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Masters Of Disaster

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<p>Koreans seem to make the best villains - Larger repetoire [with Kicks] and scowls on their faces. </p>

LO LIEH will be the #1 Villain of all time

The same voice was often used for the Silver-haired villains

Chang Yi (Grey-haired) - Eagle's Claws, Fatal Needles, Fatal Fists, The Lady Constables
Wang Jang-Li - Invincible Armor, Secret Rivals
Kao Fei - Mar's Villa
Kam Kong - Master Of The Flying Guillotine, Iron Monkey, The Crane Fighters

For anyone who has ever sat down and watched an authentic kung-fu movie can agree, there's nothing that makes these films more interesting, than a great villain. It is by the villain, that the hero is truly measured and the better the villain, the more exciting a film will be. In most cases, the skill of the villain must be almost twice that of the hero, because this gives the hero, a much more broader range of emotions to go through. In these films, the hero usually is no match for the villain. Yet, it's this element, that makes him have to strive and get down to serious training. He has to (also) overcome the fear of possibly dying, the next time they meet.

Here, we will examine some of the best villains the genre has to offer. We will explore those certain elements that they all should have, qualities that make them unique, and various things about them that fans, just can't get enough of. We will examine (1) Their Look, (2) Their Skill-level, (3) Their Movement, (4) Their Specialities, (5) Evil Quotient - [what made them truly evil], (6) Their Presentation, and (7) How playing villains affected their careers. I've also listed some of the films, where you can see them at their villainous best.

Rating Grid

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Skill
Movement
Specialty
Presentation
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How did it help their career

Billy Chow

Look: 8
Skill: 6
Movement: 6
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Presentation: 8

Evil Quotient-8

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Chan Hung-Lieh

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There was no doubt that he'd end up playing villains - just one look at his face and you knew, that you had to keep an eye on him. He was one of the characters, that no matter how they tried to pour on the charm, you just knew, he couldn't be trusted. While, he's played a number of villainous roles, he's been more cunning, than he has been (down right) evil. One of his first notices,came in the film - Magnificent Trio, as one of the crooks, who was trying to make a name for himself (along with a lot of cash).

Later films like Mission Impossible, gave him ample room, to show just how evil, he could be. Whether it was in Swordplay films (Come Drink With Me) of early kung-fu classics (2 Graves Of Kung Fu), he always put on a good performance. It was during the latter film, that he began this habit of running his fingers through his hair (from front-to-back), that somehow, became his Trademark. I remember him doing this move a lot in the film - The Great Hunter - even in his death-scene.

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Chan Shen

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Chan Wei-Man

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Chang Shan

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Chang Yi

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Chao Hsiung

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Chen Sing

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Cheng Kai-Ying

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Chiang Tao

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Chien Yueh-Sheng

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Chin Chi-Chu

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Chu Te-Hu

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Billy Chow

Look: 8
Skill: 6
Movement: 6
Specialty: ?
Presentation: 6

What It Did For His Career

There was no doubt that he'd end up playing villains - just one look at his face and you knew, that you had to keep an eye on him. He was one of the characters, that no matter how they tried to pour on the charm, you just knew, he couldn't be trusted. While, he's played a number of villainous roles, he's been more cunning, than he has been (down right) evil. One of his first notices,came in the film - Magnificent Trio, as one of the crooks, who was trying to make a name for himself (along with a lot of cash).

Later films like Mission Impossible, gave him ample room, to show just how evil, he could be. Whether it was in Swordplay films (Come Drink With Me) of early kung-fu classics (2 Graves Of Kung Fu), he always put on a good performance. It was during the latter film, that he began this habit of running his fingers through his hair (from front-to-back), that somehow, became his Trademark. I remember him doing this move a lot in the film - The Great Hunter - even in his death-scene.

Evil Quotient - 5

I thought his portrayal in On The Waterfront, was one of the most dispicable parts, he's ever played. His lust for a certain woman was so bad, that he went to great lengths to rape her. The brutal way he used those Pins against her, was as ingenius, as it was sick. As far as "Fight-scenes" go, this was one of the Bloodiest ones I've seen (in an early 70's film).

Some Of His Best Work

Fist Of Legends
Pedicab Driver
Kickboxer's Tears
Iron Monkey-2
Eastern Condors

Total = 29 points

Chan Hung-Lieh

Look: 8
Skill: 6
Movement: 6
Specialty: ?
Presentation: 6

What It Did For His Career

There was no doubt that he'd end up playing villains - just one look at his face and you knew, that you had to keep an eye on him. He was one of the characters, that no matter how they tried to pour on the charm, you just knew, he couldn't be trusted. While, he's played a number of villainous roles, he's been more cunning, than he has been (down right) evil. One of his first notices,came in the film - Magnificent Trio, as one of the crooks, who was trying to make a name for himself (along with a lot of cash).

Evil Quotient - 5

Some Of His Best Work

On The Waterfront
The Great Hunter
Mission Impossible
Fearless Fighter
2 Graves Of Kung Fu

Total = 29 points

Chan Shen

Look: 10
Skill: 7
Movement: 7
Specialty: None
Presentation: 9

What It Did For His Career

Evil Quotient (8)

Likes to kill off others (especially, in other clans)

Some Of His Best Work

Web Of Death
What Price Honesty

Total = 41 points

Chan Wei-Man

Look: 8
Skill: 8
Movement: 7
Specialty: Knife-hand to head
Presentation: 8

What It Did For His Career

Even when he played Good guys, they always seemed to be - right on the edge - from being Bad (psychotic). So, when he finally decided to cross that line and play villains, it wasn't much of a stretch for him. While, he flaucuated between good and bad guy roles early on in his career, he began to lean more towards villainous roles in the mid-70's with such films as - Thou Shalt Not Kill, But Once and The Handcuffs.

In the film - Bruce Li, the Invincible; he was such a terror, that when a guy caught him in bed with his wife, he (and his friends) decided to let him finish, because they might have a better chance at beating him, once his strength was sapped. It didn't work, because once he finished with her, he finished them off as well. He's always played his characters with such tenacity, that you'd really have to be at the top of your game, to offer him any serious competition.

He seemed to find his Evil-side, in the film Martial Arts (also known as The Chinese Mack). This film showed his slow transition, into a bad character. At first, he was the "Chivalrous" hero, helping those in need. Later, when he's sent away to find success, he does so, with the aid of a scrupulous female. She breaks down his reservations, about using his fight-skill for evil (profit) and he eventually, loses sight of his reason for learning martial-arts, in the first place.

Later, in Sun Chung's Judgement Of An Assassin, he plays a hired killer, with a scary presence and (almost) invincible fighting-skill. He battled Ti Lung in a number of films. Unforgiven Of Shaolin, had him wanting to eridicate Shaolin and all of its' disciples and in The Master Strikes Back, he dispised Ti Lung (and the way he wanted to clean up the town) so much, that he began taking it out on his son. In Wong Ching's Mercenaries From Hong Kong, money ruled the day and he began trying to kill off his friends.

Yet, most remember him best from Super Ninjas, as the evil leader of the "5 Elements Ninjas" - who were hired by one clan, to kill a rival clan and its' members. Once this is done, he decides to take over the whole Martial World. Here, he was at his best and showed no remorse for anything he did (no matter how many people he killed).

Evil Quotient - 8

Some Of His Best Work

Bruce Li, The Invincible
Judgement Of An Assassin
Blooded Treasury Fight
The Unforgiven Of Shaolin
Super Ninjas

Total = 39 points

Chang Shan

Look: 7
Skill: 10
Movement: 10
Specialty: High Kick
Presentation: 9

What It Did For His Career

Evil Quotient (8)

Some Of His Best Work

Shaolin Vs Ninja
7 Steps Of Kung Fu
Of Cooks & Kung Fu
Killing In The Nude
Shaolin Temple Strikes Back

Total = 44 points

Chang Yi

Look: 10
Skill: 8
Movement: 8
Specialty: Throat Lock
Presentation: 10

What It Did For His Career

Started out as a Good-guy. Cool, Calm, and Intellectual - He wasn't one to kill, just for killing's sake. He always uses reasoning before he kills.

Always wore fancy garmets and General's robes.

When most people think of Chang Yi, they're immediately reminded of his perfomance in the film - Eagle's Claws, as the maniaical Mantis-fist expert (complete with Pointed-hat and curled-up boots).

While, he doesn't possess the incredible fighting skills (i.e., fancy kicks) of many of his contemporaries, like Lo Lieh - Intensity and tenacity, are what has made him a fan favorite for years.

Evil Quotient (9)

Some Of His Best Work

The Victim
Eagle's Claws
Challenge Of Death
Monkey Fist, Floating Snake
Shaolin Invincible Sticks
Fatal Needles, Fatal Fists

Total = 45 points

Chao Hsiung

Look: 10
Skill: 8
Movement: 7
Specialty: None
Presentation: 8

What It Did For His Career

Evil Quotient (8)

He never looked more meancing, than he did, when he appeared in 5 Fingers Of Death. He had ample time to practice his "mean-mugging" in the Shaw classic, The Chinese Boxer.

Some Of His Best Work

5 Fingers Of Death
The Chinese Boxer
The Skyhawk
Broken Oath
Irin-Fisted Monk

Total = 41 points

Chen Sing

Look: 9
Skill: 9
Movement: 7
Specialty: Tiger Claw
Presentation: 9

What It Did For His Career

He looked his best in films like - The Himalayan and Kung Fu Executioner; roles fitting of his talent.

Evil Quotient (8)

Some Of His Best Work

The Himalayan
The Magnificent
Kung Fu Executioner
The Shaolin Plot
Naked Comes The Huntress

Total = 42 points

Cheng Kai-Ying

Look: 10
Skill: 8
Movement: 8
Specialty: None
Presentation: 8

What It Did For His Career

I first remember him, in the film The Chinese Mack. Here, he was one of the "3 Tigers" - a trio of vicious bandits, that used to be buddies with Mr. Shin (a former bandit, himself). While traveling, they ran out of money and stopped by for some cash, only to start wrecking his home, instead. Then, he was quick and to-the-point, when it came to fighting. A good friend of CWM - worked with him often.

Evil Quotient (8)