Jang Il-Do

Acting

Jang Il-Do

Born January 1, 1950 · South Korea

Died January 1, 2014 · aged 64

Often called Bruce Lai for Bruceploitation purposes.

Known For

Return to the 36th ChamberReturn to the 36th Chamber · 1980
Return to the 36th Chamber
6.81980
MovieActionComedy
The workers of a dye factory have their pay cut by 20% when the factory owner brings in some Manchu thugs to try and increase production. Desperate to reclaim their full wages, the workers hire an actor to impersonate a priest and kung-fu expert from the temple of Shaolin. The factory owner proves the actor a fraud, and punishes all those involved. The young actor feels he has let the workers down, and promises to atone. He sets out for Shaolin, determined to be accepted as a kung-fu pupil at the elite temple.
The Postman Strikes BackThe Postman Strikes Back · 1982
The Postman Strikes Back
6.61982
MovieAction
Four heroes embark on a secret mission for Dr Sun Yat Sen's Nationalist Guard. Relentlessly pursued by the warriors of notorious Warlord Yue Sai Hoi, they have seven days to reach the Lo Yang Pass with their secret cargo.
The FalconThe Falcon · 1989
The Falcon
1989
MovieAction
Police thriller in which Taiwanese supercop Ko Keung is tucked in the middle of a nasty streetwar between gangs of arms dealers in Kaohsiung.
Shaolin AbbotShaolin Abbot · 1979
Shaolin Abbot
6.51979
MovieAction
While international favorite David Chiang was best known for his roles as a grinning, streetwise, fighter in many Chang Cheh-directed classics, he rarely played a noble warrior monk. But here he portrays the great Chih Shim, the monk who saved the Southern Shaolin Temple. Making this production all the more notable is Lo Lieh, Shaws' first international star, who returns to a role he also made famous - that of Shaolin renegade Pai Mei. This, and even more, makes for a true martial arts epic of the first order.
Braveful PoliceBraveful Police · 1990
Braveful Police
4.51990
MovieActionCrime
Four Taiwanese women are tricked and forced into sexual slavery in Japan. However, they manage to escape. They now seek revenge.
The Challenge of the Lady NinjaThe Challenge of the Lady Ninja · 1983
The Challenge of the Lady Ninja
6.01983
MovieAction
During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, a Chinese woman trains in the covert arts. When she arrives in Hong Kong, she learns that her brother works on behalf the Japanese cause. She then pulls together a team of women warriors to stop her brother
Mantis CombatMantis Combat · 1978
Mantis Combat
9.01978
MovieActionDrama
When a once infamous criminal decides to give up his lifestyle and return the many treasures he has stolen to their rightful owners; he is promptly murdered by his partners in crime. To avenge his death is his son, with the deadly "mantis fist".
Golden Dragon, Silver SnakeGolden Dragon, Silver Snake · 1981
Golden Dragon, Silver Snake
6.81981
MovieActionDrama
Kung Fu star Dragon Lee appears as 'Golden Dragon', who teams up with 'Silver Snake' to take revenge on the men responsible for his brother's murder...

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Snow Plum BlossomSnow Plum Blossom · 1976
Snow Plum Blossom
1976
MovieAction
The map where the independence army's military funds are stored is contained within the body of the Buddha statue. A bloody fight ensues over this, and In-sik, a patriotic young man, searches for the lost Buddha statue with Monk Hae-cho. At this time, he meets a female singer named Gyocheongcheong. And Detective Mori follows them. They came all the way to Manchuria in search of the Buddha statue. The Buddha statue is kept in the home of an antiques enthusiast named Jincheon. The provincial office goes from place to place looking for Buddha statues. Seoljungmae appears like the wind and disappears without a sound. It is she, the school district office, who is the one who chills the conversation among Japanese people. Ultimately, thanks to her activities, the Buddha statue containing the map falls into the hands of the independence army.