Francis Ng Movies
Like his famous contemporary, Jet Li, martial arts pro Francis Ng distinguished himself as an onscreen action hero from the late '90s onward, predominantly in Asian productions. His credits include Sexy and Dangerous (1996), The H.K. Triad (1999), Infernal Affairs II (2003), and Exiled (2006). ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide- 1997
This sequel, released only four months after the first film, takes place during a 12-hour period when a pimp (Francis Ng), a punk (Roy Cheung), and anti-triad bureau cop (Cheung Tat-ming) get involved in the battle between opposing gangs (including shots showing the arrival of real Hong Kong police). The title translates as "Go! Top Dog Army." Shown at the 1997 Vancouver Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Francis Ng, Roy Cheung, (more)
After his Hollywood debut (Maximum Risk), Hong Kong director Ringo Lam returned to his homeland for the 34-day shoot of this $13 million action pic. After cops find a corpse and bomb chemicals, Inspector Pao (Lau Ching-wan) arrests suspect Mak Kwan (Francis Ng), hoping his girlfriend will lead them to his Taiwan gang, but Mak makes an escape and the girlfriend makes off for Macao. Pao figures that the gang will go for the $230 million at the Hong Kong Jockey club. Shown at 1997 film festivals (Rotterdam, Berlin). ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lau Ching-Wan, Francis Ng, (more)
- 1997
Triad boss Kwan (Francis Ng), wounded by Japanese associates, arrives at the hospital where, with voiceover and flashbacks, he recalls how he was betrayed by his boss, friend, and girlfriend. After telling this tale, however, he reveals it was all a lie and outlines the brutal truth, describing those he killed during his rise in Hong Kong's criminal society. The title translates as "Mongkok Top Dog," a reference to Hong Kong's criminal district. Shown in 1997 at the Vancouver Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Francis Ng, Loretta Lee, (more)
- 1997
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A prequel to the two previous entries in the God of Gamblers saga, this drama follows the apprenticeship of the unbeatable cardsharp Ko Chun. The story begins as his stepfather Kent, one of the world's greatest gamblers, enters him in a competition and then betrays him by arranging things so his godson beats Ko. The young card player vows revenge, and, with the help of a powerful triad's daughter and an undercover policeman, he heads out to get it. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Unusual for its straightforward handling of gay themes and homophobia, this commercially-oriented Hong Kong comedy-drama chronicles the upcoming wedding of marriage counselor Law Kar-Sing. But Law is gay and the thought of marrying Chuen, to whom he has been informally betrothed for many years, strikes him as pointless. This does not stop his parents from continuing to pressure him. Chuen too is becoming more aggressive with her demands. But marriage is only a part of Law's problems. Other pressures come from his career, his secret lover Sonny, and an aunt with a few secrets of her own. There is also Law's friend professor Kim who is dying of AIDS. Kim's family does not want his long-time lover to attend the funeral for fear of public scandal. This prompts Sonny to take a radical stance and only makes matters worse. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Hoping to cash in on the popularity of the Young and Dangerous series, Wong Jin produces and Billy Tang directs this yarn about Marble (Lee Lai-chun), Wan (Karen Mok), Fai Chick (Mariane Chan), and Little Star (Teresa Mak Kar-kei), a quartet of gangland street chicks working their turf around Causeway Bay. Marble has long been in love with their gang leader Brother One, and even spent a year in jail for him, taking a weapons rap. There Marble became enemies with the unfortunately named lass Aids (Lily Chung), who was One's former girlfriend. Soon Aids is out and looking to settle the score. Marble is saved by her friends and cowardly thug George (Francis Ng), but Aids vows revenge and is soon plotting more dastardly deeds with a sociopath named Lurcher (Ben Ng). ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Lam Wai-lun directs this supernatural crime thriller about Judas (Francis Ng Chun-yu), a psychopathic killer who stalks women born on June 6, 1969 and cuts out their hearts to check whether or not they are agents of Satan. Naturally, the police takes a dim view of this mode of inquiry and summons Christian policewoman Chan Sau-ching (Chingmy Yau Suk-ching) and thuggish gumshoe Mo (Donnie Yen Chi-tan) onto the case. The fact that Chan, who is normally in Internal Affairs, was investigating the mental fitness of her new partner immediately sets the two on the wrong foot. Meanwhile, Judas begins stalking Chan. Exploding vending machines, cascades of blood, and other signs of the apocalypse ensue. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Donnie Yen
- 1996
Andrew Lau Wai-keung spins this mobland thriller adapted from Niu Lo's cult comic book Cow Man. The film opens with members from the Hung Hing Society whacking another gangster from a rival group who is deep in debt. A comrade with the slain man, sociopathic crime boss Ugly Kwan (Francis Ng Chun-yu) vows revenge and sets his sites on Hung Hing members Chan Ho-nam (Dior Cheng Yee-kin) and Chicken Chiu (Jordan Chan Siu-chan). The two are spirited away to Macau only to be jumped by Kwan's henchmen. Chan's friend is killed while Chan is captured, drugged, and shot on tape having sex with Chicken's girlfriend. Crushed by his friend's perceived betrayal, Chicken leaves for Taiwan while Chan is punished by his gang. Meanwhile, Kwan plots to take over the Hung Hing Society. A surprise box-office smash, this film spawned sequel after sequel. Young and Dangerous 2 hit the theaters a mere two months after the original premiered. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
Benny Chan Muk-sing spins this high-octane police thriller. Noted character actor Lau Ching-wan plays Zhu, a respected though short-tempered cop who finds himself transferred to the Emergency Unit after smacking his superior. When his friend and former colleague Yang (Francis Ng Chun-yu) is murdered during a mob turf war, Zhu vows vengeance, assembling an unofficial posse of his Emergency Unit underlings to take out the gangsters. After a bold robbery of millions of U.S. dollars from the Interpol HQ -- in a scene that was lifted straight out of Michael Mann's Heat -- the gangsters are desperate to get the cash out the colony. Their solution is to highjack a transport plane. Of course, Zhu and the gang cotton on to their dastardly plan just in time, leading to a hair-raising battle within and on top of the aircraft. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Clifford Choi Kai-kwong adapts this popular romantic comedy of errors from the stage to the silver screen. Ma Kam-hang (Francis Ng Chun-yu) is a nebbish owner of a children's book publishing house who had the good fortune to marry the vivacious Ivy (Anita Le Yuen-wah). For their seventh anniversary, Ma plans to take his wife out for a night on the town. He also agrees to let his buddy Henry (Sunny Chan Kam-hung) use their apartment for an illicit liaison. Unfortunately, Ivy promises the same to her friend Linda who also happens to be Henry's wife. And if that weren't enough romantic tomfoolery, Ma's servant and handyman plan to use the pad for a tryst of their own. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Francis Ng, Anita Lee, (more)
