What Price? - Stardom

What Price? - Stardom

1977 · ★ 9.0 · Comedy

A Cantonese Comedy directed and written by Wei Ping-Ao.

Directed by Wei Ping-Ao · Written by Wei Ping-Ao

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9.01973
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In “The Scholar and The Soldier”, Major Fang is obsessed with Yu Zhen by chance, knowing that she is the daughter of scholar Xu, he decided to enter their house in disguise with his page, and however, Yu Zhen's cousin comes back for the pre-arranged marriage at the same time. Li Han-hsiang both scripted and helmed “Tales of Larceny” about the scams cons worked and the games people played during the corrupt Chinese Warlord era, featuring a cast filled with the best of Shaw's exceptional character actors.
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9.01982
MovieActionFantasy
In the Chinese martial arts/fantasy opus Monkey War: New Pilgrims to the West - a sequel to the original Monkey War - the brave Monkey King launches out on a quest to build a new life for himself. But as he marches westward, he encounters a series of nearly insurmountable foes (including a pig demon and a horde of angry demonic spirits who attempt to eat his monastic tutor) and trials that he must overcome to reach a state of tranquility. (Rotten Tomatoes)
Poisonous RosePoisonous Rose · 1966
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8.01966
MovieRomanceAdventure
A drug smuggling ring is suspected of operating out of a posh Hong Kong nightclub called The Black Widow, where the sultry songbird Chiang Feng is the star attraction.
The Art of War by Sun TzuThe Art of War by Sun Tzu · 1979
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8.01979
MovieActionAdventure
Excellent martial arts film depicts the exploits of the legendary Chinese scholar, Sun Tzu, the author of the world renowned book, "The Art of War by Sun Tzu" This film adaptation is filled with great fight scenes and battle stratagems.
Ninja in the Dragon's DenNinja in the Dragon's Den · 1982
Ninja in the Dragon's Den
7.71982
MovieActionComedy
A Japanese master of ninjutsu and a Chinese expert in kung fu, put their differences aside after their master is killed by a mortal enemy.
The Way of the DragonThe Way of the Dragon · 1972
The Way of the Dragon
7.41972
MovieActionCrime
After a Chinese restaurant in Rome is threatened by the mafia, who will stop at nothing to acquire the property, the owner recruits a family friend in Hong Kong, kung fu expert Tang Lung, to help them defend their business.
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.
Filthy GuyFilthy Guy · 1972
Filthy Guy
7.11972
MovieAction
Sammo Hung is a poor village orphan called 'Filthy Guy' for his unwashed / diseased head whose ambitious landlord's son becomes king and wants to kill him as a prophecy predicts Sammo Hung will replace him
Sea Gods and GhostsSea Gods and Ghosts · 1975
Sea Gods and Ghosts
7.01975
MovieFantasyAdventure
Giant dragons, hideous monsters, and kung fu masters all begin to fight in a duel to the death. The film was remade in South Korea as a Taiwanese-Korean co-production titled Third Son of the Dragon King.
The Snake Girl Drops InThe Snake Girl Drops In · 1974
The Snake Girl Drops In
7.01974
MovieActionComedy
A young snake girl is kidnapped by raiders in the jungle. The local Gang Boss wants to torture her but his jailer will help her to escape.
Killer DartsKiller Darts · 1968
Killer Darts
6.91968
MovieActionAdventure
They brutally killed his wife, wiped out dozens of his innocent people, and burnt his entire village down to a charbroiled crisp. Now, master Liou Wen-lung is out for revenge. Armed with a near-invincible sword style and a pack of killer darts, he heads out to settle a 10-year old grudge with the cold-blooded evildoers. Joining him is his son, an orphan named Yu Sien and his trusty servant.
HapkidoHapkido · 1972
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6.91972
MovieActionDrama
Yu Ying, Kao and Fan return to China to start a martial arts school but are bullied by the Japanese competitor who runs the Black Bear school. The harassment leads to intense conflicts between them.
The Fate of Lee KhanThe Fate of Lee Khan · 1973
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6.81973
MovieActionAdventure
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Incredible Kung Fu Mission
6.61979
MovieAction
When a comrade is captured by a hostile warlord, five martial arts masters confront the villain's foot soldiers, valiantly battling through their resistance until they come face to face with the warlord himself.
Deaf and Mute HeroineDeaf and Mute Heroine · 1971
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6.41971
MovieAction
Chang Cheh-influenced swordplay film puts a female spin on the genre with its titular heroine. Helen Ma stars as the “can’t hear, can’t talk” swordswoman who makes off with some pearls and bloodily dispatches the many comers who futilely attempt to retrieve them from her. According to Jeff Goodhartz, THE DEAF AND MUTE HEROINE “trumps anything that King Hu or Chang Cheh were unleashing at the time.”
Bruce Lee SuperdragonBruce Lee Superdragon · 1976
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6.41976
MovieAction
The young Bruce Lee (Ho Tsung-Tao AKA Bruce Li) has studied the philosophy and art of kung fu since boyhood, but his girlfriend says that he lives in a world of his own and all he thinks of is fighting. She begs him to change his ways, yet after a humiliating defeat Bruce vows that it will never happen again, and while witnessing street thugs preying on innocent people, he is driven to defend them. Things appear to be no better when Bruce comes to the United States to begin teaching, and is under constant attack by rival martial artists, but all the while his unorthodox style is beginning to catch on. Finally he becomes an international sensation as a movie star with a wife, kids, money, and everything he's always wanted - who then must fight for both his life and his reputation back home in Hong Kong.

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