Biography
Though, mostly known for his suspenseful films and horror epics, he originally started out directing Comedies like Mr. Funnybone and Intrigue In Nylons. He liked to write films that dealt with the "darkside" of society, usually, from true events. He graduated from National Art School, majoring in editing and directing. He was the assistant director on Hong Kong Nocturne, while his initial introduction into Martial-arts film started with Iron Bodyguard and would end with Coward Bastard.
He also co-directed Streetgangs From Hong Kong, but his real claim to fame would be the tough and gritty film - The Teahouse starring Chen Kuan-Tai. This film was so powerful to many at that time, because it was so accurate. Triad dealings and such were on the rampage and Kuei captured all of the destructive nature of this period wonderfully, on film. Like director Sun Chung, he would often delve into the different genres (Comedy, Martial-arts, Drama, etc), scoring a number of hits in each one. He even worked with Sun on Homocides - The Criminals-2 and Assault - The Criminals-4.
I remember kung-fu fanatics searched high and low for his film The Teahouse, thinking that it was a bonafide kung-fu flick, because of its' star. This (also) happened with its' sequel Big Brother Cheng. Yet, when I found out the truth back (1993) I stopped looking for them, though I was (still) interested in seeing them. I, personally, can't wait to see his film Fearful Interlude with Wang Hsieh. Like director Pao Hsueh-Li, he gained a lot of respect for Chen Kuan-Tai early on in his career, using him in various film projects. Working with director Kuei, was the reason Chang Cheh had to leave for Taiwan, without the actor. Kuei's (2) most popular films with kung-fu fans were the horror classic Boxer's Omen (starring Kao Fei) and the excellently crafted - Killer Constable.
He also co-directed Streetgangs From Hong Kong, but his real claim to fame would be the tough and gritty film - The Teahouse starring Chen Kuan-Tai. This film was so powerful to many at that time, because it was so accurate. Triad dealings and such were on the rampage and Kuei captured all of the destructive nature of this period wonderfully, on film. Like director Sun Chung, he would often delve into the different genres (Comedy, Martial-arts, Drama, etc), scoring a number of hits in each one. He even worked with Sun on Homocides - The Criminals-2 and Assault - The Criminals-4.
I remember kung-fu fanatics searched high and low for his film The Teahouse, thinking that it was a bonafide kung-fu flick, because of its' star. This (also) happened with its' sequel Big Brother Cheng. Yet, when I found out the truth back (1993) I stopped looking for them, though I was (still) interested in seeing them. I, personally, can't wait to see his film Fearful Interlude with Wang Hsieh. Like director Pao Hsueh-Li, he gained a lot of respect for Chen Kuan-Tai early on in his career, using him in various film projects. Working with director Kuei, was the reason Chang Cheh had to leave for Taiwan, without the actor. Kuei's (2) most popular films with kung-fu fans were the horror classic Boxer's Omen (starring Kao Fei) and the excellently crafted - Killer Constable.
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