The golden era of VHS was ideally suited to the Girls with Guns subgenre as video sleeves of attractive women armed to the teeth would invariably be enticing to the target audience. In addition, a large number would mix martial arts with the then current trend for the bullet ballets that was “Heroic Bloodshed”. Female assassins would frequent the plots riffing off “La Femme Nikita” and “The Killer” which leads us to “Dreaming the Reality”, which was recently released as a Blu ray media book in Germany after being absent from home release for some time. Does it escape from the pile of cheap exploitation flicks or return to obscurity? Only one way to find out.
Silver Fox (Moon Lee) and Black Cat (Yukari Oshima) are assassins raised from childhood by Fok (Eddie Ko) alongside adopted brother Scorpion (Cheuk-nin Cho). After a hit results in the death of several school children,...
Silver Fox (Moon Lee) and Black Cat (Yukari Oshima) are assassins raised from childhood by Fok (Eddie Ko) alongside adopted brother Scorpion (Cheuk-nin Cho). After a hit results in the death of several school children,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
The Film
Cynthia Rothrock made her film debut in Yes Madam, subsequently going on to great success in supporting roles in the likes of Righting Wrongs and Millionaires Express. Lady Reporter (also known by the much cooler title The Blonde Fury) though would be her first true vehicle. It was conceived for her and directed largely by her Yes Madam colleague (and sometime partner) Mang Hoi. It’s a ground-breaking film in one major way: it was the first, and to date remains the only, time that a non-Asian actress was top billed in a Hong Kong martial arts film.
The film finds Rothrock playing Cindy, and FBI agent recruited to go undercover at a Hong Kong newspaper which the Feds think is being used as cover for a counterfeit money operation. As you might expect, kicking ensues.
The plot isn’t particularly complicated, but it doesn’t always connect perfectly from scene to scene.
Cynthia Rothrock made her film debut in Yes Madam, subsequently going on to great success in supporting roles in the likes of Righting Wrongs and Millionaires Express. Lady Reporter (also known by the much cooler title The Blonde Fury) though would be her first true vehicle. It was conceived for her and directed largely by her Yes Madam colleague (and sometime partner) Mang Hoi. It’s a ground-breaking film in one major way: it was the first, and to date remains the only, time that a non-Asian actress was top billed in a Hong Kong martial arts film.
The film finds Rothrock playing Cindy, and FBI agent recruited to go undercover at a Hong Kong newspaper which the Feds think is being used as cover for a counterfeit money operation. As you might expect, kicking ensues.
The plot isn’t particularly complicated, but it doesn’t always connect perfectly from scene to scene.
- 6/26/2023
- by Sam Inglis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
As modern action cinema becomes ever more beautified, it’s incredible to look back at who became stars and wonder if they would ever get the opportunity today. Sammo Hung is one in particular as he doesn’t “look” like a star but has the presence and talent that befits one of the legendary figures of the industry. If you wanted an example, just watch this feature as it remains one of the masterworks that probably doesn’t get as much recognition as it deserves.
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Lo Tung (Sammo Hung) is a pedicab driver in 1930’s Macau. The pedicab drivers and coolies are frequently at odds over picking up customers and a peace-making meeting accidentally degenerates into a brawl. Malted Candy (Max Mok) collects Hsaio Tsui (Fennie Yuen) as a fare and they are instantly attracted to each other. Unbeknownst to Malted Candy, it transpires that...
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Lo Tung (Sammo Hung) is a pedicab driver in 1930’s Macau. The pedicab drivers and coolies are frequently at odds over picking up customers and a peace-making meeting accidentally degenerates into a brawl. Malted Candy (Max Mok) collects Hsaio Tsui (Fennie Yuen) as a fare and they are instantly attracted to each other. Unbeknownst to Malted Candy, it transpires that...
- 2/2/2022
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
Tokyo 2020 is here!
Celebrating all things Japan, Terracotta has some July recommendations for you to enjoy:
Ten Years Japan – a dystopian future awaits, in these ‘Black Mirror-esque’ short films by renowned Japanese directors.
Fish Story – how can a punk rock song save the world from a meteorite? Find out more in this multi-stranded film that’s so clever, it will leave you astounded.
Kaiju Mono – it’s man vs monster in this comical take on the Kaiju genre from Minoru Kawasaki, starring wrestler Kota Ibushi.
Tag – a surreal Japanese high-school splatter movie from maverick director Sion Sono (Love Exposure, Himizu)
“Fish Story”
New titles on physical media
1) Funuke: Show Some Love You Losers (blu ray release) Quirky black comedy released by Third Window films. Directed by Daihachi Yoshida (The Kirishima Thing), a wannabe idol returns to her rural village for her parents funeral and renews her feud with her younger sister.
Celebrating all things Japan, Terracotta has some July recommendations for you to enjoy:
Ten Years Japan – a dystopian future awaits, in these ‘Black Mirror-esque’ short films by renowned Japanese directors.
Fish Story – how can a punk rock song save the world from a meteorite? Find out more in this multi-stranded film that’s so clever, it will leave you astounded.
Kaiju Mono – it’s man vs monster in this comical take on the Kaiju genre from Minoru Kawasaki, starring wrestler Kota Ibushi.
Tag – a surreal Japanese high-school splatter movie from maverick director Sion Sono (Love Exposure, Himizu)
“Fish Story”
New titles on physical media
1) Funuke: Show Some Love You Losers (blu ray release) Quirky black comedy released by Third Window films. Directed by Daihachi Yoshida (The Kirishima Thing), a wannabe idol returns to her rural village for her parents funeral and renews her feud with her younger sister.
- 7/23/2021
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Eureka Entertainment to release “The Millionaires’ Express”, Sammo Hung’s action-comedy-western adventure, in its UK debut as a Limited-Edition Blu-ray (3000 copies only) as part of the Eureka Classics range from 26 July 2021. The Definitive Limited 2-Disc Collector’s Edition will feature 4 versions of the film (all as brand new 2K restorations), O-Card Slipcase, Reversible poster and Collectors Booklet.
Available to order from Eureka Store Here
The Far East meets the Old West in this iconic action-packed adventure from the inimitable Sammo Hung. Hung plays a loveable rogue who teams up with an incorruptible Sheriff to save their home town from certain destruction.
Featuring an explosion of brawls, bandits, and bordellos; “The Millionaires’ Express” is Sammo Hung’s loving tribute to classic Western tropes, but also one of his finest pieces of action cinema. An electrifying fast-paced fusion of dynamic martial artistry, death-defying stunts, and physical comedy. Also starring Rosamund Kwan, Richard Ng,...
Available to order from Eureka Store Here
The Far East meets the Old West in this iconic action-packed adventure from the inimitable Sammo Hung. Hung plays a loveable rogue who teams up with an incorruptible Sheriff to save their home town from certain destruction.
Featuring an explosion of brawls, bandits, and bordellos; “The Millionaires’ Express” is Sammo Hung’s loving tribute to classic Western tropes, but also one of his finest pieces of action cinema. An electrifying fast-paced fusion of dynamic martial artistry, death-defying stunts, and physical comedy. Also starring Rosamund Kwan, Richard Ng,...
- 4/29/2021
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Moving into the 1990’s Golden Harvest would once again make an attempt for American success. Unfortunately their first American made film of the decade was the poor China O Brien (1990), an attempt by Golden Harvest to launch star Cynthia Rothrock as a star in her native country. Golden Harvest had previously worked well with Rothrock on the Hong Kong productions of Yes Madam (1985), Millionaires Express (1986), Above the Law (1986), Inspector Wears Skirts (1988) and The Blond Fury (1989). From a business stand point it makes sense why they would choose Rothrock to front China O Brien. The main issue is how director Robert Clouse chooses to shoot the action, showing that he hadn’t learned anything since his Enter the Dragon days, if...
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- 2/25/2017
- Screen Anarchy
Sammo Hung is regarded as one of the greatest Kung Fu performers of his generation. His high tempo, hard htting fight sequences have captured audiences all over the world. Future generations will look back and watch in amazement, witnessing one of the very best in world cinema.
Peking Opera Days
The Peking Opera school was run from a small theatre by Master Yu Jim Yuen, this was where Sammo Hung would begin his journey. In them days, the stundents would normally enroll for around 10 years, each day performing gruelling tasks for up to 18 hours a day which included training in the Martial Arts, weapons training, acrobatics, acting and singing. The Peking opera of course brought together Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Corey Yuen, Yuen Tak and Yuen Mo, who would eventually be known as the 7 Little Fortunes. They took the first name “Yuen” in a sign of...
Peking Opera Days
The Peking Opera school was run from a small theatre by Master Yu Jim Yuen, this was where Sammo Hung would begin his journey. In them days, the stundents would normally enroll for around 10 years, each day performing gruelling tasks for up to 18 hours a day which included training in the Martial Arts, weapons training, acrobatics, acting and singing. The Peking opera of course brought together Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Corey Yuen, Yuen Tak and Yuen Mo, who would eventually be known as the 7 Little Fortunes. They took the first name “Yuen” in a sign of...
- 2/2/2016
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/637304293/shanghai-dragons-a-global-movie-project
Felmale Martial Arts legend Cynthia Rothrock has called upon the world to get involved in the latest movie which will see her and Sammo Hung team up since the classic Shanghai Express back in the 80’s.
This is a kickstarter project where they are asking for people to contribute to the movie and you could well be part of the movie itself, be party of the wrap party where you could meet all the stars and even have your own music played in the movie. This is a fantastic idea and opportunity to make your own history and be involved in such a great project.
“Shanghai Dragons” allows all supporters an opportunity to participate in the making of an incredible movie. You can offer your story ideas, comedy, music for the soundtrack, & martial arts demos.
“Shanghai Dragons” Synopsis
Two martial arts teams have been...
Felmale Martial Arts legend Cynthia Rothrock has called upon the world to get involved in the latest movie which will see her and Sammo Hung team up since the classic Shanghai Express back in the 80’s.
This is a kickstarter project where they are asking for people to contribute to the movie and you could well be part of the movie itself, be party of the wrap party where you could meet all the stars and even have your own music played in the movie. This is a fantastic idea and opportunity to make your own history and be involved in such a great project.
“Shanghai Dragons” allows all supporters an opportunity to participate in the making of an incredible movie. You can offer your story ideas, comedy, music for the soundtrack, & martial arts demos.
“Shanghai Dragons” Synopsis
Two martial arts teams have been...
- 11/10/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
(1981-1989 – The Three Dragons)
After the early 1980’s, Golden Harvest started to branch out into the modern-day world leaving behind the Kung Fu cinema age and progressing into something massive. From 1981 onwards, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao (The Three Dragons) were about to embark on a sensational journey, progressing from there Kung Fu genre into modern-day Martial Arts and stunt work, something Shaw Brothers were left behind and Golden Harvest was to be the new global company.
Jackie Chan back then headed to the United states to try to break into the international market, but the movies he appeared in didn’t really take off and Jackie was also disappointed with the filming of The Big Brawl. Jackie felt he never had chance to show off his action choreography and wasn’t given the space to add his world of experience to the movie. Although it was Directed...
After the early 1980’s, Golden Harvest started to branch out into the modern-day world leaving behind the Kung Fu cinema age and progressing into something massive. From 1981 onwards, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao (The Three Dragons) were about to embark on a sensational journey, progressing from there Kung Fu genre into modern-day Martial Arts and stunt work, something Shaw Brothers were left behind and Golden Harvest was to be the new global company.
Jackie Chan back then headed to the United states to try to break into the international market, but the movies he appeared in didn’t really take off and Jackie was also disappointed with the filming of The Big Brawl. Jackie felt he never had chance to show off his action choreography and wasn’t given the space to add his world of experience to the movie. Although it was Directed...
- 10/6/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Sammo Hung is one of the greatest Screen Fighters, Directors and Choreographers in Martial Arts cinema history. Started his early career as an extra in Shaw Brothers productions, then became of fight choreographer on a few of there movies.
It was when he started his career with Raymond Chow at Golden harvest Studios, that Sammo started to show what he could do in terms of action in-front and behind the camera. Sammo Hung has made some of the finest movies of all time and also bringing us some incredible talent such as Yuen Biao, Angela Mao, Lam Ching Ying, Michelle Yeoh and many more.
This is a list of 30 Sammo Hung movies you should check out, this list is also for new fans of the genre. So i hope you enjoy the list and i also mention some other Sammo Hung movies at the end of the page.
1.Hapkido (1972)
Director:...
It was when he started his career with Raymond Chow at Golden harvest Studios, that Sammo started to show what he could do in terms of action in-front and behind the camera. Sammo Hung has made some of the finest movies of all time and also bringing us some incredible talent such as Yuen Biao, Angela Mao, Lam Ching Ying, Michelle Yeoh and many more.
This is a list of 30 Sammo Hung movies you should check out, this list is also for new fans of the genre. So i hope you enjoy the list and i also mention some other Sammo Hung movies at the end of the page.
1.Hapkido (1972)
Director:...
- 1/13/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Yuen Biao is one of the greatest screen performers of all time. He exploded onto our screens when Sammo Hung cast him in the amazing movie Knockabout and he has never looked back since.
This list will be familiar with most fans around the world, but this list is also for people who are new to this genre and want to check out some great flicks. I have added a few movies, which are a bit low budget but does contain some nice action.
I know there are still many Yuen Biao movies i could have named in this list, some i shall give a mention to at the bottom of the feature. So i hope you like the movies i have listed, if your new to Yuen Biao please check out some of these great flicks.
1.Dreadnaught (1981)
Directed By: Yuen Woo Ping
Cast: Kwan Tak Hing, Leung Kar Yan,...
This list will be familiar with most fans around the world, but this list is also for people who are new to this genre and want to check out some great flicks. I have added a few movies, which are a bit low budget but does contain some nice action.
I know there are still many Yuen Biao movies i could have named in this list, some i shall give a mention to at the bottom of the feature. So i hope you like the movies i have listed, if your new to Yuen Biao please check out some of these great flicks.
1.Dreadnaught (1981)
Directed By: Yuen Woo Ping
Cast: Kwan Tak Hing, Leung Kar Yan,...
- 1/12/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Other names: 钟发
Choy Fat
Chung Faat
Tsui Fat
Zhong Fa
Nationality: Hong Kong
Workplace: Hong Kong
Selected Filmography
1979:Odd Couple
1979:His Name Is Nobody
1980:The Magnificent Butcher
1980:Encounters Of The Spooky Kind
1981:The Prodigal Son
Born 2nd December 1953, Chung studied along with a number of other Hk film stuntmen/actors – in Madame Fan Fok Fa’s Peking Opera School. He started off his movie career as an extra on the movie “Enter The Dragon”, being seen as one of the fighters who takes on Bolo Yeung, when Bolo breaks his neck.
Throughout the early 70′s, Chung would appear in minor roles or most of the time as a stuntman, in movies such as Chinese Hercules, The Tournament, Iron Fisted Monk and Broken Oath. Although these were brief appearances and mostly uncredited, it wasn’t long until Chung was spotted once again by legend Sammo Hung and brought into his team.
Choy Fat
Chung Faat
Tsui Fat
Zhong Fa
Nationality: Hong Kong
Workplace: Hong Kong
Selected Filmography
1979:Odd Couple
1979:His Name Is Nobody
1980:The Magnificent Butcher
1980:Encounters Of The Spooky Kind
1981:The Prodigal Son
Born 2nd December 1953, Chung studied along with a number of other Hk film stuntmen/actors – in Madame Fan Fok Fa’s Peking Opera School. He started off his movie career as an extra on the movie “Enter The Dragon”, being seen as one of the fighters who takes on Bolo Yeung, when Bolo breaks his neck.
Throughout the early 70′s, Chung would appear in minor roles or most of the time as a stuntman, in movies such as Chinese Hercules, The Tournament, Iron Fisted Monk and Broken Oath. Although these were brief appearances and mostly uncredited, it wasn’t long until Chung was spotted once again by legend Sammo Hung and brought into his team.
- 6/26/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
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