8 Movies Starring Biao Yuen

Project A

Project A

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1983-12-22

Languages:

English, Cantonese

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

105 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (9709 Reviews)

Genres:

ActionComedy

Cast:

Writer:

Jackie Chan

Jack Maeby (english adaptation)

Edward Tang

Fullplot:

In late 19th Century Hong Kong the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Reluctantly, the Coast Guard is given money to fight these pirates, but the pirates themselves have many contacts (that is, bribed officials) in the government, and seek to thwart the Coast Guard's efforts to eliminate them. One Coast Guard officer is Dragon Ma, who is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made fools of.

The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1981-12-22

Languages:

Cantonese

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

100 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (2217 Reviews)

Genres:

ActionComedy

Cast:

Writer:

Sammo Kam-Bo Hung

Barry Wong

Jing Wong

Fullplot:

A rich man's son (Yuen Biao) believes himself to be the best kung fu fighter in Canton. Unfortunately, his father, anxious for his son's safety, bribes all his opponents to lose. After a humiliating defeat at the hands of an actor in a traveling theatre company, the son resolves to find a better teacher. Furious kung fu battles and slapstick comedy.

Wheels on Meals

Wheels on Meals

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1984-08-17

Languages:

Cantonese, English

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

100 min

Rated:

TV-14

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (7220 Reviews)

Fullplot:

Cousins Thomas and David, owners of a mobile restaurant, team up with their friend Moby, a bumbling private detective, to save the beautiful Sylvia, a pickpocket. Action and humor abound in the streets of Barcelona, culminating with a battle in the castle hideout of the evil gang.

Shanghai Express

Shanghai Express

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1986-01-30

Languages:

Cantonese

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

98 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (944 Reviews)

Fullplot:

Multi-genre flick (western, martial arts, comedy, adventure, etc.) with an all-star cast about a man who returns to his home town, buys everything in sight, and tries to improve its municipal (and his personal) profits by sabotaging a train so the passengers all have to stop in his town and spend lots o' money! Throw in various subplots involving some Japanese swordsmen, some bungling bankrobbers (one of whom is the head of security), and a gang of no-goods who try to mess up the town.

Dragons Forever

Dragons Forever

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1988-02-11

Languages:

Cantonese

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

102 min

Rated:

TV-14

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (4790 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Gordon Chan (original story)

Yiu Ming Leung (original story)

Cheuk-Hon Szeto (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Jackie Chan stars as a hot-shot lawyer hired by a Hong Kong chemical plant to dispose of opposition to their polluting ways. But when he falls for a beautiful woman out to stop the plant, Jackie is torn in a conflict of interest and asks his trusty friends Samo and Biao to help out at least until they discover the true purpose of the plant.

Above the Law

Above the Law

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1986-11-27

Languages:

Cantonese

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

85 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (719 Reviews)

Director:

Corey Yuen

Genres:

Action

Cast:

Writer:

Cheuk-Hon Szeto (screenplay)

Barry Wong

Fullplot:

Yuen Biao plays Jason Chan a lawyer, angry at the way the law seems to protect the bad guys, he decides to take the law into his own hands when a key witness and his entire family are murdered. but Cindy Si is soon on his case and it all spirals into a situation only a few will survive.

Once Upon a Time in China

Once Upon a Time in China

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1991-08-15

Languages:

Cantonese, English, French

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

134 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (13136 Reviews)

Director:

Hark Tsui

Cast:

Writer:

Yiu Ming Leung

Elsa Tang

Hark Tsui

Gai Chi Yuen

Fullplot:

Set in late 19th century Canton this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung (1847-1924) against foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee arrives back from America totally westernised, Wong Fei-Hung assumes the role of her protector. This proves to be difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local government. As violence escalates even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-06-24

Languages:

Cantonese

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

100 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (23187 Reviews)

Director:

Herman Yau

Cast:

Writer:

Erica Lee (screenplay)

Sean Whitley (dubbed version)

Fullplot:

Yip Man's resistance against invading foreigners, along with his romantic relations while under the tutelage of three Wing Chun masters.

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