218 SB SWORDSPLAY '60s : ‘ Return of one-armed swordsman ‘

‘ Return of one-armed swordsman ‘

Cast : Jimmy Wang Yu , Chiao Chiao , Essie Lin Chia
Director : Chang Cheh

Synopsis

The one one-armed swordsman had retired from the martial world to live a peaceful life as a farmer with his wife . However, he picked up his sword once again when a gang of eight sadistic villains posed a threat to many righteous clans …

Rating : 4 stars of 5

217 SB SWORDSPLAY '70s : ‘ Soul Of The Sword ‘

‘ Soul Of The Sword ‘

Cast : Ti Lung , Lin Chen-chi , Norman Chu
Director : Hua San

Synopsis

A nameless swordsman determined to defeat the top swordsman in the martial world. Henceforth, he challenged and defeated many famed swordsmen. Soon, he succeeded fighting his way into an official’s residence to challenge his top swordsman …

Rating : 2 1/2 stars of 5

216 HK MOVIE '70s : ‘ Drunken Master ‘

‘ Drunken Master ‘

Type :
Kung Fu Comedy

One-word description :
Hilarious

Stars :
Jackie Chan

Director :
Yuen Woo-ping

About :
A tale about the young and rebellious Wong Fei Hong who was trained under a kung fu master, well-known for his unique “Drunken Fist” martial arts …….

Main reason to see this movie :
Amazing fighting choreography ! Comical Jackie’s kung fu stunts ! A classic that secures Jackie Chan’s position among the legend of the kung fu cinema…

Rating :
4 ½ stars of 5

215 SB SWORDSPLAY '70s : ‘ The Web Of Death ‘

‘ The Web Of Death ‘

Cast : Ching Li , Yue Hua , Lo Lieh , Angela Yu
Director : Chu Yuan

Synopsis

A righteous swordsman sought out to destroy a powerful weapon, which was rumored of its reappearance in the martial world. Before long , he crossed paths with a maiden-in-disguise and fell in love with her. Never did he expect that his beloved had mistakenly poisoned his brother and in her attempts to make amends, worsen the scenario…

Another adaptation of Jin Yong’s novel ‘ Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre ‘ ! Another Chu Yuan ‘s stereotyped vibrant settings and actions ! The result is just fantastic !

Rating : 4 1/2 stars of 5

214 SB ROMANCE : ‘ The Forbidden Past ‘

‘ The Forbidden Past ‘

Cast : Ching Li , Ling Yun , Tsung Hua
Director : Chu Yuan

Synopsis

On a Christmas eve, a handsome seaman met a woman at a bar. As he resembled her husband who had abandoned her and her son, she requested him to pose as her husband to fulfill her son’s wish of spending a Christmas with his father ….

A sentimental movie with an open-ended finale !

Rating : 2 ½ stars of 5

213 SB ROMANCE : ‘ When The Clouds Roll By ‘

‘ When The Clouds Roll By ‘

Cast : Ching Li , Yang Fang
Director : Doe Chin

Synopsis

A young intern was called upon to cure a paranoia woman who refused to accept the fact that her pilot boyfriend had died in a plane crash. In the process to cure her, the doctor discovered that her ex- was actually a two-timer with a wife and son ….

The plot is simple but the performances by both Ching Li and Yang Fang in their first starring roles are terrific. The theme song is ‘ evergreen ‘ hit to-date.

Rating : 2 1/2 stars of 5

212 TAIWAN ROMANCE : ‘ Love In A Cabin ‘ - 白 屋 之 恋

‘ Love In A Cabin ‘







Cast: Chen Chen, Alan Tang
Director : Pai Ching-rui















Synopsis

A tragic romance of a young student and an elderly damsel-in-distress. Owing to their age disparity, the guy’s father disapproved of the relationship and pleaded the gal to leave him.Being pressurized, she finally decided to marry her cousin but later she discovered that it was part of his evil scheme to break them up ...

Chen Chen and Alan Tang are perfect as they have always that x-factors between them. Wonderful songs by Jenny Tseng and Liu Jia Chang. Great adaption from Yan Xin's renowned novel.


白 屋 之 恋 … 甄珍 , 邓 光 荣

叙述大学生钟应斯与女友程灵，由认识、交往，到恋爱，受到表哥吴健夫种种阻扰陷害，以至最后在小木屋撞伤死亡等一段曲折不幸的故事。


Rating / 评价: 3 ½ stars of 5

211 SB SWORDSPLAY '70s : ‘ The 14 Amazons ‘

‘ The 14 Amazons ‘

Cast : Ivy Ling Po , Li Ching , Lily Ho , Yue Hua , Lo Lieh , Lisa Lu , Wang Ping , Tina Chin Fei , Tsung Hua
Director : Cheng Kang

Synopsis

When Sung General Yang Tsung-pao was killed while fighting invaders from West Hsia, his grandmother led the Yang clan to form their own army and headed for the front …

The most expensive Shaw Bros production with great cast, superb direction, spectacular fighting choreography and excellent performances from all crew. Many awards winner including the ' Outstanding Lead Female Performance' ( Lily Ho ) , ' Best Director ' ( Cheng Kang ) and ' Best Supporting Actress ' ( Lisa Lu ).

Rating : 5 stars of 5

210 SB SWORDSPLAY '70s : ‘ Finger Of Doom ‘

‘ Finger Of Doom ‘

Cast : Ivy Ling Po , Chin Han
Director : Pao Hseuh-li

Synopsis

A rogue disciple of a cult clan determined to dominate the martial world with her bizarre martial arts, thus had provoked her master to send her best disciple to track down and kill her …

Intriguing plot ! Dashing performances ! Fantastic choreography !

Rating : 3 stars of 5

209 REVIEW : ‘ The Grand Substitution ‘

‘ The Grand Substitution ‘

Cast : Li Li-hua , Yen Chun , Ivy Ling Po
Director : Yen Chun

Synopsis

A royal infant was substituted with another by a righteous doctor who intent to save him from a traitor minister. The infant was later adopted by the traitor and after fifteen years, the grown up son reunited with his royal princess mother and avenged for the father’s death ….

Rating : 4 ½ stars of 5

208 MUSIC BOX : ' 其實你不懂我的心 '

Power of love ...


... ' 其實你不懂我的心 ' ( angus tong )





... ' 明天你是否依然愛我 ' ( angus tong )

207 SB SWORDSPLAY '70s : ‘ Lady With A Sword ‘

‘ Lady With A Sword ‘

Cast : Lily Ho, James Nan
Director : Kao Pao-shu

Synopsis

A heroic swords woman searched for the culprit who had murdered her sister. She was in a dilemma when she discovered the murderer was her fiancé. Complications aroused with the intervention of her future mother-in-law who shielded her spoiled son from being harm …

Lily Ho delivers a remarkable performance as the embittered ‘Lady With A Sword’ ; James Nan shines as the lecherous, spoiled brat. Excellent plot with the classic hack-em, slash-em fighting choreography.

Rating : 3 1/2 stars of 5

206 SB KUNG FU : ‘ The Casino ‘

‘ The Casino ‘

Cast : Lily Ho , Yue Hua , Chin Feng
Director : Chang Tseng-chai

Synopsis

A courageous youth used his gambling skills to avert the vice and rid his wife’s casino of tricksters . Once he had humiliated a conman who later joined forces with the devious gambling crooks and the corrupt authorities to get rid of him ….

Lily Ho looks glamorous but not a big role ; Yue Hua shines as the righteous fighter . A fascinating thriller with lots of bloodshed and violent fights in the finale.

Rating : 3 ½ stars of 5

205 SB ROMANCE : ‘ We Love Millionaires ‘

‘ We Love Millionaires ‘

Cast : Lily Ho , Ling Yun
Director : Inoue Umetsugu

Synopsis

Three young girls traveled from Hong Kong to Japan hoping to marry millionaire. There they met a few available but pretentious bachelors who thought the gals were wealthy ….

Another mediocre comedy with silly capers that ruined the talents of two top notch stars Lily Ho and Ling Yun.

Rating : 2 stars of 5

204 MUSIC BOX : ' 惦记这一些 '

Pieces of love ... unforgettable love songs


... 惦记这一些 ( wang jie )






... 為了愛夢一生 ( wang jie )

203 SB SWORDSPLAY '70s : ‘ Valley Of The Fangs ‘

‘ Valley Of The Fangs ‘

Cast : Li Ching , Lo Lieh
Director : Cheng Chang-ho

Synopsis

The daughter of a framed magistrate attempted to save her father from execution with an imperial medallion. Along the way to her destination, she was on hot pursuit by a troop of imperial warriors sent by her father's rival, but a mysterious knight came to her rescue.....

Lo Lieh fights well as the mysterious knight and Li Ching plays her usual damsel-in-distress . Interesting plot with fast and furious actions .

Rating : 3 stars of 5