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My Young Auntie (长辈)
My Young Auntie (長輩, Zhang bei) is a 1981 Shaw Brothers kung fu comedy directed by and starring Lau Kar-leung with Kara Wai, who won the first Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress; released January 1, 1981, grossing HK$3,346,256.
New Dragon Gate Inn (新龙门客栈)
New Dragon Gate Inn (新龙门客栈), also released as Dragon Inn, is a 1992 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Raymond Lee, a remake of King Hu's 1967 classic Dragon Inn.
Ninja Assassin
Ninja Assassin is a 2009 American action thriller directed by James McTeigue and starring Rain as Raizo, an assassin who turns against the Ozunu Clan that raised him.
Once Upon a Time in China (黄飞鸿)
Once Upon a Time in China (黃飛鴻) is Tsui Hark's 1991 Hong Kong martial arts film starring Jet Li as folk hero Wong Fei-hung in late Qing Canton; it won four Hong Kong Film Awards, grossed over HK$29 million, and launched a six-film series (1991–1997).
One-Armed Swordsman (独臂刀)
One-Armed Swordsman (獨臂刀, Dubei Dao) is a 1967 Shaw Brothers wuxia film directed by Chang Cheh, starring Jimmy Wang Yu as Fang Gang, a swordsman who loses an arm and masters a broken-blade style; the first Hong Kong film to pass HK$1 million.
Ong-Bak (องค์บาก)
Ong-Bak (องค์บาก), also Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior, is a 2003 Thai martial arts film directed by Prachya Pinkaew starring Tony Jaa, whose wire-free Muay Boran stunts made the film an international hit.
Police Story (警察故事) (1985 film)
Police Story (警察故事) is Jackie Chan's 1985 Hong Kong action comedy about cop Chan Ka-kui protecting a witness from drug lord Chu Tao; Golden Harvest production that won Best Film and Best Action Choreography at the 5th Hong Kong Film Awards.
Project A (计划) (film)
Project A (A計劃, 'A' gai wak) is Jackie Chan's 1983 Hong Kong directorial debut, an action comedy starring Chan, Sammo Hung, and Yuen Biao as coast guardsmen fighting pirates, famous for its bicycle chase and clock tower fall.
Reign of Assassins (剑雨)
Reign of Assassins (剑雨) is a 2010 Mandarin-language wuxia film written and directed by Su Chao-pin, starring Michelle Yeoh as an assassin who leaves her gang.
Return to the 36th Chamber (少林搭棚大师)
Return to the 36th Chamber (少林搭棚大师, aka 少林三十六房續集) is a 1980 Shaw Brothers kung fu comedy directed by Lau Kar-leung, starring Gordon Liu as a con man who learns kung fu through scaffolding work at Shaolin; sequel to The 36th Chamber of Shaolin.
Revenge of the Ninja
Revenge of the Ninja is a 1983 Cannon Films martial arts film, the second of the Ninja trilogy, directed by Sam Firstenberg and starring Sho Kosugi as Cho Osaki, a former ninja in America whose doll-import business hides a heroin smuggling operation.
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (力王)
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (力王, Story of Ricky) is a 1991 Hong Kong martial arts splatter film directed by Lam Nai-choi, based on a Japanese manga.
Rise of the Legend
Rise of the Legend (黃飛鴻之英雄有夢) is a 2014 Hong Kong-China martial arts film directed by Roy Chow, starring Eddie Peng as a young Wong Fei-hung.
Rumble in the Bronx (红番区)
Rumble in the Bronx (红番区) is a 1995 Hong Kong action comedy directed by Stanley Tong, starring Jackie Chan as a Hong Kong cop in New York. Shot in Vancouver, it became his 1996 American breakthrough, grossing $32.4 million in the US.
Rurouni Kenshin (るろうに剣心) (film)
Rurouni Kenshin (るろうに剣心), the 2012 live-action film of Watsuki's manga directed by Keishi Otomo, starring Takeru Satoh as the non-killing ex-assassin Kenshin; earned about 3.0 billion yen and launched a five-film series.
Sanshiro Sugata (姿三四郎)
Sanshiro Sugata (姿三四郎, Sugata Sanshiro) is Akira Kurosawa's 1943 directorial debut for Toho, adapted from Tomita Tsuneo's judo novel; released March 25, 1943, cut in 1944, restored in 2003.
Seven Samurai (七人の侍)
Seven Samurai (七人の侍, Shichinin no samurai) is Akira Kurosawa's 1954 Toho jidaigeki in which farmers hire seven ronin to fight bandits; 207 minutes, Silver Lion at Venice, remade as The Magnificent Seven.
Seven Swords (七剑)
Seven Swords (七剑) is Tsui Hark's 2005 wuxia film adapted from Liang Yusheng's novel Seven Swords Descending Tianshan, starring Leon Lai, Donnie Yen, and Lau Kar-leung, set under the Qing ban on martial arts, opening the 62nd Venice Film Festival and winning the Golden Horse Best Action Choreography award.
Shaolin and Wu Tang (少林与武当)
Shaolin and Wu Tang (少林与武当, Shaolin vs. Wu Tang) is a 1983 Hong Kong kung fu film directed by and starring Gordon Liu, produced by Lau Kar-leung, about a Qing lord forcing two friendly rivals to duel; it gave the Wu-Tang Clan its name and samples.
Shaolin Girl (少林少女)
Shaolin Girl (少林少女, Shorin Shojo) is a 2008 Japanese kung fu lacrosse comedy directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro, executive-produced by Stephen Chow and Chihiro Kameyama, starring Ko Shibasaki as Rin, released April 26, 2008 by Toho.
Shaolin Martial Arts (洪拳与咏春)
Shaolin Martial Arts (洪拳與詠春, Hung Fist and Wing Chun) is a 1974 Chang Cheh kung fu film from Chang's Film Company and Shaw Brothers, starring Fu Sheng and Chi Kuan-chun, with hung kuen choreography by Lau Kar-leung.
Shaolin Prince
Shaolin Prince (少林傳人, Shao Lin chuan ren) is a 1982 Shaw Brothers martial arts comedy directed by Tang Chia, written by Wong Jing, starring Ti Lung and Derek Yee as twin princes separated at birth who reunite to defeat the 9th Prince; Hong Kong release 25 February 1983.
Shaolin Wooden Men (少林木人巷)
Shaolin Wooden Men (少林木人巷, also 36 Wooden Men, Shaolin Chamber of Death) is a 1976 Hong Kong kung fu film from Lo Wei Motion Picture Co., directed by Chen Chi-Hwa, starring Jackie Chan as a mute Shaolin student who fights through the wooden men corridor, with choreography by Chan and Gam Ming.
Shogun Assassin
Shogun Assassin (1980) is an American English-dubbed re-edit of the first two Lone Wolf and Cub samurai films, released by New World Pictures, known for Daigoro's baby narration, synth score, UK video-nasty notoriety, and influence on GZA and Tarantino.
Sidekicks (1992 film)
Sidekicks is a 1992 American martial arts comedy-drama directed by Aaron Norris. It follows a bullied student who dreams of being the sidekick to Chuck Norris.
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (蛇形刁手, Se ying diu sau) is a 1978 Hong Kong kung fu comedy, Yuen Woo-ping's directorial debut, starring Jackie Chan, Yuen Siu-tien, and Hwang Jang-lee; it made Chan a star and founded the kung fu comedy with Drunken Master.
Snake in the Monkey's Shadow (猴形扣手)
Snake in the Monkey's Shadow (猴形扣手) is a 1979 Hong Kong kung fu comedy film directed by Cheung Sum, starring John Cheung Ng-long and Wilson Tong, and released in February 1979.
SPL: Sha Po Lang (杀破狼)
SPL: Sha Po Lang (殺破狼, Kill Zone) is a 2005 Hong Kong action crime film directed by Wilson Yip, starring Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, and Wu Jing; Yen's realistic action direction won a Hong Kong Film Award and spawned two sequels.
Sword in the Moon (청풍명월)
Sword in the Moon (청풍명월, Cheongpungmyeongwol) is a 2003 Korean muhyeop period action film by Kim Ui-seok, starring Choi Min-soo and Cho Jae-hyun as sworn friends split by the 1623 Injo coup; Cannes 2004, 536,258 admissions.
Tai Chi Boxer
Tai Chi Boxer (功夫小子闯情关, aka Tai Chi II or Tai Chi Fist) is a 1996 Hong Kong martial arts comedy directed by Yuen Woo-ping and Cheung Sing-yim, starring Wu Jing in his debut as a braid-fighting tai chi hero against opium smugglers; it grossed HK$742,095 in Hong Kong.