Chow Yun Fat stars as Francis Li a maverick and notoriously lazy HK police sergeant who is partnered with ""by the book"" rookie cop Michael Tso (martial arts legend Conan Lee). Their investigations into a drug trafficking operation lead them to a beautiful aerobics instructor Marydonna (Nina Li Chi) the sister of one of the gangsters under suspicion. When her brother is murdered by his associates for attempting to double-cross them Marydonna finds herself being sought by the same
Director Yuen Woo Ping's The Red Wolf is, like Under Siege (1992) and Speed 2 (1997), essentially Die Hard on a ship. However, rather than being "inspired by", this movie is virtually a Hong Kong remake of the Bruce Willis action classic, right down to the jump-off-the-roof crash-through-the-window highlight. The setting is New Year's Eve on a cruise liner which happens to be carrying a consignment of plutonium. Gangsters hijack the ship and it's up to an unnamed security officer (Kenny Ho) and tender-hearted pickpocket Lai (Christie Chung) to save the day. Budget limitations are revealed by only having about 60 passengers, and by an almost complete absence of shots of the sea, but the director manages to pack plenty of extremely violent action and by playing things straight generates considerable suspense from the formulaic story. Helping immensely are strong turns from Elaine Lui and Wing Cho as the psychotically ruthless main villains. Some of this film is very nasty indeed, so a tension-shattering detour into slapstick by Chung is simply bizarre, and the finale goes laughably OTT. The dubbing is mediocre but the blend of furious marital arts and Terminator-style slaughter is still a winning combination for hardcore action fans. --Gary S Dalkin
A triple bill of Hong Kong action classics from director Andrew Lau (Wai Keung Lau). The Stormriders: The most eagerly awaited Hong Kong movie event boasting Hong Kong's highest ever production budget and box office take. It is a visually stunning epic blend of swordplay explosive martial arts and breathtaking special effects to create the ultimate final fantasy. A Man Called Hero: Based on the comic book series by Ma Wing Shing 'A Man Called Hero' is a spectacular
Terrorist Soong Chow's son Todd sustains a serious head injury but wakes from his coma to find he's been given a new life... Produced by action movie legend Jackie Chan this is one of the most acclaimed films in Hong Kong movie making history and winner of 10 awards at the year 2000 Hong Kong Critics Awards & Golden Horse Film Festival!
Set in the exotic seraglio of the Pasha Selim the story revolve around the rescue of Constanze by her lover Belmonte. In this work Mozart breaks new ground in introducing dramatically rounded characters with recognisably human feelings and weaknesses. The work influenced and changed the nature of opera throughout Europe.This charming production from Drottningholm continuing the Arthaus series does full justice to Mozart's score.
Two Warriors in the Battle of a lifetime! From the Director of The Storm Riders comes this stunning incredible Special Effects Swordplay Epic Blockbuster! The elusive Sword Saint (played by Superstar Andy Lau) requests a duel with God of Sword (Ekin Cheng from The Storm Riders) at the Apex of the Forbidden City to see who is the world's finest swordsman. As the date of the duel nears however troubles soon befall The Imperial City from surprise attacks to a daring conspiracy against the Emperor until everything is revealed at the climactic spectacular fight. A jaw dropping Martial Arts fantasy extravaganza in the tradition of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and The Matrix The Duel breaks new cinematic grounds with its stupendous visual effects and thrilling action sequences choreographed by the legendary Ching Sui Tung (Dragon Inn Swordsman Two). Brace yourself for The Duel.
Returning in the second kinetic outing in the series Chan Ho Nam has become a branch leader within the Hung Hing Society celebrating by launching his first club with childhood sweetheart Smartie into the ambivalent festives of a flourishing triad society Taiwanese figure-head Liu King arrives to form an uneasy alliance with the Hung Hing Society. And in tow comes with him his Japanese mistress Ting Siu Yiu with whom ""Chicken"" has become entangled with whilst on the run in Taiw
In this light-hearted celebration of Scottish Football Tam and Stuart recall the Scotland international team's greatest and funniest moments. Tam and Stuart have polished up their best gags and acquired some long lost memorabilia to introduce great goals and classic clips.
Accidentally discovering the operations of the Blood Ninja gangsters a mischievous young man masters the skills of the Drunk Fist and proceeds to fight against them. But the gangsters join forces vowing to kill him before the young master destroys them all.
Kill Bill icon Gordon Liu stars in this amazing Korean production playing an evil Kung Fu Emperor well versed in the Buddhist Fist & Staff styles.
Kuan Tien Pang the master of a Kung Fu school goes on a trip and senior student Yuen Kang is left in charge. Yuen despises his master and has been secretly taking lessons from Golden Tiger. When Kuan returns home Yuen poisons him. One of Kuan's students Mao Lei Tao - who left the school because of Yuen - decides he must take revenge for Kuan and his family with the help of a local beggar called Little Lobo.
Chau's adopted son is taken from him during a fight and with the help of some army chums he sets out to get him back. 'Fist Power' combines the talents of the award winning actor Anthony Wong ('Beast Cops') together with Hong Kong's hottest new superstar Chiu Cheuk ('The Blade') in a rollercoaster ride of martial arts mayhem.
Blood broken bones and scars it's all part of being an illegal underground fighter. But for LG Jeremy and Conrado there is much more. It's a way out a way to support a family and a way to carry on a tradition. Mack and Napoleon who run the fights for their gambling website see the kids as nothing more than a cheap commodity expendable and an easy way to entertain their on-line audience.
Tam Cowan filmed live athe King's Theatre in Glasgow.
The Golden Globe and BAFTA-winning biopic of Lord Longford and his relationship with Moors Murderer Myra Hindley. First broadcast on Channel Four in 2006. Written by Peter Morgan (The Crown) and directed by Tom Hooper (The King s Speech), this award-winning drama tells the story of Lord Longford s conscientious campaign for the rights of prisoners including those of Britain s most notorious killer. . A chilling, strangely affecting portrait of their bizarre 30-year friendship. The New York Times. When Longford (Jim Broadbent) receives a letter from convicted child murderer Myra Hindley (Samantha Morton) requesting a prison visit, he accepts the invitation despite protests from wife Margaret (Lindsay Duncan). He forms an unexpected bond with Hindley based on their mutual Catholic upbringing, and begins a decades-long fight to secure her parole. . What Longford thinks he knows about Hindley is challenged during a visit to her partner-in-crime Ian Brady (Andy Serkis). His faith is further put to the test as popular outcry mounts against him for his involvement with the despised couple. . Longford s controversial beliefs spark furious public debate and deep personal conflict as he presses on with his campaign to support Hindley's release; a campaign that threatens to leave his reputation in tatters.
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