Anthony Wong Chau Sang
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Anthony Wong Chau-sang (born Anthony Perry on September 2, 1961) is a Hong Kong Film Award
-winning Hong Kong
actor, screenwriter and film director. He is regarded as one of the most notable actors in Hong Kong.
father called William Frederick Perry and a Chinese
mother. His father left his family when he was four, prompting Wong to use his mother's surname. He began his acting career when he joined ATV
's training programme and enrolled into The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Although he spoke little English while growing up, Wong states that he tended to be considered as a "foreigner" by Hong Kong people and film professionals, because his Caucasian
ethnicity was very apparent early in his career; as he grew older, however, his features became "more Chinese".
Wong has been a veteran of Hong Kong films
for nearly 20 years. Wong is a talented and versatile actor who has played a variety of roles, yet it is his antagonistic roles which many fans in the West will remember him best. With hits such as Hard Boiled
, The Heroic Trio
and its sequel, as well as his Golden Horse
-winning performance in the horrific The Untold Story (in which he played a real-life serial killer
who made human meat buns
out of his victims) Wong shot to stardom. He stated in an interview that his mixed ethnicity
initially caused him to be typecast
as a villain
, due to racism
in the Hong Kong film industry.
In 1994, Wong made another breakthrough performance in the action drama Rock n' Roll Cop. He also appeared in three of the Young and Dangerous
films as Tai Fei, an enemy, and then, later a friend to Ekin Cheng
's Chan Ho-nam. In 1995, Wong made his directorial debut in The New Tenant. Wong continued his success in supporting roles in films like Infernal Affairs
(2002) and The Medallion
(2003). Wong reprised his Hong Kong Film Award winning role of Superintendent Wong in the prequel Infernal Affairs II
(2003). Aside from acting, Wong is also the lead singer of a local Hong Kong punk rock
band. Wong appeared on The Painted Veil
. Wong is one of the villains in the 2008 blockbuster The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
as a dangerous military zealot
.
In a 2005 interview, Wong stated that amongst his prolific output in the 1980s and 1990s, a considerable amount were poor and exploitative movies such as Raped by an Angel 4: The Raper's Union which he does not hold in high esteem. He has no regrets, however, because he needed the money to support his wife, three sons and his mother.
Hong Kong Film Awards
The Hong Kong Film Awards , founded in 1982, are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong and among the most respected in mainland China and Taiwan. Award ceremonies are held annually, typically in April. The Awards recognize achievement in all aspects of filmmaking, such as directing,...
-winning Hong Kong
Hong Kong people
Hong Kong people refer to people who originate from Hong Kong. The term has no legal definition in Hong Kong. Rather, terms such as Hong Kong permanent resident and Hong Kong resident are used...
actor, screenwriter and film director. He is regarded as one of the most notable actors in Hong Kong.
Biography
Wong was born to an EnglishEnglish people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
father called William Frederick Perry and a Chinese
Chinese people
The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....
mother. His father left his family when he was four, prompting Wong to use his mother's surname. He began his acting career when he joined ATV
Asia Television Limited
Asia Television Limited is one of the two free-to-air television broadcasters in Hong Kong, the other being rival Television Broadcasts Limited . It launched in 1957 under the name Rediffusion Television as the first television station in Hong Kong...
's training programme and enrolled into The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Although he spoke little English while growing up, Wong states that he tended to be considered as a "foreigner" by Hong Kong people and film professionals, because his Caucasian
White people
White people is a term which usually refers to human beings characterized, at least in part, by the light pigmentation of their skin...
ethnicity was very apparent early in his career; as he grew older, however, his features became "more Chinese".
Wong has been a veteran of Hong Kong films
Cinema of Hong Kong
The cinema of Hong Kong is one of the three major threads in the history of Chinese language cinema, alongside the cinema of China, and the cinema of Taiwan...
for nearly 20 years. Wong is a talented and versatile actor who has played a variety of roles, yet it is his antagonistic roles which many fans in the West will remember him best. With hits such as Hard Boiled
Hard Boiled
Hard Boiled is a 1992 Hong Kong action film directed by John Woo. The film stars Chow Yun-fat as Inspector "Tequila" Yuen, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai as Tony, an undercover cop, and Anthony Wong as Johnny Wong, a leader of criminal triads. The film features Tequila, whose partner is killed in a tea...
, The Heroic Trio
The Heroic Trio
The Heroic Trio is a 1993 Hong Kong action film directed by Johnny To, starring Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung, and Anita Mui as the titular trio. Other cast include Damian Lau, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Paul Chun, James Pak and Yan Yee Kwan...
and its sequel, as well as his Golden Horse
Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards
The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards is a film festival and awards ceremony held annually in Taiwan. It was founded in 1962, by Government Information Office, Republic of China...
-winning performance in the horrific The Untold Story (in which he played a real-life serial killer
Serial killer
A serial killer, as typically defined, is an individual who has murdered three or more people over a period of more than a month, with down time between the murders, and whose motivation for killing is usually based on psychological gratification...
who made human meat buns
Baozi
A bāozi or simply known as bao, bau, humbow, nunu, bausak, pow or pau is a type of steamed, filled bun or bread-like item in various Chinese cuisines, as there is much variation as to the fillings and the preparations...
out of his victims) Wong shot to stardom. He stated in an interview that his mixed ethnicity
Multiracial
The terms multiracial and mixed-race describe people whose ancestries come from multiple races. Unlike the term biracial, which often is only used to refer to having parents or grandparents of two different races, the term multiracial may encompass biracial people but can also include people with...
initially caused him to be typecast
Typecasting (acting)
In TV, film, and theatre, typecasting is the process by which a particular actor becomes strongly identified with a specific character; one or more particular roles; or, characters having the same traits or coming from the same social or ethnic groups...
as a villain
Villain
A villain is an "evil" character in a story, whether a historical narrative or, especially, a work of fiction. The villain usually is the antagonist, the character who tends to have a negative effect on other characters...
, due to racism
Racism
Racism is the belief that inherent different traits in human racial groups justify discrimination. In the modern English language, the term "racism" is used predominantly as a pejorative epithet. It is applied especially to the practice or advocacy of racial discrimination of a pernicious nature...
in the Hong Kong film industry.
In 1994, Wong made another breakthrough performance in the action drama Rock n' Roll Cop. He also appeared in three of the Young and Dangerous
Young and Dangerous
The Young and Dangerous film series is a collection of Hong Kong films about a group of triad young members, detailing their adventures, dangers and growth in a Hong Kong triad society...
films as Tai Fei, an enemy, and then, later a friend to Ekin Cheng
Ekin Cheng
Ekin Cheng is a Hong Kong actor and Cantopop singer. Early in his career he used the name Dior as a first name. He has also been referred to as Noodle Cheng, after a popular noodle product with a similar name...
's Chan Ho-nam. In 1995, Wong made his directorial debut in The New Tenant. Wong continued his success in supporting roles in films like Infernal Affairs
Infernal Affairs
Infernal Affairs is a 2002 Hong Kong crime-thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. It tells the story of a police officer who infiltrates the triads, and a police officer secretly working for the same gang. The Chinese title means "the non-stop path", a reference to Avici, the lowest...
(2002) and The Medallion
The Medallion
The Medallion is a 2003 action-comedy film co-written and directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Gordon Chan, and starring Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, and Claire Forlani...
(2003). Wong reprised his Hong Kong Film Award winning role of Superintendent Wong in the prequel Infernal Affairs II
Infernal Affairs II
Infernal Affairs II is a 2003 Hong Kong crime-thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak.It is a prequel to the 2002 film Infernal Affairs. Anthony Wong, Eric Tsang, Edison Chen, Shawn Yue, and Chapman To reprise their roles from the original film alongside new cast members Carina Lau,...
(2003). Aside from acting, Wong is also the lead singer of a local Hong Kong punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band. Wong appeared on The Painted Veil
The Painted Veil (2006 film)
The Painted Veil is a 2006 Chinese-American drama film directed by John Curran. The screenplay by Ron Nyswaner is based on the 1925 novel of the same title by W. Somerset Maugham...
. Wong is one of the villains in the 2008 blockbuster The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is a 2008 American action adventure film and sequel to The Mummy and The Mummy Returns . The film stars Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, John Hannah, Luke Ford, and Jet Li, and was released on August 1, 2008 in the United States...
as a dangerous military zealot
Zealotry
Zealotry was originally a political movement in 1st century Second Temple Judaism which sought to incite the people of Iudaea Province to rebel against the Roman Empire and expel it from the Holy land by force of arms, most notably during the Great Jewish Revolt...
.
In a 2005 interview, Wong stated that amongst his prolific output in the 1980s and 1990s, a considerable amount were poor and exploitative movies such as Raped by an Angel 4: The Raper's Union which he does not hold in high esteem. He has no regrets, however, because he needed the money to support his wife, three sons and his mother.
Personal life
Wong married in 1992.The couple first fell in love when they were 18.They have 3 sons.Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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| 1987 | 6th Hong Kong Film Awards Hong Kong Film Awards The Hong Kong Film Awards , founded in 1982, are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong and among the most respected in mainland China and Taiwan. Award ceremonies are held annually, typically in April. The Awards recognize achievement in all aspects of filmmaking, such as directing,... |
Best New Performer Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer The Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor or actress for the best performance by a new artist... |
Kiss Me Goodbye | |
| 1993 | 12th 12th Hong Kong Film Awards -Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:-Best Film Editing:-Best Art Direction:-Best Costume Make Up Design:... Hong Kong Film Awards Hong Kong Film Awards The Hong Kong Film Awards , founded in 1982, are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong and among the most respected in mainland China and Taiwan. Award ceremonies are held annually, typically in April. The Awards recognize achievement in all aspects of filmmaking, such as directing,... |
Best Supporting Actor Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor for the best performance by an actor in a supporting role.-History:... |
Love: Now You See It... Now You Don't | |
| 1994 | 13th 13th Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony for the 13th Hong Kong Film Awards was held in 1994.-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:... Hong Kong Film Awards Hong Kong Film Awards The Hong Kong Film Awards , founded in 1982, are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong and among the most respected in mainland China and Taiwan. Award ceremonies are held annually, typically in April. The Awards recognize achievement in all aspects of filmmaking, such as directing,... |
Best Actor Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor for the best performance by an actor in a leading role.-History:... |
The Untold Story | |
| Best Supporting Actor Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor for the best performance by an actor in a supporting role.-History:... |
Legal Innocence | |||
| 1996 | 16th 16th Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony for the 16th Hong Kong Film Awards was held on 13 April 1997 in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and hosted by Lydia Shum. In total, sixteen winners in fifteen categories were unveiled. Peter Chan's Comrades: Almost a Love Story became the biggest winner for the year with nine awards, setting... Hong Kong Film Awards Hong Kong Film Awards The Hong Kong Film Awards , founded in 1982, are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong and among the most respected in mainland China and Taiwan. Award ceremonies are held annually, typically in April. The Awards recognize achievement in all aspects of filmmaking, such as directing,... |
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor for the best performance by an actor in a supporting role.-History:... |
Young and Dangerous 3 Young and Dangerous 3 Young and Dangerous 3 is a 1996 Hong Kong triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the second sequel in the Young and Dangerous film series.-Plot:... |
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| 1999 | 18th 18th Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony for the 18th Hong Kong Film Awards was held on 25 April 1999.-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:... Hong Kong Film Awards Hong Kong Film Awards The Hong Kong Film Awards , founded in 1982, are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong and among the most respected in mainland China and Taiwan. Award ceremonies are held annually, typically in April. The Awards recognize achievement in all aspects of filmmaking, such as directing,... |
Best Actor Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor for the best performance by an actor in a leading role.-History:... |
Beast Cops | |
| 5th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards The Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards are the annual awards given by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society in Hong Kong, China since 1995. The awards are determined by votes cast in three rounds after a substantial discussion session between the members of the society... |
Best Actor | |||
| 2000 | 19th 19th Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony for the 19th Hong Kong Film Awards was held on 16 April 2000 in the Hong Kong Coliseum.-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:... Hong Kong Film Awards Hong Kong Film Awards The Hong Kong Film Awards , founded in 1982, are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong and among the most respected in mainland China and Taiwan. Award ceremonies are held annually, typically in April. The Awards recognize achievement in all aspects of filmmaking, such as directing,... |
Best Actor Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor for the best performance by an actor in a leading role.-History:... |
Ordinary Heroes Ordinary Heroes (film) Ordinary Heroes is a 1999 Cantonese-language film directed by Ann Hui. It was co-produced by Hong Kong and China. It concerns social reform activists in Hong Kong.The film's Chinese title refers to a popular song by Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng.... |
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| 2002 | 39th Golden Horse Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Princess-D | |
| 2003 | 22nd 22nd Hong Kong Film Awards The ceremony for the 22nd Hong Kong Film Awards was held on 6 April 2003 in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and hosted by Eric Tsang, John Shum, Athena Chu and Anna Yau. Twenty-seven winners in nineteen categories were unveiled... Hong Kong Film Awards Hong Kong Film Awards The Hong Kong Film Awards , founded in 1982, are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong and among the most respected in mainland China and Taiwan. Award ceremonies are held annually, typically in April. The Awards recognize achievement in all aspects of filmmaking, such as directing,... |
Best Supporting Actor Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor for the best performance by an actor in a supporting role.-History:... |
Just One Look Just One Look Just One Look is a 2002 Hong Kong film written and directed by Yip Kam-Hung, and starring Shawn Yue, Anthony Wong and Gillian Chung.-Plot:A young man contemplates revenge on the gangster he believes responsible for his father's death... |
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| Best Supporting Actor Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor for the best performance by an actor in a supporting role.-History:... |
Princess-D | |||
| Best Supporting Actor Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor for the best performance by an actor in a supporting role.-History:... |
Infernal Affairs Infernal Affairs Infernal Affairs is a 2002 Hong Kong crime-thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. It tells the story of a police officer who infiltrates the triads, and a police officer secretly working for the same gang. The Chinese title means "the non-stop path", a reference to Avici, the lowest... |
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| 40th Golden Horse Awards | Best Supporting Actor | |||
| 9th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards The Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards are the annual awards given by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society in Hong Kong, China since 1995. The awards are determined by votes cast in three rounds after a substantial discussion session between the members of the society... |
Best Actor | |||
| 2005 | 42nd Golden Horse Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Initial D Initial D (film) Initial D is a 2005 Hong Kong film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. It is a film adaptation of the Japanese Initial D manga and anime series.-Plot:... |
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| Asia-Pacific Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | |||
| 2006 | 25th 25th Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony for the 25th Hong Kong Film Awards was held on 8 April 2006 in the Hong Kong Coliseum and hosted by Eric Tsang, Teresa Mo and Chapman To... Hong Kong Film Awards Hong Kong Film Awards The Hong Kong Film Awards , founded in 1982, are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong and among the most respected in mainland China and Taiwan. Award ceremonies are held annually, typically in April. The Awards recognize achievement in all aspects of filmmaking, such as directing,... |
Best Supporting Actor Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor for the best performance by an actor in a supporting role.-History:... |
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Filmography
- My Name Ain't Suzie (1985)
- The Final Judgement (1989)
- No Risk, No Gain (1990)
- Dancing Bull (1990)
- When Fortune Smiles (1990)
- The Big Score (1990)
- The Set Up (1990)
- An Eternal Combat (1991)
- Casino Raiders II (1991)
- Erotic Ghost Story II (1991)
- Don't Fool MeDon't Fool MeDon't Fool Me is a 1991 Hong Kong film directed by Herman Yau starring Andy Lau, Tony Leung and Teresa Mo.-Plot:Two friends, Hero Hwa and Chiang Ho-Chie star are two old friends who meet up in later life...
(1991) - Angel-Hunter (1992)
- Hero Of The Beggars (1992)
- Now You See Love, Now You Don'tNow You See Love, Now You Don'tNow You See Love, Now You Don't is a 1992 Hong Kong film directed by Mabel Cheung and Alex Law.In this film, the chief character, played by Chow Yun-Fat who himself grew up in Lamma Island, consistently speaks the Waitau language....
(1992) - Her Fatal Ways 3 (1992)
- Full ContactFull ContactFull Contact is a 1992 Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Ringo Lam. The film stars Chow Yun-fat, Simon Yam, Anthony Wong, and Ann Bridgewater. It was based upon Donald Westlake's novel The Hunter, with Chow Yun-Fat's character, Gou Fei, analogous to the novel's main character,...
(1992) - Hard BoiledHard BoiledHard Boiled is a 1992 Hong Kong action film directed by John Woo. The film stars Chow Yun-fat as Inspector "Tequila" Yuen, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai as Tony, an undercover cop, and Anthony Wong as Johnny Wong, a leader of criminal triads. The film features Tequila, whose partner is killed in a tea...
(1992) - What A Hero! (1992)
- The Invincible Constable (1993)
- The Untold Story (1993)
- A Moment of Romance II (1993)
- The Heroic TrioThe Heroic TrioThe Heroic Trio is a 1993 Hong Kong action film directed by Johnny To, starring Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung, and Anita Mui as the titular trio. Other cast include Damian Lau, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Paul Chun, James Pak and Yan Yee Kwan...
(1993) - Taxi Hunter (1993)
- Retribution Sight Unseen aka. Three Days of a Blind Girl (1993)
- Madam City Hunter (1993)
- Love To Kill (1993)
- ExecutionersExecutioners (film)Executioners , is a 1993 Hong Kong action film and a sequel to The Heroic Trio, both films which were directed by Johnny To, starring Michelle Yeoh, Anita Mui and Maggie Cheung, returning as the main characters of the first film...
(1993) - Lamb Killer (1993)
- Master Wong VS Master Wong (1993)
- Fight Back to School IIIFight Back to School IIIFight Back to School 3 is a Hong Kong comedy film produced in 1993 starring Stephen Chow and Cheung Man. The film was written and directed by Wong Jing, who replaced Gordon Chan as the director of the third installment.-Plot:...
(1993) - Legal Innocence (1993)
- Daughter of Darkness (1993)
- Tigers - The Legend Of Canton (1993)
- The Mad MonkThe Mad MonkJi Gong is a 1993 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Johnny To, and starring Stephen Chow as the "Mad Monk" Ji Gong, a popular Chinese folklore figure from the Southern Song Dynasty...
(1993) - The Underground Banker (1993)
- Organized Crime & Triad Bureau (1994)
- Brother of Darkness (1994)
- Rock N'Roll Cop (1994)
- Bomb Disposal Officer: Baby Bomb (1994)
- Awakening (1994)
- Cop Image (1994)
- A Gleam of Hope (1994)
- Now You See Me Now You Don't (1994)
- Land of Treasure (1995)
- New Tenant (1995)
- Our Neighbour Detective (1995)
- Highway Man (1995)
- The Day that Doesn't Exist (1995)
- Husbands & Wife (1995)
- Another Chinese Cop (1996)
- Young and Dangerous 2Young and Dangerous 2Young and Dangerous 2 is a 1996 Hong Kong triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the first sequel in the Young and Dangerous film series.-Plot:...
(1996) - Young and Dangerous 3Young and Dangerous 3Young and Dangerous 3 is a 1996 Hong Kong triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the second sequel in the Young and Dangerous film series.-Plot:...
(1996) - Top Banana Club (1996)
- Ebola SyndromeEbola SyndromeEbola Syndrome is a 1996 Hong Kong exploitation film starring Anthony Wong and directed by Herman Yau.-Plot synopsis:Ah Kai is a wanted convict from China who escapes to South Africa after killing his former boss and his boss's wife...
(1996) - Young and DangerousYoung and DangerousThe Young and Dangerous film series is a collection of Hong Kong films about a group of triad young members, detailing their adventures, dangers and growth in a Hong Kong triad society...
(1996) - Big BulletBig BulletBig Bullet is a 1996 action film directed, produced and co-written by Benny Chan. The film won awards for film editing at the 1996 Golden Horse Film Festival and the 16th Hong Kong Film Awards.-Plot:...
(1996) - Mongkok Story (1996)
- Out of the Blur (1996)
- Black MaskBlack Mask (film)Black Mask is a 1996 Hong Kong action film starring Jet Li, Lau Ching-Wan, Karen Mok and Anthony Wong Chau-Sang. It was directed by Daniel Lee and produced by Tsui Hark and his production company Film Workshop....
(1996) - Viva EroticaViva EroticaViva Erotica is a 1996 Hong Kong film directed by Derek Yee and Lo Chi-Leung.-Plot:Viva Erotica is a sex-comedy film, though with a serious subject of how an artist has to compromise with his talents for living...
(1996) - Clan of Amazons (1996)
- ArmageddonArmageddon (1997 film)Armageddon is a 1997 Hong Kong film directed by Gordon Chan, and starring Andy Lau, Michelle Reis and Anthony Wong.-Summary:In the near future 10 men are voted as the 10 who could lead the world; on the list is leading Hong Kong scientist Dr. Ken...
(1997) - Young and Dangerous 4Young and Dangerous 4Young and Dangerous 4 is a 1997 Hong Kong triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the third sequel to the Young and Dangerous film series.-Plot:...
(1997) - Midnight Zone (1997)
- Jail in Burning Island (1997)
- Teaching Sucks! (1997)
- Option Zero (1997)
- Beast Cops (1998)
- Young and Dangerous V (1998)
- The Group (1998)
- The Demon's Baby (1998)
- Haunted MansionHaunted Mansion (1998 film)Haunted Mansion is a 1998 Hong Kong horror film directed and written by To Lai-chi, produced by Wong Jing, and starring Anthony Wong, Gigi Lai and Law Lan.-Plot:Gigi and her husband Fai move in to an old mansion to join her mother and sister Fan...
(1998) - Rape Trap (1998)
- GOD.COM (1998)
- Mr. Wai-go (1998)
- The Storm RidersThe Storm RidersThe Storm Riders is a 1998 Hong Kong film based on the manhua series Fung Wan by artist Ma Wing-shing. Directed by Andrew Lau, it starred Ekin Cheng as Wind and Aaron Kwok as Cloud. The plot involves two children, Whispering Wind and Striding Cloud, who become powerful warriors under the evil Lord...
(1998) - The Untold Story 2The Untold Story 2The Untold Story 2 aka. Human Flesh Bun 2 is a 1998 Hong Kong film.The blood flows freely in this sequel to the first Untold Story, which now finds Anthony Wong Chau-Sang in a different role; in a film that is just as violent and frightening as the original...
(1998) - Metade FumacaMetade FumacaMetade Fumaca is a 1999 Hong Kong film directed by Kam-Hung Yip.-Cast and roles:* Eric Tsang - Roy 'Mountain Leopard'* Nicholas Tse - Smokey* Shu Qi - Ah Nam* Kelly Chen - Policewoman...
(1999) - Heaven of Hope (1999)
- Deadly Camp (1999)
- A Lamb in Despair (1999)
- The Legendary 'Tai Fei'The Legendary 'Tai Fei'The Legendary 'Tai Fei' is a 1999 Hong Kong film directed by Kant Leung and starring Anthony Wong. It is a spin-off to the Young and Dangerous film series.-Synopsis:...
(1999) - Fascination Amour (1999)
- Raped by an Angel 4: The Raper's Union (1999)
- Ordinary HeroesOrdinary Heroes (film)Ordinary Heroes is a 1999 Cantonese-language film directed by Ann Hui. It was co-produced by Hong Kong and China. It concerns social reform activists in Hong Kong.The film's Chinese title refers to a popular song by Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng....
(1999) - A Man Called HeroA Man Called HeroA Man Called Hero is a 1999 Hong Kong film based on the manhua series Chinese Hero: Tales of the Blood Sword by artist Ma Wing-shing. Directed by Andrew Lau, the film starred Ekin Cheng, Shu Qi, Kristy Yang, Nicholas Tse and Yuen Biao. The film's theme song Tin Sat Ku Hsing was performed by Ekin...
(1999) - Erotic Nightmare (1999)
- The King of Debt Collecting Agent (1999)
- The MissionThe Mission (1999 film)The Mission is a 1999 Hong Kong action film produced and directed Johnnie To, and starring Anthony Wong, Francis Ng, Jackie Lui, Lam Suet, and Simon Yam.-Plot:...
(1999) - Century of the Dragon (1999)
- Ungrateful Tink (1999)
- The Kingdom of Mob (1999)
- Those Were the Days... (2000)
- Phantom Call (2000)
- Baroness (2000)
- Violent CopViolent Cop (2000 film)Violent Cop is a low-budget 2000 Hong Kong cop thriller, directed by Kant Leung Wang Fat.-Cast:* Patrick Tam* Pinky Cheung* Chapman To* Anita Chan Wing Yin* Tony Ho Wah Chiu* Tony Wang* Winnie Leung Man Yee* Cheung Shui-Jit* Chung Kit-Yee...
(2000) - Fist PowerFist PowerFist Power is a 2000 Hong Kong action film directed by Aman Chang, starring Vincent Zhao, Anthony Wong, Gigi Lai and Sam Lee. The film was first released in Hong Kong on January 21, 2000.-Plot:...
(2000) - Queenie & King the Lovers (2000)
- Evil Fade (2000)
- Home for a Villain (2000)
- Hong Kong History X (2000)
- When a Man Loves a Woman (2000)
- Ransom Express (2000)
- Time and TideTime and Tide (2000 film)Time and Tide is a 2000 Hong Kong action film directed by Tsui Hark. The film is set in Hong Kong where a young man becomes a bodyguard and befriends a mercenary determined to begin life a new with the woman he just married...
(2000) - Jiang Hu - The Triad Zone (2000)
- X-Cop Girls (2000)
- Take Top (2000)
- Bloody Secret (2000)
- Ghost Meets You (2000)
- Gen-Y Cops (2000)
- Story of Prostitutes (2000)
- Return to Dark (2000)
- Let It BeLet It Be (film)Let It Be is a 1970 documentary film about The Beatles rehearsing and recording songs for the album Let It Be in January 1969. The film features an unannounced rooftop concert by the group, their last performance in public...
(2000) - United We Stand, And Swim (2001)
- RunawayRunaway (2001 film)Runaway, , is a 2001 Hong Kong film directed by Dante Lam. It follows the antics of two inept Triad bosses on the run following a series of mishaps.-Cast:* Nick Cheung as Dan* Ruby Wong as Ching* Samuel Pang as King...
(2001) - Thou Shall Not Commit (2001)
- City of Desire (2001)
- My life as McDullMy Life as McDullMy Life as McDull is a Chinese animated feature film from Hong Kong released in 2001. The film surrounds the life of McDull, a hugely popular cartoon pig character created by Alice Mak and Brian Tse which has appeared on comics ever since the 1990s...
(2001) - The Legend of a Professional (2001)
- Special Strike (2001)
- Visible SecretVisible SecretVisible Secret is a 2001 Hong Kong horror comedy film directed by Ann Hui, starring Eason Chan, Shu Qi, Anthony Wong, Sam Lee, James Wong, Wayne Lai, Kara Hui, Tony Liu and Cheung Tat-ming.-Plot:...
(2001) - Fighting to Survive (2002)
- U-ManU-ManU-Man is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Invaders #3 and was created by Roy Thomas and Frank Robbins.-Publication history:...
(2002) - Princess D (2002)
- Just One LookJust One LookJust One Look is a 2002 Hong Kong film written and directed by Yip Kam-Hung, and starring Shawn Yue, Anthony Wong and Gillian Chung.-Plot:A young man contemplates revenge on the gangster he believes responsible for his father's death...
(2002) - Infernal AffairsInfernal AffairsInfernal Affairs is a 2002 Hong Kong crime-thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. It tells the story of a police officer who infiltrates the triads, and a police officer secretly working for the same gang. The Chinese title means "the non-stop path", a reference to Avici, the lowest...
(2002) - Cat and Mouse (2003)
- Diva Ah Hey (2003)
- Colour of the Truth (2003)
- The Twins EffectThe Twins EffectThe Twins Effect, also known as Vampire Effect in the United States, is a 2003 Hong Kong film directed by Dante Lam and Donnie Yen. The film was derived from Cantopop group Twins, starring both members Charlene Choi and Gillian Chung in the leading roles. Co-stars include Edison Chen and Ekin Cheng...
(2003) - The MedallionThe MedallionThe Medallion is a 2003 action-comedy film co-written and directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Gordon Chan, and starring Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, and Claire Forlani...
(2003) - Fu boFu bois a 2003 Hong Kong film directed by Wong Ching Po.-Cast:* Eric Tsang* Anthony Wong Chau Sang* Liu Kai-Chi* Johnson Lee* Pauline Suen-Crew:* Wong Ching Po - director* Yip Wai-Shan - producer* Sandy Yip - producer* Lee Kung Lok, Wong Ching Po - editor...
(2003) - Infernal Affairs IIInfernal Affairs IIInfernal Affairs II is a 2003 Hong Kong crime-thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak.It is a prequel to the 2002 film Infernal Affairs. Anthony Wong, Eric Tsang, Edison Chen, Shawn Yue, and Chapman To reprise their roles from the original film alongside new cast members Carina Lau,...
(2003) - Infernal Affairs IIIInfernal Affairs IIIInfernal Affairs III is a 2003 Hong Kong crime thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. It is the third installment in the Infernal Affairs film series, and is both a sequel and a semi-prequel to the original film, as it intercuts events before and after the events in the first film...
(2003) - Golden Chicken 2Golden Chicken 2Golden Chicken 2 is a 2003 Hong Kong film directed by Samson Chiu. It is a sequel to the 2002 Golden Chicken.-Cast and roles:* Sandra Ng - Kam* Bing - Granny B in the queue* Cha Man-Wet - Mainland businessman A...
(2003) - Magic KitchenMagic KitchenMagic Kitchen is a 2004 Hong Kong film, directed by Lee Chi-Ngai.-Synopsis:Yau is the proprietor of a successful restaurant/cafe. However, her personal life is very sad. During a television show, she meets her ex-lover Chuen, who announces that he is going to marry her best friend...
(2004) - 20: 30: 40 (2004)
- McDull, Prince de la BunMcDull, Prince de la BunMcDull, Prince de la Bun is a 2004 animated Hong Kong film directed by Yuen Toe. Telling the life a the fictional pig McDull, it is a sequel to My Life as McDull and it was followed by McDull, the Alumni .There was significant word play in this movie, some of it is based on the "pineapple bun"...
(2004) (voice only) - A-1 HeadlineA-1 HeadlineA-1, is a 2004 Hong Kong thriller film directed by Gordon Chan and Kai Cheung Chung and produced by Fruit Chan.-Cast:* Gordon Lam...
(2004) - Slim Till DeadSlim till DeadSlim till Dead is a 2005 Hong Kong film directed by Marco Mak and stars Anthony Wong and Cherrie Ying.-Cast:* Anthony Wong* Cherrie Ying* Sheren Tang* Raymond Wong* Crystal Tin* Zuki Lee* Wong Jing* Jing Gangshan...
(2005) - House of FuryHouse of FuryHouse of Fury is a 2005 Hong Kong martial arts-action film directed by the film's co-star Stephen Fung. Jackie Chan was one of the executive producers .-Plot:...
(2005) - 2 Young2 Young2 Young is a 2005 Hong Kong romance film, directed by Hong Kong director, Derek Yee. The film was released in Mainland China on 15 April 2005 and in Hong Kong on 28 April 2005....
(2005) - Demoniac Flash (2005)
- Initial DInitial D (film)Initial D is a 2005 Hong Kong film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. It is a film adaptation of the Japanese Initial D manga and anime series.-Plot:...
(2005) - Mob SisterMob SisterMob Sister is a 2005 Hong Kong action film, directed by Wong Ching-Po and starring Karena Lam, Simon Yam and Eric Tsang.-Plot:In the macho triad world where heroes are molded from blood, brawn and brains, what place is there for a defenseless girl? The only exception to the rule is if you earn...
(2005) - All About Love (2005)
- Eight HeroesEight HeroesEight Heroes is a 2006 television series directed by Wong Jing, and starring Anthony Wong, Damian Lau, Lu Yi, Li Bingbing, Li Xiaolu, Dong Xuan, Zheng Xiaodong, Lam Chi-chung, Edison Chen, Fan Bingbing, and Han Xiao. It was produced in 2005 and released in the following year.-Plot:The story is set...
(2006) - Fox Volant of the Snowy MountainFox Volant of the Snowy Mountain (2006 TV series)Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain is a 2006 Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novels Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain and Other Tales of the Flying Fox...
(2006) - McDull, The AlumniMcDull, The AlumniMcDull, the Alumni is a 2006 Hong Kong live action/animated film directed by Samson Chiu. It is the third film adaptation of the popular McDull comic book series, following My Life as McDull, and McDull, Prince de la Bun...
(2006) - ExiledExiledExiled is a 2006 Hong Kong action crime drama film produced and directed by Johnnie To, and starring Anthony Wong, Roy Cheung, Francis Ng, and Simon Yam. The action takes place in contemporary Macau.-Plot:...
(2006) - On the Edge (2006)
- The Painted VeilThe Painted Veil (2006 film)The Painted Veil is a 2006 Chinese-American drama film directed by John Curran. The screenplay by Ron Nyswaner is based on the 1925 novel of the same title by W. Somerset Maugham...
(2006) - Isabella (2006)
- Bullet and Brain(2007)
- Mr.CinemaMr.CinemaMr. Cinema also known as Call Me Left is a 2007 Hong Kong film starring Anthony Wong, Teresa Mo, Ronald Cheng and Karen Mok.-Plot:...
(老港正传）(2007) - SecretSecret (2007 film)Secret , is a 2007 Taiwanese romance film. It is the directorial debut feature film of Taiwanese musician Jay Chou, who also stars as the male lead and co-wrote the movie.The Secret Original Soundtrack was released by JVR Music on 13 August 2007....
(2007) - Dancing LionDancing LionDancing Lion is a 2007 Hong Kong comedy film directed by and starring Francis Ng. It was co-directed by Marco Mak and co-stars Anthony Wong, Teresa Mo, Lam Chi-chung, Lin Yuan and Hins Cheung.-Cast:-External links:* at Hong Kong Cinemagic...
(2007) - Sweet Revenge (2007)
- Simply Actors (2007)
- The Sun Also Rises (2007)
- The Legend of the Condor HeroesThe Legend of the Condor Heroes (2008 TV series)The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was produced by Chinese Entertainment Shanghai, the same company that produced Chinese Paladin , The Little Fairy and The Young Warriors...
(2008) - The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon EmperorThe Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon EmperorThe Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is a 2008 American action adventure film and sequel to The Mummy and The Mummy Returns . The film stars Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, John Hannah, Luke Ford, and Jet Li, and was released on August 1, 2008 in the United States...
(2008) - True Women for SaleTrue Women For SaleTrue Women For Sale is a 2008 drama film directed by Herman Yau and starring Prudence Liew and Anthony Wong Chau Sang.-Plot:...
(2008) - The Underdog Knight (2008)
- Plastic City (2008)
- VengeanceVengeance (2009 film)Vengeance is a 2009 neo-noir crime film directed by Johnnie To from a screenplay written by Wai Ka-Fai. A co-production between Hong Kong and France, the film stars Johnny Hallyday, Anthony Wong, Lam Ka-Tung, Lam Suet, Simon Yam and Sylvie Testud. The film was produced by Milkyway Image, and...
(2009) - Turning PointTurning Point (2009 film)Turning Point is a 2009 Hong Kong film directed by Herman Yau and starring Michael Tse in the title role of "Laughing Gor" and co-starring veteran actors Francis Ng and Anthony Wong...
(2009) - I Corrupt All CopsI Corrupt All Cops-Synopsis:During the time Hong Kong was under British rule, there was a dark age when corruption and bribery were the order of the day. Chinese Chief Inspector Lak together with his gang, Unicorn , Gale and Gold laundered massive sums thereby making Hong Kong an empire of graft...
(2009) - McDull, Kung Fu KindergartenMcDull, Kung Fu KindergartenMcDull, Kung Fu Kindergarten is a 2009 animated Hong Kong film directed by Brian Tse. Telling the story of the fictional piglet McDull entering a kung fu academy, the film is the fourth in the line of film starring McDull.- Plot :...
(2009) - The Secret History of Concubine Yang (2009)
- Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen ZhenLegend of the Fist: The Return of Chen ZhenLegend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen is a 2010 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Andrew Lau. The film is a continuation of the 1994 film Fist of Legend starring Jet Li, with Donnie Yen as Chen Zhen, a role made famous by Bruce Lee in the 1972 film Fist of Fury...
(2010) - PunishedPunishedPunished is a 2011 Hong Kong thriller film directed by Law Wing-cheong. The film stars Anthony Wong, Richie Ren, and Janice Man.-Cast:* Anthony Wong as Wong Ho-chiu* Richie Ren as Chor* Janice Man as Daisy* Maggie Cheung as Mrs. Wong* Candy Lo as May...
(2011) - A Beautiful LifeA Beautiful Life (2011 film)A Beautiful Life is a 2011 romance film directed by Andrew Lau and starring Shu Qi, Liu Ye, Tian Liang, Feng Danying, Sa Rina, Zhang Songwen and Gao Tian with a special appearance by Anthony Wong.-Plot:...
(2011) - The Woman Knight of Mirror LakeThe Woman Knight of Mirror LakeThe Woman Knight of Mirror Lake is a Chinese/Hong Kong biographical film about Qiu Jin, directed by Herman Yau and starring Huang Yi.-Cast:* Huang Yi as Qiu Jin* Kevin Cheng* Pat Ha* Dennis To as Xu Xilin* Anthony Wong* Lam Suet...
(2011) - White VengeanceWhite VengeanceWhite Vengeance, also known as Hong Men Yan, is an upcoming Chinese historical film directed by Daniel Lee and starring Leon Lai, Feng Shaofeng, Liu Yifei, Zhang Hanyu, Anthony Wong, Jordan Chan, Andy On, Xiu Qing and Jia Qing...
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