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In the Face of Demolition · 1953In the Face of Demolition
★ 10.01953
MovieDrama
This early leftist social drama from Hong Kong offers a panoramic portrait of a crumbling apartment complex and its down-and-out denizens, including a taxi driver, an unemployed teacher, a professional reduced to selling his blood and, of course, a venal landlord. In addition to establishing an omnipresent theme in Hong Kong cinema – the plight of the urban poor – the film is also a prime example of the popular melodramas of the time, which featured displaced Mainland film stars.
Father and Son · 1954Father and Son
★ 9.01954
MovieDrama
After seeing a friend of his boss' son adopted over his promised promotion with connections, Shrimp's father, a minor white-collar worker Ng Kwun-sing, vows to get Shrimp a place in a prestigious school and a chance to make friends with the rich. However, Shrimpy is constantly bullied and discriminated against by his classmates. Ng has not the means to be a social climber and finally realises his mistake. He sends his son to a voluntary school so that he may grow up happily. This poignant father-son drama shows a parents' willingness to carve out a good future for their children by any means necessary.
Feast of a Rich Family · 1959Feast of a Rich Family
★ 9.01959
MovieComedy
This tale of familial warfare and sacrifice takes place in hard-pressed Shanghai at the end of the 1940s. Hu Zhiqing can barely support his wife and children, and his situation is worsened by the unexpected arrival of his mother, brother and sister-in-law. When he is fired by his unscrupulous boss, the whole family becomes embroiled in one emotional/economic struggle after another.
Blood Terror · 1960Blood Terror
★ 9.01960
MovieHorror
HK horror film.
The Dream Encounter Between Emperor Wu of Han and Lady Wei · 1954The Dream Encounter Between Emperor Wu of Han and Lady Wei
★ 9.01954
Movie
A Chinese film
The Little Warrior · 1969The Little Warrior
★ 8.01969
MovieAction
The legendary swords-girl Little White Dragon, helps protect a crown prince on his journey to a far off temple where he is to be blessed before becoming a Prince. His evil relatives lay traps and send fighters to try and assassinate him.Luckily, the young prince is rescued by the Little Warrior, who is known as: The White Dragon. White Dragon fights off the assassins and delivers the prince safely to the monastery.
Laugh in the Sleeve · 1975Laugh in the Sleeve
★ 8.01975
MovieMusicRomance
TONG Pak-Fu, CHUK Chi-Sang, MAN Ching-Ming and CHOW Man-Bun were the four famous learned-men in classical Mid-China. They were on good terms. Once, they picniced and visited the monkish home in Fu-Yau Mounts. While there they encounter the Lady of WAH Prime Minister in a sedan followed by a train of servants and maids. One of the maids named CHAU Heung was very attractive. Pak-Fu was attracted by CHAU Heung and tried every opportunity to get near her, and caused a lot of laughter. HE even followed CHAU Heung to Han-Chow. The Prime Minister needs a library mate urgently. Pak-Fu takes this opportunity to apply for it and was accepted. He tried to date CHAU Heung when she brings snacks to the library one day. She rebuked him for giving up his future prospects. The three friends of Pak-Fu discover that Pak-Fu had disappeared. They soon find out his whereabout. With the help of the 2nd daughter-in-law of the Prime Minister, a cousin of Pak-Fu...... the two lovers eventually get married.
The Bloody Paper Man · 1964The Bloody Paper Man
★ 8.01964
MovieHorrorThriller
HK horror film.
Eternal Love · 1955Eternal Love
★ 8.01955
MovieDrama
Chan Sai-wah abides by his late father's word and marries the wealthy Yam Suk-kuen. They have a son, Kwok-leung. Though Wah is manager of the hotel owned by his father-in-law, Kuen is not a good wife. For all the years of their marriage, Wah has never been happy. Attracted to the humble and honest Carrie Mui, Wah decides to leave his domineering wife Kuen, but is stopped by his father-in-law. The lovers set off to Macau for a new start.
Their life has become increasingly miserable under the pressure from Yam's family. When Wah leaves to seek help from his son in Hong Kong, Carrie decides she should leave so that Wah can go without feeling any guilt or burden. On the other hand, Wah is too ashamed to face his son, and returns to Macau. He lives his life in misery. Years pass, the lovers meet again. Wah is reduced to begging in the streets while Carrie becomes an opera diva.
Butterfly and Red Pear · 1959Butterfly and Red Pear
★ 8.01959
MovieMusic
Written by the great librettist Tong Tik-sang, and featuring Lee Tit's elegant direction and superb performances from Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin, "Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom" brings Cantonese opera to cinematic life. The film features two lovers who have never met in person but whose poetry over three years has subtly declared their unyielding love. Yam's minimalist acting style enables her to convey dynamic passion as well as step about the stage with ease and accomplish the image of a resolute, yet gentle, scholar. Pak meanwhile defies a prime minister with pride and dignity.
The Legend of Purple Hairpin · 1959The Legend of Purple Hairpin
★ 7.01959
MovieMusicDrama
An adaptation of Tong Tik-sang's now-legendary Cantonese Opera piece, the film features divas Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin (left with Yam), who play the story's lead lovers, and Lan Chi Pak, the sinister official who tries to break up the relationship. Leung Sing-po plays the pair's friend as well as the mysterious 'man in yellow' who exposes plans to separate the couple.
Modern Secretaries · 1977Modern Secretaries
★ 7.01977
MovieComedy
A business man has an extra-marital affair with his secretary. When his wife suspects of his activities, he arranges for his entire staff to help him cover up the mess that he has made!
Vampire Woman · 1962Vampire Woman
★ 7.01962
MovieHorror
Married and with a son on the way, Zhang takes shelter in a big old house haunted by a ghostly female vampire.
Girl in Red · 1952Girl in Red
★ 7.01952
MovieDrama
Drama from Hong Kong directed by Lee Tit.
The Running Mob · 1975The Running Mob
1975
Movie
Hong Kong movie
成家立室 · 1969成家立室
1969
Movie
"Let's Build a Family" was made in memory of the late director Mok Hong-si in the name of the "Eight Brothers". Based on Mok's classic work "Crossroads" (1955), it features four households in a shared apartment, resulting in a series of hilarious events.
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