Hong Kong
see all genres ›Home to a more purely commercial, less censorious film industry than the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong movies have long tilted toward melodrama, comedy, fantasy, romance and action (the staples of cinema-as-entertainment), often offered up with high style and go-for-broke energy.
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Full Contact
Unsurpassed action-packed set pieces, dazzling direction and one of Chow Yun-Fat's most explosive performance fuel FULL CONTACT, a first-rate, high-octane tale of revenge and retribution. To help his buddy Sam (Anthony Wong) settle a gambling debt, Jeff (Chow Yun-Fat) reluctantly agrees to join...Watch Movie
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The Steel-Fisted Dragon
Steve Lee's mother and family are attacked by a group of thugs. They brutally murder his mother and burn her home to the ground. Lee pursues the deadly gang and mercilessly unleashes his kung fu expertise in a series of Jeet Kune Do battles. His ultimate opponent is his...Watch Movie
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Riki-Oh
Ricky is sentenced to prison for the pulpy murder of a lowlife responsible for his girlfriend's suicide. In the dystopian future of 2001, the prison system has been privatized and run by monsters far worse than the criminals they keep locked up. Ricky finds himself up against the Gang of Four,...Watch Movie
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As Tears Go By
Though as gritty as any 80s Hong Kong gangster picture, AS TEARS GO BY is a watershed film heralding one of the most auspicious directorial debuts in international cinema. Wong Kar-Wai's visually stunning, tough and romantic 1988 first feature deftly smuggles the director's now celebrated genius...Watch Movie
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Green Snake
Demons have never looked better than in this delirious fantasy film directed by Tsui Hark. The story of two snake demons (Maggie Cheung and Joey Wang) and their love/hate relationships with mortal men is a dazzling visual feast, filled with stunning plateaus, vivid costumes and sets and...Watch Movie
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The Scavengers
Vince Edwards first screen appearance (uncredited) was in Delmer Daves' DARK PASSAGE, a gritty noir adapted from a novel by David Goodis. Edwards is arguably best known as the lead in MURDER BY CONTRACT. THE SCAVENGERS, directed the following year by the underrated John Cromwell, is a solid B...Watch Movie
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Gallants
In a remote village, Dragon (Chen Kuan Tai) and Tiger (Leung Siu-Lung) run Law's Teahouse, which was once a celebrated martial arts school. The middle-aged pair's skills have diminished in the thirty years they have waited for their Kung Fu master to awaken from his coma. When real estate...Watch Movie
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The Three Swordsmen
Three master swordsmen come together in this dazzling martial arts swordplay actioner starring Andy Lau (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS), Brigitte Lin (DRAGON INN) and Elvis Tsui (ALL MEN ARE BROTHERS). On the eve of a showdown between "Smiling Man" Siu Sams-siu (Lau) and "Shining...Watch Movie
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Red Trousers
In this dazzling combination of documentary and short film directed by and starring Robin Shou (star of MORTAL KOMBAT), the death-defying feats performed by the world's greatest stuntmen are profiled through interviews and clips that showcase their work. Intercutting with the documentary footage...Watch Movie
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Bruce's Deadly Fingers
After malicious gangsters capture Bruce Lee's ex-girlfriend, a young martial artist attempts to rescue her along with the late master's book containing lethal techniques for killing with one's fingers. Plenty of kung fu action and mayhem (including a particularly gruesome...Watch Movie
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Treasure Hunt
International action superstar Chow Yun Fat (BULLETPROOF MONK) stars in this action adventure shot entirely on location in China's famous Shaolin Temple and co-starring legendary kung fu star Gordon Liu. CIA agent Jeff Chang (Chow) is assigned to China to bring a mysterious treasure back to the...Watch Movie
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No Matter What
One day Han Bing, a young girl from the countryside, decides that she has had enough. She packs her bag and takes the train to Shanghai to pursue her dream to become a pop star. She moves in with her uncle who is not at all happy with his niece getting into the competitive music industry. But Han...Watch Movie
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The Dragon Lives
The true story of Bruce Lee, a phenomenal legend and the greatest martial arts star the world has ever known. This biopic stars Bruce Li, a sixth-degree black belt in his own right, who studied with the great Lee. The film concentrates on Lee's college years, his training, his...Watch Movie
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Amaya
Hong Kong: one week in one of the most exotic and picturesque cities of the world. The movie follows six characters whose lives are all connected in one way or another. The day of changes comes when Amaya (played by the world famous, multiple award winning Kaori Momoi) meets a charming...Watch Movie
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Saviour of the Soul
Andy Lau (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS) and the late Anita Mui star as high-flying superheroes fighting against the powerful assassin Silver Fox (Aaron Kwok) in this action-packed comic-book style futuristic fantasy. Filled with stunning visuals by cinematographer Peter Pau...Watch Movie
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C'est la vie, mon chéri
An offbeat, spirited opera singer falls in love with a luckless saxophonist only to face another woman, familial conflicts and a deadly illness. Winner of six Hong Kong Film Awards: Best Picture, Best Director (Derek Yee), Best Actress (Anita Yuen), Best Supporting Actor (Paul...Watch Movie
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Zen of Sword
During the dark ages of ancient China, when warlords battled for land and wealth, Princess Ling and her two generals Ching and Lau must escape from a rebel clan bent on bringing their kingdom down. ZEN OF SWORD is a classic martial arts mayhem and yet, sadly, there isn't a single good print of...Watch Movie
