Liu Chia-Liang
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1975 - The Spiritual Boxer
1976 - Challenge Of The Masters 1977 - Executioners From Shaolin 1978 - 36th Chamber Of Shaolin 1978 - Shaolin Mantis 1978 - Heroes Of The East 1979 - Spiritual Boxer-2 1979 - Dirty Ho 1979 - Mad Monkey Kung Fu 1980 - Return To The 36th Chamber 1980 - My Young Auntie 1981 - Martial Club 1982 - Legendary Weapons Of China 1982 - Cat VS Rat 1983 - Lady Is The Boss 1984 - 8 Diagram Pole Fighters 1986 - Disciples Of The 36th Chamber 1987 - Martial Arts Of Shaolin 1988 - Tiger On Beat 1989 - Aces Go Places-5 1990 - Tiger On Beat-2 1994 - Drunken Master-2 1994 - Drunken Master-3 2003 - Drunken Monkey |
Biography
One of a few directors to use authentic martial-arts in his films, he became a cinematic favorite with the release of his 2nd film, Challenge Of The Masters (1976). This film delve deeper into the Teacher & Student relationship, like no other films at that time. Another aspect the would line his films core would be that of the Martial Spirit. He wanted viewers to know the essence of the true martial-arts went beyond mere fighting or techniques. In the film when the teacher tells his student to show kindness to his enemy and to Forgive and Forbear, let many see that this wasn't just another director out to make a buck, but an Educator as well.
His first film, Spiritual Boxer (1975), dealt with the myths of kung-fu (Iron Armour) and served as the first Kung-fu Comedy. In his 3rd film, he introduced us to the character Pei Mei, a renegade Priest who would go down in history as one of the genre's most well-known villains. He was the first director to use "Slow-motion" filming to the benefit of the viewer, allowing us to see just what we often missed (during a fast exchange). His films have been some of the most sought after and request titles around and those who know or have seen his work can't deny - he was one of the best Kung Fu filmmakers of our generation.
Working as a choreographer for the late Chang Cheh, he is actually the one who gave us the "Shaolin series" that Chang shot. He was basically responsible for training the actors martial-arts for the films. The film 36th Chamber Of Shaolin (Master Killer), helped to give fans an indepth view of the training at Shaolin Temple and made him a top director, at the same time. He has made stars of out Gordon Liu, Hui Ying-Hung, Wong Yu, and Hsiao Ho, and Wang Lung-Wei, while making anyone who's worked with him look (10) times better. I would love to see his version of Drunken Master-2, before Jackie Chan re-edited it.
His first film, Spiritual Boxer (1975), dealt with the myths of kung-fu (Iron Armour) and served as the first Kung-fu Comedy. In his 3rd film, he introduced us to the character Pei Mei, a renegade Priest who would go down in history as one of the genre's most well-known villains. He was the first director to use "Slow-motion" filming to the benefit of the viewer, allowing us to see just what we often missed (during a fast exchange). His films have been some of the most sought after and request titles around and those who know or have seen his work can't deny - he was one of the best Kung Fu filmmakers of our generation.
Working as a choreographer for the late Chang Cheh, he is actually the one who gave us the "Shaolin series" that Chang shot. He was basically responsible for training the actors martial-arts for the films. The film 36th Chamber Of Shaolin (Master Killer), helped to give fans an indepth view of the training at Shaolin Temple and made him a top director, at the same time. He has made stars of out Gordon Liu, Hui Ying-Hung, Wong Yu, and Hsiao Ho, and Wang Lung-Wei, while making anyone who's worked with him look (10) times better. I would love to see his version of Drunken Master-2, before Jackie Chan re-edited it.
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My Favorite Films
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