 1977
Fist of Fury 2
★ 6.31977
MovieAction
After Japanese warriors execute the Chinese Jingwu kung fu school's headmaster, Chen Zhen, and raid a number of schools in an effort to weed out Jingwu rebels, Zhen's brother, Chen Shen, vows revenge.
Killing in the NudeKilling in the Nude · 1984
Killing in the Nude
★ 4.71984
MovieThrillerRomance
Yu Ching seduces the innocent Yuk Lam and sells her to a brothel where she gets the attention of a general and eventually has his child. But Yu Ching schemes again and more disasters befall Yuk Lam, until finally, her sister must take revenge.
The Wicked LadyThe Wicked Lady · 1987
The Wicked Lady
1987
MovieFantasy
During the offering to the Goddess of Nuwa who repaired the wall of heaven, King Zhou led all chancellors to pay tribute to Nuwa by offering incense. However, attracted by the statue of Nuwa, he wanted to marry Nuwa and later wrote a frivolous poem about her. That angered Nuwa. Nuwa predicted that the dynasty of Yin Shang would end very soon, she sent off three sprites to Yin Shang and turn the dynasty upside down. They were Millennium Fox sprite, Jade Pipa sprite, and Nine-headed Chicken sprite…
Exit the Dragon, Enter the TigerExit the Dragon, Enter the Tiger · 1976
Exit the Dragon, Enter the Tiger
★ 4.41976
MovieAction
This martial arts movie tries to explain the strange death of the international movie star and kung fu master Bruce Lee. Most of the story centers on a former disciple of Lee who launches a private investigation and ends up avenging the brutal death of his own girlfriend.
Shaolin vs. LamaShaolin vs. Lama · 1983
Shaolin vs. Lama
★ 7.11983
MovieActionDrama
A kung fu fanatic, Yu Ting (Alexander Lo Rei), searching for the ultimate master, saves a young Shaolin monk, Hsu Shi (William Yen), from a group of mobsters and sees it as a golden opportunity to enrich his kung fu skills. He persuades the young novice monk to smuggle him into Shaolin, but Ting's presence isn't welcome and he is driven out, but remains close to the temple, keeping in touch with Hsu Shi. When Ting rescues a girl from the clutches of the Flying Eagle gang, the Golden Wheel Lama and sworn enemy of Shaolin finds the perfect excuse to lead an assault on the Temple. Realizing Ting's devotion, the abbot decides to bring Ting into the Shaolin order and teach him the deadliest techniques to prepare him for the Lama's merciless fury.
Homicidal ManiacHomicidal Maniac · 2000
Homicidal Maniac
★ 2.52000
MovieCrimeHorror
A grateful woman becomes the target of a dangerous young savior’s obsession, who orchestrates a string of murders to kill off her abusers and boyfriend in a twisted bid to possess her.
Dinosaur Fights Against Cosmic-MenDinosaur Fights Against Cosmic-Men · 1969
Dinosaur Fights Against Cosmic-Men
1969
MovieScience FictionAction
Cut & paste Taiwanese monster movie that uses footage from the Japanese film, Monster Prince.

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Shaolin vs. LamaShaolin vs. Lama · 1983
Shaolin vs. Lama
★ 7.11983
MovieActionDrama
A kung fu fanatic, Yu Ting (Alexander Lo Rei), searching for the ultimate master, saves a young Shaolin monk, Hsu Shi (William Yen), from a group of mobsters and sees it as a golden opportunity to enrich his kung fu skills. He persuades the young novice monk to smuggle him into Shaolin, but Ting's presence isn't welcome and he is driven out, but remains close to the temple, keeping in touch with Hsu Shi. When Ting rescues a girl from the clutches of the Flying Eagle gang, the Golden Wheel Lama and sworn enemy of Shaolin finds the perfect excuse to lead an assault on the Temple. Realizing Ting's devotion, the abbot decides to bring Ting into the Shaolin order and teach him the deadliest techniques to prepare him for the Lama's merciless fury.

Director

The Green Jade StatuetteThe Green Jade Statuette · 1977
The Green Jade Statuette
★ 4.81977
MovieAction
Meng Fei stars as a fighter-for-hire who seeks the jade statuette for an unidentified employer. Hu Chin plays the sexy femme fatale, Madame Pearl, who runs the local brothel, seemingly the center of the town's commercial life. Chi Kuan-Chun plays Wu Kang, the town boss, who is involved romantically with Madame Pearl and protects the brothel. Madame Pearl is in league with the bandits who stole the jade and is waiting for them to arrive in town. The very pretty Kitty Meng Chui plays a prostitute who becomes an ally of Meng Fei. Mysterious characters abound, including one elegant fellow who has the habit of placing a single rose on the bodies of fight victims, saying, "Even the dead love roses." Many other familiar faces are on hand as well.

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