Maria Yi

Acting

Maria Yi

Born July 29, 1953 · Hong Kong, China (age 73)

Maria Yi, also known as Yi Yi (Chinese: 衣依) and Maria Yi Dut Wei Lina, ;( born 29 July 1953) is a retired Chinese actress from Shanghai. She appeared in films by Hong Kong's Golden Harvest Productions in the 1970s, most notably in The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, both starring Bruce Lee.

Known For

Fist of FuryFist of Fury · 1972
Fist of Fury
7.21972
MovieDramaAction
During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, Chen Zhen, the star pupil of a recently-deceased martial arts teacher battles a Japanese dojo which seeks the demise of his fighting school.
The Big BossThe Big Boss · 1971
The Big Boss
7.11971
MovieAction
Cheng is a young Chinese mainlander who moves in with his expatriate cousins to work at an ice factory in Thailand. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fights. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factory, the resulting mystery and pressures force him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.
The TournamentThe Tournament · 1974
The Tournament
6.31974
MovieDramaAction
After an unsanctioned match between a Chinese martial arts student and a Thai boxer results in disgrace for the Chinese, they determine to train and salvage their master’s reputation.
The ChaseThe Chase · 1971
The Chase
6.51971
MovieActionAdventure
Shih Hai-tung a swordsman seeks revenge for his father's murder knowing that the Golden Gate Sect were responsible. He had killed two Heavenly Dragon Association gangsters creating a significant amount of hostility between the two groups before they meet each other head on.
Seaman No. 7Seaman No. 7 · 1973
Seaman No. 7
6.81973
MovieAction
When a sailor accidentally kills a Japanese man in a bar room brawl, he tries to escape the law by hiding himself in a freighter heading for Japan only to find himself in the middle of a massive drug war.
Tiger of NorthlandTiger of Northland · 1976
Tiger of Northland
8.01976
MovieAction
The Tiger of Northland must help a lady and beat up some people.
A Man Called TigerA Man Called Tiger · 1973
A Man Called Tiger
7.71973
MovieActionCrime
A young man suspects his father's suicide was actually a murder committed by gangsters. Using his expertise in martial arts, he gets himself hired by the gangsters who he suspects are responsible for his father's death.
Story of MotherStory of Mother · 1973
Story of Mother
4.81973
MovieDrama
A young boy witnesses his mother’s cheating ways and, after the death of his sick father, grows to despise her. When he’s adopted by another family, the road to reconciliation proves achingly difficult.

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