Stephen Chow Movies
Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Wah-kei directed this minor comedy which draws upon plot elements from the Three Men and a Baby series for much of its humor. Jacky Cheung top lines as Happy Chan, who opens a fashionable hair salon next door to a more traditional barber shop, resulting in some not-so-friendly competition with its owner (Richard Ng). The barber has a beautiful daughter named Ying (Sharla Cheung), and one night, Happy and two of his male friends -- Ho-yan (Max Mok) and Puddin (Stephen Chiau) -- go to her house for an evening of drinking. They all pass out, and when Ying turns up pregnant, no one is quite sure whom the baby's father might be. Whomever it is will not only have a great responsibility, but will also have to shell out half a million dollars to Ying's angry and potentially violent parents. Lydia Shum co-stars with Yip Wing-cho and Liu Kai-chi. ~ Robert Firsching, All Movie Guide
- 1987
In this gangster epic in the tradition of The Godfather, the murder of a crime boss leads to a tense power struggle between his three adopted sons. As it is slowly revealed which brother is the traitor, the three-way standoff turns into a bloody final shootout. The signature style of Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo is somewhat absent, most likely due to his collaboration with co-director Ma Wu. ~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, All Movie Guide
Legend of the Dragon was also released as Legend of Dragon. Either way, the title seemed to suggest that Bruce Lee was in some way involved in the proceedings. While there's plenty of martial arts action, the late Mr. Lee does not participate. We suspect that the most fervent fans of chop socky will be satisfied all the same, as it does feature the talents of Stephen Chow. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
