Leung Kar Yan Movies
Norman Law Man directs this affable kung fu comedy about the wisecracking Lun Man-chui (Dicky Cheung), who is a master in japes, snipes, and witty insults. His family forces him to put his mental agility to the test and study to become the first certified Cantonese scholar. His rival is a handsome kung fu master named Liu Sin-hoi (Aaron Kwok), who is more than Lun's equal in terms of wit. When their teacher learns that he is being pursued by a dastardly agent from the East Chamber, the two put their differences aside and battle against their newfound enemy. Vivian Chow, Ng Man-tat, Leung Kar yan, and Gordon Lau also appear. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
In this action-packed thriller from Hong Kong, Cheung Ti Chi and Wong Chi Keung are a pair of police detectives who have been assigned to break open a smuggling ring bringing drugs and illegal weapons into the country. The detectives' hard work and dedication to duty causes no small amount of tension in their respective marriages, but it's after they bring most of the smuggling operation's principals to justice that they have to face their greatest crisis, when underworld kingpin Lung attempts to get revenge against the cops by kidnapping their wives. Red Shield stars Danny Lee, Teresa Mo, Michael Dingo, and Leung Kar Yan. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
This standard Hong Kong action film from director Pak Lam Chui was filmed in Thailand using much of the same cast and crew as the contemporaneous Cheetah on Fire. Carrie Ng stars as Lisa Li, who gathers an expedition to seek out the legendary Gold Crystal God, which, according to the local mythology, has the power to heal her deathly sick father. Naturally, she isn't the only one after this valuable treasure, and her rivals soon kidnap the professor who is guiding her. Lisa presses on regardless, along with the professor's daughter, Police Superintendent Wu (Sibelle Hu), and former police officer Chi-liang (Donnie Yen), who acts as their tour guide. Nonstop action and gunplay lead up to a thrilling climactic battle in a cavern filled with deadly traps. The expected visual references to the Indiana Jones series and various '70s drive-in features are enlivened by spirited performances and exuberant pacing, making this an above average low-budget adventure. Gordon Lau co-stars with Ken Lo, Leung Kar-yan, and Michael Woods. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi
- Starring:
- Donnie Yen, Sibelle Hu, (more)
Director turned hot Hollywood fight choreographer Yuen Woo-ping spins this propulsive action-thriller. When officer Hsiu (Leung Kar-yan) successfully cracks into a major drug ring, he is able to arrest everyone except the group's ruthless ringleader, Swatow (Johnny Wang Lung-wei). The following day, Hsiu ends up full of holes and the police department launching a desperate manhunt to find Swatow. When they eventually track him down, the criminal is set up to be murdered by crooked cop named Feng (Ng Man-tat), who is working for a rival smuggler. When protagonist Fang (Jacky Cheung Hok-yau) stumbles upon evidence that Feng is working for the crime world, he quickly learns that Feng is not the only dirty cop in the department. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jacky Cheung
- 1982
Director and famed martial arts choreographer Yuen Woo Ping takes the helm for this old school-style adventure based on the exploits of legendary Chinese martial artist Huo Yuan Chia. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Brothers Little John and Big John make a living as small-time con men. When things go sour, they turn to a powerful man called the Silver Fox, only to find that he too is a con man who's playing them at their own game. Their luck is sure to run out soon, but lucky for them, they run into Fatty the Beggar, who proves that when it comes to the real power of kung fu, looks can be deceiving. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
- 1978
Yip Wing Cho directs the martial arts action film Sleeping Fist. After being beaten by some thugs, police officer Chin Tai Ba (Leung Kar Yan) learns the Sleeping Fist style from martial arts master Chung Yiu (Yuen Siu Tin). After mastering his training, Chin sets out with his teacher and Cub (Wong Yat Lung) to get his revenge. But the bad guys have a secret weapon of their own, Eagle Claw master Kao (Kao Hsiung). ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
When a hapless novice (Chi Kuan-Chun is thrown out of the Shaolin Temple after suffering a series of humiliations brought upon him by a corrupt monk, he has no choice but to wander the dangerous countryside. After being forced to deal with a variety of martial arts experts in order to survive, he finds himself having mastered the art of Kung Fu. With his new skills teeming to show themselves, Chi returns to the temple in an attempt to expose the monk for what he truly is. The Ways of Kung Fu also features Leung Kar Yan, Mang Fei, Chung Wa, Chi Kuan Chun, Wu Ma, Got Siu Bo, Ma Cheung, and Yu Tien Lung.
~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Starring:
- Leung Kar Yan, Meng Fei, (more)
- 1976
Yip Wing Cho's revenge action film The Thundering Mantis stars Leung Kar Yan as Ah Chi, a martial arts student who is expelled from his school after a fight with one of Boss Hsia's (Wong Yat Lung) men. Ah Chi befriends a child whose uncle is well-versed in the Insane Mantis Fist technique. After Hsia's men beat up Ah Chi, Chi is adopted by the uncle. When Hsia's men kill the uncle, Ah Chi snaps and seeks a very violent revenge. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Leung Kar Yan
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