Bruce Liang
(Liang Shao-Lung)
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Biography
A good actor (with even better martial-arts skills), he was also a very good choreographer, working on a number of films. He had super-kicking skills and some very fast movements for his (somewhat), stout appearance. He can dazzle you with his fierce fighting or he can have you rolling on the floor - with his silly brand of Comedy. Never a fighter who'd really bore you and (like Lo Meng), not one to back down from a fight. He choreographed Bruce & Iron Finger, marking the first time that (2) "Bruce Lee Impersonators" (he and Bruce Li) appeared in the same film, together.
The film Incredible Master Beggars, was an instant hit for him and co-star Hon Kwok-Choi. They would go on to appear in numerous films, such as Ruthless Revenge, Dragon Lives Again, Bruce, D-Day At Macao, and 10 Tigers Of Shaolin. His screen persona had him (constantly) provoking people to fight him, so he could show-off his skill. As for fighting, he displayed excellent Kicking abilities -- a master of the Jumping Spin Kick; you'll find him using it often. He was a performer, who never let his fans down -- (especially) when they were looking for an awesome display of kicking.
Some of his best fights, have been against his friend Yasuaki Kurata. When these two got together, prepare for some "Knock-Down-Drag-Out" action. The movie Call Me Dragon, is probably the best example of these two really going at it, while The Fighting Dragon and Little Dragon From Hong Kong, are others. Another showcase for his skills, was in the film Iron-Fisted Eagle Claw (along side Shaw star - Chi Kuan-Chun. During the filming of Tattoo Connection, it was rumored that Jim Kelly had disagreements with him and his co-star Tan Tao-Liang. Seems Kelly liked to (actually) hit his co-stars, but he became irritated, when they hit him back.
My favorite film from him, would have to be - The Fists The Kicks, & The Evils. Here he pulled out all of his tricks -- showing off his comedy, drama, fists, and footwork; in one of the better films about kung-fu's Crane-style. Villains Yang Sze and Kao Fei were also in top form, as both put on an awesome display of skill. In later years, he was known for his work in Television, especially the series, The Fist (playing the character Bruce Lee played in The Chinese Conection. I have some footage of this, and it definitely looked like, an excellent series. He would suprise fans with his portrayal of the "The Beast" in the film, Kung Fu Hustle (2004). He would appear with Shaw veteran Chen Kuan-Tai, in the film The Gallants (2010) - both playing older kung-fu guys, looking for one more chance, to show what they could do. Given the right role, it's hard to say, when his screen days are (truly) over.