Biography

Simply put, he changed the look of Kung Fu films, forever. His approach transcended most filmmakers during that period because he had many talented people working for him - the (2) best Choreographers in kung-fu films (period) Liu Chia-Liang and Tang Chia, as well as a slew of martial-arts/actors at his disposal. He filmed what many consider one of the best Swordplay films of all-time with The One-Armed Swordsman. It made him the first director to break the $1 million dollar barrier for films in Asia. 

His films consisted of Blood & Guts (literally), while they were held together by strong acting, choreography, and themes of Brotherhood & Chivalry. The pace of his films could change at a moments notice, yet, they always seem to keep the viewers intrigued with suspenseful plots and sensational finales. The heroes of his films (no matter how heroic they were), were always subjected to fierce battles and brutal deaths. It wasn't uncommon to see the hero still fighting with a knife or a hatchet stuck in his back or stomach (usually tied with his jacket to stop his guts from spilling out, while he continued to fight a number of (weapon-wielding) assilants. 

​He was instrumental is introducing us to numerous actors who would become favorites of fans around the world - David Chiang, Ti Lung, Chen Kuan-Tai, Alexander Fu-Sheng Wang Lung-Wei, Chi Kuan-Chun, as well as The Venoms. Indeed, everyone that became associated with him owes something to this man. His films delighted, shocked, excited, and entertained us like no one before him. It's no doubt that he will always be remembered for his filmmaking style and as being one of the innovators of true kung-fu classics. 

My Favorite Films

  • 5 Shaolin Masters 
  • King Eagle 
  • Magnificent Ruffians 
  • Crippled Avengers 
  • Duel Of The Iron Fists 
  • Masked Avengers 
  • The Water Margin series 
  • Sword Stained With Royal Blood 

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