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Shaolin Soccer is a hilarious action-packed comedy that tells the story of Sing, a down-and-out ex-soccer player who believes that anything is possible with kung fu. He forms a ragtag team of misfits, each with their unique skills, to join a local soccer league. Together, they use their shaolin kung fu techniques to overcome obstacles and win the soccer championship.
In 1940s Shanghai, a wannabe gangster tries to join the Axe Gang, while residents of a housing complex exhibit extraordinary powers to defend themselves. Turmoil ensues when a pair of troublemakers impersonate Axe Gang members, leading to a massive brawl. The wannabe gangster and his friend narrowly escape and attempt to join the gang by committing a murder, but fail comically. As tensions escalate, the Axe Gang hires skilled assassins to attack the housing complex. However, the residents, including the landlords who are kung fu masters, intervene. Sing, the wannabe gangster, goes through a transformation and unleashes his hidden kung fu skills to protect the residents from the Axe Gang and the assassins. In the end, Sing and his friend open a candy store, and Sing is reunited with the mute girl from his childhood.
CJ7 is a heartwarming story about a young boy, Dicky, who finds an adorable alien creature that changes his life.
After the death of his fiancee (Pauline Yeung), triad legend Ming Tin (Alex Man) washes his hands of the underworld, retreating to a quiet life running a small mahjong parlor. He originally disavowed himself of romance as well, but two very different women (Tanny Tien and Teresa Mo) wander into his life. Ming Tin lives with his mother (Lee Heung Kam), uncle (Ng Man Tat), and cousin Gam Sui (Stephen Chow). Ming Tin and Gam Sui are as close as brothers, but Gam Sui's father has a grudge against Ming Tin, leading to many barbs and bickers in this odd family. When Gam Sui and his father unwittingly stumble onto the wrong sides of the track, it's up to Ming Tin to pull them back with his old connections.
In this comedic fantasy film, a group of characters, including Sun Wukong the Monkey King, embark on a journey through time and space. Along the way, they encounter sword fights, magical boxes, body-switching, and love. Fate, reincarnation, and the power of swords play central roles in their quest.
St. Lawrence College, an all-girls school, breaks tradition by admitting three male students, including Wen Shu-sen. They become classmates with Wong Yuk-chu and Tong Ka-tai, initially experiencing teasing but eventually fitting in. The young people enjoy spending time together, playing pranks on their teachers and principal for fun, but a small incident tests their friendships and romances.
A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box (1995) follows the adventures of a young man who is transported to a chaotic world filled with monsters, mythical creatures, and magic. Along the way, he encounters supernatural beings, falls in love, and embarks on a quest to obtain the legendary Pandora's Box. This action-packed fantasy film combines elements of adventure, comedy, and romance.
Hail the Judge is a comedy movie set in Hong Kong in 1994. It follows the story of a judge who gets caught up in hilarious situations and misunderstandings.
God of Gamblers II is a Hong Kong action comedy film that follows the story of a renowned gambler, who returns to action and faces various challenges in his pursuit of becoming the ultimate gambling master.
In ancient China, a bumbling imperial guard is assigned to protect the Emperor's daughter, but he accidentally becomes involved in a secret mission to stop a group of assassins from stealing a powerful artifact. With his clumsy yet unique martial arts skills, he must navigate the treacherous Forbidden City and save the day.
From Beijing with Love is a 1994 action comedy film about a secret agent, Ling Ling Chat, who is sent to Beijing to recover a dinosaur skeleton stolen from the Chinese government. Along the way, he encounters double agents, a singing prostitute, and a villainous femme fatale. With hilarious antics and thrilling action sequences, Ling Ling Chat must navigate the world of espionage to complete his mission.
A group of struggling artists decide to become con men to save their careers. Hilarity ensues as they encounter various challenges and try to pull off their schemes.
The Lucky Guy is a comedy-drama film released in 1998. The story revolves around a man who is incredibly lucky in everything he does. However, his luck takes a turn when he accidentally becomes the target of a powerful crime boss. The film explores the challenges he faces and the unexpected romance that develops amidst the chaos.
In 'The Tricky Master,' a skilled swindler and a cunning villainess join forces to participate in a thrilling gambling game involving mahjong. As they navigate through deceit and schemes, their partnership is put to the test. With high stakes and intense competition, they must outsmart their opponents and come out on top.
Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow Sing-Chi is a Hong Kong filmmaker, actor, and producer. Stephen Chow was born in Hong Kong on 22 June 1962 to Ling Po Yee, an alumna of Guangzhou Normal University, and Chow Yik Sheung, an immigrant from Ningbo, Zhejiang. Chow has an elder sister named Chow Man Kei and a younger sister named Chow Sing Ha. Chow's given name "Sing-chi" derives from Tang dynasty Chinese poet Wang Bo's essay Preface to the Prince of Teng's Pavilion.After his parents divorced when he was seven, Chow was raised by his mother. Chow attended Heep Woh Primary School, a missionary school attached to the Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China in Prince Edward Road, Kowloon Peninsula. When he was nine, he saw Bruce Lee's film The Big Boss, which inspired him to become a martial arts star. Chow entered San Marino Secondary School, where he studied alongside Lee Kin-yan. After graduation, he was accepted to TVB's acting classes. Chow began his career as an extra for Rediffusion Television. He later joined TVB in 1981. He was drawn to attention hosting the TVB Jade children's program 430 Space Shuttle. Chow made his film Final Justice in 1988, which won him the Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 25th Golden Globe Awards. Chow shot to stardom in The Final Combat. The following decade, he appeared in more than 40 films. Fight Back to School became Hong Kong's top-grossing film of all time. In 1994, he began directing films, starting with From Beijing with Love. In the latter half of the 1990s, Chow becomes very famous in China, he became a legend and the Stephen Chow Phenomenon. In 2001, his film Shaolin Soccer grossed over US$50 million worldwide. Chow won Best Director and Best Actor at the 2002 Hong Kong Film Awards, and the film went on to garner additional awards including a Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Foreign Language Film and the Golden Bauhinia Award for Best Picture and Best Director. It was the highest-grossing Chinese film in Hong Kong at the time, grossing $46 million in the Asia region. In 2004, his film Kung Fu Hustle grossed over US$106 million worldwide. Chow also won Best Director at the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards and Best Picture of Imagine Film Festival as well as over twenty international awards. Critics as well as film stars such as comedian Bill Murray said that the film was the supreme achievement of modern comedy that had outshone any preexisting form of American comedy, including Murray's directorial work. His film CJ7 began filming in July 2006 in the eastern Chinese port of Ningbo. In August 2007, the film was given the title CJ7, a play on China's successful Shenzhou manned space missions—Shenzhou 5 and Shenzhou 6. CJ7 became the highest-grossing film of all time in Malaysia. For his work in comedy, he has received praise from notable institutions such as the Brooklyn Academy of Music, who called him the King of Comedy. Stephen Chow has directed multiple classic films since the 1990s. In 2013, his film Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons became the highest-grossing Chinese film of all time. In 2016, his film The Mermaid broke numerous box office records, and became the highest-grossing film of all time in China.
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