Biography
Though, he was known to have made some interesting films, this guy could also fight [when it was called for] or act silly when it wasn't necessary. Comedy wasn't really his thing; yet, he chose to try to make us laugh, when it was the action we craved. He appeared in the Shaw Brothers films - The Crimson Charm and The Devil's Mirror. In these films, he played a villainous characters (who were kiled off quickly) and apparently, that didn't suit his tastes, as he decided to take another path in the business. He began producing his own films. Along with some decent fighting skills, he also directed and choreographed, most of the movies that he starred in.
As an screen-fighter, he never [really] gave one of those "Edge-of-your-seat" performances, in any of his films. He actually reminds me of Meng Fei and Billy Chong (even looks like them from a distance) -- but, somehow wasn't as entertaining as either of them, on the screen. As a director, he wasn't too bad either, directing such films as Fatal Flying Guillotine (with Chen Sing and Carter Wong) and the obscure The Bloody Mission (with Hsu Hsao-Chang). Like Liu Chia-Liang and Samo Hung, he was another director, who often appeared in his own films.
As an screen-fighter, he never [really] gave one of those "Edge-of-your-seat" performances, in any of his films. He actually reminds me of Meng Fei and Billy Chong (even looks like them from a distance) -- but, somehow wasn't as entertaining as either of them, on the screen. As a director, he wasn't too bad either, directing such films as Fatal Flying Guillotine (with Chen Sing and Carter Wong) and the obscure The Bloody Mission (with Hsu Hsao-Chang). Like Liu Chia-Liang and Samo Hung, he was another director, who often appeared in his own films.
One of my personal favorites from him, would have to be - The Crane Fighters (with Chia Ling) -- here he's channeling Meng Fei, from Snake & Crane Secret. Another one was - Shaolin Invincible Guys (with Chi Kuan-Chun). These films [actually] showcased his own talents as an actor, as he didn't seem to appear in roles, that challenged his acting abilities. [Both films also had ]. The film also gave former Leading man Wen Chiang-Long, the opportunity to play a villain. His film company "Success Films" [contrary to it's name] only put out a handful of successful films, during the highest point of the kung-fu craze. The company was originally founded, in the early 70's -- a few years after he started acting. While, his acting career outlasted his time behind the camera, he still had more control of his career than many of those he shared the screen with.