23 Movies Starring Yun-Fat Chow

Witch from Nepal

Witch from Nepal

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1986-02-27

Languages:

Cantonese

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

89 min

IMDB Ratings:

5.4 (178 Reviews)

Director:

Siu-Tung Ching

Genres:

ActionHorror

Cast:

Writer:

Jin Ba (novel)

Jing-kang Tsui (screenplay)

Fullplot:

During a safari in Nepal with his girlfriend, Joe is unbelievably chosen as the chief of a mystical tribe and is filled with magic power. When Joe is back to Hong Kong, a slave girl from the tribe helps him and gives him the token of authority. The two also fall in love. The Messenger of Evil from Nepal comes to attack Joe for the token. The sacrifice of the slave girl compels Joe to fight desperately against the Evil.

A Better Tomorrow

A Better Tomorrow

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1986-08-02

Languages:

Cantonese, Mandarin, English

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (14965 Reviews)

Director:

John Woo

Cast:

Writer:

Hing-Ka Chan

Suk-Wah Leung

John Woo

Fullplot:

This story is the tale of two brothers: one a successful counterfeiter and the younger a fledgling graduate of the HK police academy. The plot revolves around the split when the younger brother learns the other is a criminal and the efforts of the criminal brother to reform. Along the way are plenty of heists, double-crosses, and shoot outs.

An Autumn's Tale

An Autumn's Tale

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1987-07-16

Languages:

Cantonese, English, Japanese

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

98 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (954 Reviews)

Director:

Mabel Cheung

Genres:

DramaRomance

Fullplot:

Filmed in New York, story of naive young woman from Hong Kong who goes to New York to study. Street-wise cabbie cousin takes care of her in the big city

City on Fire

City on Fire

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1987-02-13

Languages:

Cantonese, Mandarin, English

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

101 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (4245 Reviews)

Director:

Ringo Lam

Cast:

Writer:

Ringo Lam (story)

Jack Maeby (english adaptation)

Sai Shing Sun

Fullplot:

An undercover cop infiltrates a gang of thieves who plan to rob a jewelry store.

A Better Tomorrow II

A Better Tomorrow II

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1987-12-17

Languages:

Mandarin, Cantonese, English

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

105 min

Rated:

UNRATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (6668 Reviews)

Director:

John Woo

Cast:

Writer:

Hark Tsui (story)

John Woo

Fullplot:

Restaurant owner Ken Gor, twin brother of Mark Gor, teams up with police detective Kit and his struggling ex-con brother Ho to avenge his old friend's daughter's death by a Triad gang.

The Killer

The Killer

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1990-09-01

Languages:

Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

111 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (36458 Reviews)

Director:

John Woo

Fullplot:

A violent Hong Kong action film, this is the story of an assassin, Jeffrey Chow (aka Mickey Mouse) who takes one last job so he can retire and care for his girlfriend Jenny. When his employers betray him, he reluctantly joins forces with Inspector Lee (aka Dumbo), the cop who is pursuing him. Together, the new friends face the final confrontation of the gangsters out to kill them.

God of Gamblers

God of Gamblers

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1989-12-14

Languages:

Cantonese, English

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

126 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (3035 Reviews)

Director:

Jing Wong

Fullplot:

Do San (the God of gamblers) is a legendary gambler helped by his supernatural abilities. He undertakes to help a friend pay a debt by beating his friend's advisory at the card table. Despite being assigned a bodyguard Do San has a freak accident which leaves him with partial memory loss and at a mental stage of a child. The small time hustler Knife, his side-kick and his girl friend, being responsible for the accident takes care of the retarded Do San. After some time they discover that he has not lost all of his powers and takes him on a round at the local gambling halls. After being chased by both Knife's loan-shark and enemies closer to the home of Do San, a final showdown at the card tables may take place.

A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1989-10-20

Languages:

Cantonese, English, Vietnamese

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

105 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.9 (2170 Reviews)

Director:

Hark Tsui

Genres:

ActionWar

Cast:

Writer:

Yiu Ming Leung (screenplay)

Foo Ho Tai (screenplay)

Hark Tsui

Fullplot:

At the end of the Vietnam war, Cheung goes to Saigon, intent on bringing his uncle and cousin back to Hong Kong. In Saigon, Cheung meets beautiful gangleader Chow, and relies on her help for their safe return. A love triangle develops between the cousins and Chow Further complicating matters, Chow's lover Ho, a gang leader, appears Ho deports the cousins, and kills their uncle. Cheung and his cousin return to Vietnam seeking revenge, while Chow and Ho also become entangled with a local vietnamese warlord. Chow tries to stop the battle, but the warlord kills Chow and Ho. Just before her death Chow gives the cousins the last two air tickets with which to leave Vietnam

Once a Thief

Once a Thief

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1991-02-02

Languages:

French, Cantonese, English, Hakka

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

103 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (4271 Reviews)

Director:

John Woo

Cast:

Writer:

Janet Chun

Clifton Ko

John Woo (screenplay)

John Woo (story)

Fullplot:

Once a Thief is an action/comedy/romance movie involving the plight of three master thieves (in the mode of Pink Panther). All three were raised by the same father and in fact were most certainly street orphans. The story begins with a successful art heist followed by a pledge to make this the last crime ever for the trio. The plot revolves around the theft of a mysterious "cursed" painting and how its obsession affects the family.

Hard Boiled

Hard Boiled

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1992-04-16

Languages:

Cantonese, English

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

128 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (36499 Reviews)

Director:

John Woo

Cast:

Writer:

John Woo (story)

Barry Wong (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Mobsters are smuggling guns into Hong Kong. The police orchestrate a raid at a teahouse where an ace detective loses his partner. Meanwhile, the two main gun smugglers are having a war over territory, and a young new gun is enlisted to wipe out informants and overcome barriers to growth. The detective, acting from inside sources, gets closer to the ring leaders and eventually must work with the inside man directly.

The Corruptor

The Corruptor

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1999-03-12

Languages:

English, Cantonese

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

110 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

(14828 Reviews)

Director:

James Foley

Fullplot:

Nick Chen is one of New York City's most martial police officers and the first Chinese-born immigrant on the force. Chen's job is to keep the peace in Chinatown from a turf war that has broken out between the Triads and the ruthless, and dangerous Fukienese Dragons. Chen teams up with Danny Wallace, who is terribly unaware of this situation. When the Tongs boldly attempt to bribe Wallace, Chen is forced to keep his faithfulness.

Anna and the King

Anna and the King

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1999-12-17

Languages:

English, Thai, French

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

148 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (29621 Reviews)

Director:

Andy Tennant

Cast:

Writer:

Anna Leonowens (diaries)

Steve Meerson (screenplay)

Peter Krikes (screenplay)

Fullplot:

This is the story of Anna Leonowens, the English schoolteacher who came to Siam in the 1860s to teach the children of King Mongkut. She becomes involved in his affairs, from the tragic plight of a young concubine to trying to forge an alliance with Britain to a war with Burma that is orchestrated by Britain. In the meantime, a subtle romance develops between them.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-01-12

Languages:

Mandarin

Countries:

Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, China

Runtime:

120 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (205400 Reviews)

Director:

Ang Lee

Cast:

Writer:

Du Lu Wang (book)

Hui-Ling Wang (screenplay)

James Schamus (screenplay)

Kuo Jung Tsai (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is a timeless story that takes place in QING China when miracles were credible and spirits and gods were present in man's world. It is not unbelievable that zen warriors float through the air, skim the water and battle in trees and on rooftops. Pain, revenge and duty are the stuff that bind us in this world and are the main plot line of the movie, but in the afterlife love and faith linger on.

Bulletproof Monk

Bulletproof Monk

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-04-16

Languages:

English, Tibetan, Panjabi, German

Countries:

USA, Canada

Runtime:

104 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.5 (40730 Reviews)

Director:

Paul Hunter

Fullplot:

For 60 years a mysterious monk with no name has zigzagged the globe to protect an ancient scroll - a scroll that holds the key to unlimited power. Now the Monk must look for a new scrollkeeper. Kar is an unlikely candidate, a streetwise young man whose only interest is himself. But when he inadvertently saves the Bulletproof Monk from capture, the two become partners in a scheme to save the world from the scroll's most avid pursuer. Packed with spectacular special effects and martial arts action, the Monk, Kar, and a sexy Russian mob princess called Bad Girl must struggle to find, face, and fight the ultimate enemy.

Curse of the Golden Flower

Curse of the Golden Flower

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-01-12

Languages:

Mandarin

Countries:

Hong Kong, China

Runtime:

114 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

(34766 Reviews)

Director:

Yimou Zhang

Genres:

DramaRomance

Cast:

Writer:

Yu Cao (play)

Yimou Zhang

Fullplot:

China, Later Tang Dynasty, 10th Century. On the eve of the Chong Yang Festival, golden flowers fill the Imperial Palace. The Emperor (Chow Yun Fat) returns unexpectedly with his second son, Prince Jai (Jay Chou). His pretext is to celebrate the holiday with his family, but given the chilled relations between the Emperor and the ailing Empress (Gong Li), this seems disingenuous. For many years, the Empress and Crown Prince Wan (Liu Ye), her stepson, have had an illicit liaison. Feeling trapped, Prince Wan dreams of escaping the palace with his secret love Chan (Li Man), the Imperial Doctor's daughter. Meanwhile, Prince Jai, the faithful son, grows worried over the Empress's health and her obsession with golden chrysanthemums. Could she be headed down an ominous path? The Emperor harbors equally clandestine plans; the Imperial Doctor (Ni Dahong) is the only one privy to his machinations. When the Emperor senses a looming threat, he relocates the doctor's family from the Palace to a remote area. While they are en route, mysterious assassins attack them. Chan and her mother, Jiang Shi (Chen Jin) are forced back to the palace. Their return sets off a tumultuous sequence of dark surprises. Amid the glamour and grandeur of the festival, ugly secrets are revealed. As the Imperial Family continues its elaborate charade in a palatial setting, thousands of golden armored warriors charge the palace. Who is behind this brutal rebellion? Where do Prince Jai's loyalties lie? Between love and desire, is there a final winner? Against a moonlit night, thousands of chrysanthemum blossoms are trampled as blood spills across the Imperial Palace.

The Children of Huang Shi

The Children of Huang Shi

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-06-13

Languages:

English, Japanese, Mandarin

Countries:

Australia, China, Germany, USA

Runtime:

125 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (7673 Reviews)

Genres:

DramaWar

Fullplot:

People thrown into an unexpected and desperate situation discover their capacity for love and responsibility. A young Englishman, George Hogg, comes to lead sixty orphaned boys on a journey of over 500 perilous miles across the snow-bound Liu Pan Shan mountains to safety on the edge of the Mongolian desert. And how, in doing so, he comes to understand the meaning of courage. During his journey, Hogg learns to rely on the support of Chen, the leader of a Chinese communist partisan group who becomes his closest friend. He soon finds himself falling in love with Lee, a recklessly brave Australian nurse whom war has turned into an unsentimental healer on horseback. Along the way Hogg befriends Madame Wang, an aristocratic survivor who has also been displaced by war, who helps the young Englishman, his friends and their sixty war orphans make their way across mountain and desert regions to a place of safety near the western end of the Great Wall of China.

Dragonball: Evolution

Dragonball: Evolution

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-04-10

Languages:

English, Japanese, Hindi

Countries:

USA, Hong Kong, UK

Runtime:

85 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

2.8 (51618 Reviews)

Director:

James Wong

Cast:

Writer:

Ben Ramsey (screenplay)

Akira Toriyama (novel)

Fullplot:

The story begins with Goku, who seeks out upon his adoptive grandfather Grandpa Gohan's dying request to find the great Master Roshi and gather all seven Dragon Balls. Of which he has one, in order to prevent the evil Lord Piccolo from succeeding in his desire to use the Dragon Balls to take over the world. And Goku's quest is to obtain the mystical Dragonballs before Piccolo does.

Dragonball: Evolution

Dragonball: Evolution

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-04-10

Languages:

English, Japanese, Hindi

Countries:

USA, Hong Kong, UK

Runtime:

85 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

2.8 (51894 Reviews)

Director:

James Wong

Cast:

Writer:

Ben Ramsey (screenplay)

Akira Toriyama (novel)

Fullplot:

The story begins with Goku, who seeks out upon his adoptive grandfather Grandpa Gohan's dying request to find the great Master Roshi and gather all seven Dragon Balls. Of which he has one, in order to prevent the evil Lord Piccolo from succeeding in his desire to use the Dragon Balls to take over the world. And Goku's quest is to obtain the mystical Dragonballs before Piccolo does.

Confucius

Confucius

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-01-28

Languages:

Mandarin

Countries:

China

Runtime:

125 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (2838 Reviews)

Director:

Mei Hu

Cast:

Writer:

Khan Chan

Qitao Jiang

Yanjiang He

Mei Hu

Fullplot:

The life story of the highly-influential Chinese philosopher, Confucius.

Let the Bullets Fly

Let the Bullets Fly

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-12-16

Languages:

Mandarin

Countries:

China, Hong Kong

Runtime:

132 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (5893 Reviews)

Director:

Wen Jiang

Cast:

Writer:

Junli Guo (screenplay)

Wen Jiang (screenplay)

Bukong Li (screenplay)

Ping Shu (screenplay)

Xiao Wei (screenplay)

Sujin Zhu (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Set in China during the warring 1920s, notorious bandit chief Zhang descends upon a remote provincial town posing as its new mayor, an identity that he had hijacked from Old Tang, himself a small-time imposter. Hell-bent on making a fast buck, Zhang soon meets his match in the tyrannical local gentry Huang as a deadly battle of wit and brutality ensues.

Beginning of the Great Revival

Beginning of the Great Revival

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-06-24

Languages:

Mandarin, Japanese, French, Russian, English

Countries:

China

Runtime:

124 min

IMDB Ratings:

2.4 (5158 Reviews)

Genres:

DramaHistory

Cast:

Writer:

Zhe Dong

Jung Li Guong

Xin Huang

Fullplot:

A chronicle of the events that led to the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.

The Monkey King

The Monkey King

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2016-02-08

Languages:

Mandarin

Countries:

China, Hong Kong

Runtime:

119 min

IMDB Ratings:

4.7 (2515 Reviews)

Director:

Pou-Soi Cheang

Cast:

Writer:

Kam-Yuen Szeto

Edmond Wong

Fullplot:

Sun Wukong, (The Monkey King) is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China. This much beloved story, is as much a part of Asian culture as The Iliad and The Odyssey or The Wizard of Oz are to the West. This first installment in a trilogy of live action 3-D movies is actually a prequel to The Journey To The West, the much told story of the Monkey King's adventures on the road to India. The Monkey King: Havoc In The Heavenly Palace (China Version in Mandarin will be released in the U.S. as The Monkey King The Legend Begins in english with additional US Actors and Different plot and story structure. The first movie is the origins story - beginning with the birth of Sun Wukong and ending with his imprisonment for his crimes under the Five-Peaked Mountain. Along the way he acquires incredible powers, battling the armies of the gods and the armies of the demons to find his rightful place in the Heavens.

The Last Tycoon

The Last Tycoon

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-12-22

Languages:

Mandarin

Countries:

Hong Kong, China

Runtime:

107 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (1361 Reviews)

Director:

Jing Wong

Cast:

Writer:

Koon-nam Lui (screenplay)

Jing Wong (screenplay)

Manfred Wong (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Action superstar Chow Yun-Fat portrays real-life gangster Chen Daqi as he rises to the upper echelons of power, finding himself torn between the love of two women, the murderous plots of the secret service, and the looming threat of war.

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