Allen Fong

Directing

Allen Fong

Born July 10, 1947 · Hong Kong, China (age 79)

Allen Fong Yuk-ping (方育平) (born July 10, 1947) is a film director and one of the leaders of the Hong Kong New Wave of the late 1970s and early 1980s. His cinematic style is highly influenced by Italian neorealism. He also usually uses personal or real-life stories as the basis for his films. Despite his limited number of productions, he is one of the directors to have won "Best Director" three ti…

Known For

Shanghai BluesShanghai Blues · 1984
Shanghai Blues
7.01984
MovieComedyRomance
In 1937 Shanghai, a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet-cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bomb raid. Ten years later, the soldier, now a burgeoning songwriter and tuba-player in a marching band, is back in town desperately searching for his would-be soulmate. As fate would have it they end up living in the same building unbeknownst to each other. Through a series of mishaps, he mistakes her new ingénue roommate for his love interest and wacky love triangle hijinks ensue.
Twinkle Twinkle Little StarTwinkle Twinkle Little Star · 1983
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
5.71983
MovieMusicComedy
A second-rate private eye sees a woman's UFO abduction claim as his ticket to fame and fortune.
Summer SnowSummer Snow · 1995
Summer Snow
7.51995
MovieComedyDrama
Tells the story of the relationship between a widower with Alzheimer's disease and his daughter-in-law, May Sun, who is a housewife in her forties trying cope with the upheavals in her family.
Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is ExpensiveLife Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive · 1989
Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive
4.71989
MovieCrimeComedy
A man is hired by a group of people he believes to be gangsters to escort a briefcase from America to Hong Kong. When he arrives, however, his contact is nowhere to be found. With no further instructions, he decides to take in the sights of Hong Kong, which consist of him taking part in a great deal of blood, sex and general weirdness, all while wearing a briefcase handcuffed to his arm.
Father and SonFather and Son · 1981
Father and Son
6.01981
MovieDrama
A young man dreamed of a career in comics and movies. But his father would rather gave up all he had in order to let him receive formal education.
The Golden GirlsThe Golden Girls · 1995
The Golden Girls
7.01995
MovieRomanceComedy
A screenwriter gets involved with two actresses who are trying to succeed in the 1960s Hong Kong film industry.
The Devil’s BoxThe Devil’s Box · 1984
The Devil’s Box
9.01984
MovieHorror
Director Tong orders a box to be moved during a shoot. His only thought was move a mound of snow to make the scene look a little better. His crew warn him it's a devil's box, but move it anyway. The first guy to pick up the box dies shortly after, having accidentally fallen off a roof. Tong's work declines, as does his health. He is diagnosed with a brain tumor, and begins to be pursued by… something evil.
Ah YingAh Ying · 1983
Ah Ying
6.51983
MovieDrama
Chronicles the growth of a young woman as she dabbles in Hong Kong’s independent film scene. Based in part on Hui’s real-life experiences.

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