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Foundation date 12 november 1992
China Star Entertainment Limited (Traditional Chinese: 中國星集團有限公司) is a Hong Kong film production company and film distributor. It was established in 1992 by film producer Charles Heung, and has been known as a huge distributor and film producer of films made mostly in Cantonese.
Filmography of China Star Entertainment Group (67 films)
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Okinawa Rendez-vous (2000)
Directed by Gordon Chan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films
Actors Leslie Cheung, Faye Wong, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Stephanie Che, Vincent Kok, Masaya Katō
Jimmy Tong (Leslie Cheung) is an expert blackmailer and thief who specialises in white-collar crimes. With his side-kick (Vincent Kok), Jimmy steals a personal diary belonging to a Yakuza leader Ken Sato (Masaya Kato) intending to use its details as a platform for blackmailing and to extort money. Sato agreed to the uneasy deal and made preparations to pay Jimmy his exorbitant demands only for Sato's girlfriend Jenny (Faye Wong) to betray him and make off with the money to Okinawa.
Winner Takes All (2000)
, 1h31Directed by Clifton Ko
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy
Actors Nicholas Tse, Karl Maka, Annie Wu Chen Chun, Ricky Hui, Raymond Wong Pak-ming
A Fighter's Blues (2000)
, 1h45Directed by Daniel Lee
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Romance, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Boxing films
Actors Andy Lau, Takako Tokiwa, Intira Jaroenpura
After spending 13 years in jail for killing one of his opponents Chat Chai in the dressing room after breaking up the fight because of a quarrel with his girlfriend Pim, Mong Fu (Andy Lau), a washed up Muay Thai kickboxer returns to Thailand to look for his old love. Upon arrival in Bangkok, he finds out that she died and that he has a 14-year-old daughter. He finds the orphanage and meets his daughter and starts a relationship with sister Mioko who runs the orphanage. To clean his past, he challenges the current and more than 15 years younger champion, who wants to avenge Chai.
Jiang Hu: The Triad Zone (2000)
, 1h51Directed by Dante Lam
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Action
Themes Gangster films
Actors Tony Leung Ka-fai, Sandra Ng, Roy Cheung, Anthony Wong, Eason Chan, Carl Ng
News has spread that triad leader Jimmy Yam (Tony Leung Ka-fai) will be assassinated within 24 hours. Yam, who has an exaggerated personality, he would like to use this opportunity to expand his power and influence and sees the true side of people around him, including his wife Sophie (Sandra Ng), counselor Wai (Chan Fai-hung), bodyguard Yue (Roy Cheung), rival Luk See (Robert Siu), triad newcomer Tiger (Samuel Pang), and his sworn brother Jeff (Eric Tsang), a voluntary scapegoat who served in person for Yam, all of whom which have another side which Yam had never known.
The Duel (2000)
, 1h46Directed by Andrew Lau
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films, Wuxia films
Actors Andy Lau, Ekin Cheng, Nick Cheung, Zhao Wei, Patrick Tam, Elvis Tsui
Dragon Nine, an imperial detective, is on his way back after concluding the case of the Thief Ghost. He encounters "Sword Saint" Yeh, who asks him to tell "Sword Deity" Simon to meet him for a duel on the night of the full moon at the highest rooftop of the Forbidden Palace. News of the upcoming duel between the two greatest swordsmen spread like wildfire and attract much attention, with people starting to place bets on the final outcome. The Emperor sends Dragon Nine and Princess Phoenix to stop the duel from taking place and investigate whether it is a mask for any sinister plots.
Fist Power (2000)
, 1h32Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Action, Crime
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Chiu Man-cheuk, Anthony Wong, 黎姿 (en anglais : Gigi Lai, lychee, JJ. ), Sam Lee, Lung Fong, Cheng Pei-pei
Brian Cheuk is a mainland Chinese security specialist and martial arts teacher. He visits his family in Hong Kong. Shortly after he sends his nephew to school, Charles, a former British marine, takes the students hostage and plants bombs around the school. Charles is unhappy because his son was taken away by his ex-wife and her new husband, and they are on their way to America. He demands that his son be brought to him in exchange for the hostages. Cheuk agrees to help Charles and he rushes to the airport with Simna (Charles's brother-in-law) and Hung (a reporter). Even after they find the boy, all is not over yet because their journey back is filled with danger — both the police and the thugs are out to get them.
Running Out of Time (1999)
, 1h33Directed by Johnnie To
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Actors Andy Lau, Sean Lau, Jacky Cheung, Hui Shiu-hung, Lam Suet, Robert Sparks
Cheung (Andy Lau) is given four weeks to live. As he eats at a diner, Inspector Ho Sheung-sang (Lau Ching-wan), a police negotiator, has been called to the scene of a bank robbery standoff that's being bungled by his inept boss, Wong Kai-fat (Benz Hui). Listening to a negotiation between Wong and the robbers, Ho feels that the robbers are professionals and goes in the negotiate with the robbers. After goading the robbers, a man amongst the hostages stands up and shoots the robbers dead. Inspector Ho recognizes his sniffling as the robber talking to Wong before he went in. As the police rush in, Inspector Ho leaves the crime scene to grab some breakfast.
The Conmen in Vegas (1999)
, 1h33Directed by Wong Jing
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Andy Lau, Natalis Chan, Nick Cheung, Wong Jing
The story directly follows The Conman, where Dragon's sister, Ching, have gone to study in Canada. After King and Dragon defeat Macau Mon, they become swindling partners. Along with Dragons' older cousin Luk Chard, the trio try swindle a large amount of money from Big Eyed Man at his underground casino. While the trio are enjoying themselves, unexpectedly, Man sends people to kill them and kidnap Dragon.
Century of the Dragon (1999)
, 1h49Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Gangster films
Actors Andy Lau, Louis Koo, Patrick Tam, Anthony Wong, Paw Hee-ching, Lung Fong
When Wong Chi-sing (Louis Koo) was training in the police academy, he achieved prominent grades which prompts Superintendent Ko (Joe Lee) to send him undercover before his graduation. After five years, Chi-sing finally gains the trust of Hung Hing Gang's most prominent leader Lung Yat-fei, known as Fei-lung Gor (Andy Lau). One time, Fei-lung's sworn brother Tong Pau (Anthony Wong) was fighting for territories with another triad boss Loan Shark Ko (Steve Lee), which happened on the day of Fei-lung's mother's (Paw Hee-ching) birthday party. Unknown to Pau, the police have planted undercover cop Big Head Man (Eric Wan) in his gang for many years. On that night, Pau was arrested and hospitalized due to heavy injuries.
Prince Charming (1999)
, 1h35Directed by Wong Jing
Genres Drama, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Andy Lau, Michelle Reis, Deannie Yip, Nick Cheung, Yu Rongguang, Soi Cheang
Wah Dee (Andy Lau) is low level punk living in Mongkok with his mother Fei (Deanie Ip) and works as a motorcycle messenger and sells pirated VCDs. Wah was recently dumped by his girlfriend. Later he meets Ice Pok (Michelle Reis), a rich heiress from Shanghai, who followed her father on a business trip to Hong Kong where she solely searches for her mother who have divorced with her father during her childhood. Ice's father Po Ting Kwok (Yu Rongguang) calls the police when his daughter goes missing and suspects Wah after sending people to investigate. Unexpectedly, Ice was abducted by kidnappers and Wah bravely rescues her by himself and donates half of his liver for Ice to heal. Ice returned to Shanghai after rehabilitation and finds herself in love with Wah. On the day of her birthday, her father organises a party for her and introduce a "Prince Charming" to her. The "Prince Charming" turns out to be Wah, who is dressed handsomely in a formal outfit, as opposed to his usual casual clothing and messy hairstyle.
Prince Charming (1999)
, 1h35Directed by Wong Jing
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Andy Lau, Michelle Reis, Deannie Yip, Nick Cheung, Yu Rongguang, Soi Cheang
Wah Dee (Andy Lau) est un punk vivant dans le quartier de Mong Kok avec sa mère Fei (Deannie Yip). Il travaille comme coursier à moto et vend des CD piratés. Il s'est récemment fait largué par sa petite amie. Il rencontre Ice Pok (Michelle Reis), une riche héritière originaire de Shanghai, qui a suivi son père lors d’un voyage d’affaires à Hong Kong, où elle recherche sa mère qui a divorcé de son père pendant son enfance. Le père de Ice, Po Ting-kwok (Yu Rongguang), appelle la police lorsque sa fille est portée disparue et soupçonne Wah d'avoir envoyé des personnes pour enquêter. Par la suite, Ice est enlevée par des ravisseurs et Wah la sauve tout seul avant de faire don de la moitié de son foie pour son opération. Ice retourne à Shanghai après sa rééducation malgré le fait qu'elle soit tombée amoureuse de Wah. Le jour de son anniversaire, son père organise une fête pour elle et lui présente un « prince charmant » qui se révèle être Wah, habillé élégamment pour une fois.
Contract Killer (1998)
, 1h43Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Martial arts, Comedy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Jet Li, Eric Tsang, Simon Yam, Gigi Leung, Kenji Sahara, Dion Lam
In Hong Kong, a hitman known as the "King of Killers" has murdered a wealthy ex-yakuza crime boss named Tsukamoto. Because Tsukamoto had established a revenge fund in case of an assassination, a $100 million bounty is placed upon the King of Killers. The deceased's power hungry grandson, Eiji, becomes the new head of the Tsukamoto family and one of the bounty hunters.
The Conman (1998)
, 1h52Directed by Wong Jing
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Action
Actors Andy Lau, Athena Chu, Nick Cheung, Jack Kao, Emotion Cheung, Lee Siu-kei
When King stays overnight at his mistress' place, his pregnant wife Fanny discovers them and Fanny sadly leaves King. One time, King and his assistant, Chung, were gambling cards with Chimney, when Chimney finds out that they were secretly videotaping him and they start to fight. For self-defense reasons, King resorts to using a knife to kill Chimney, which not only leaves him colorblind, but results in a five-year imprisonment for manslaughter. While in prison, King learns horse racing skills.
Armageddon (1997)
, 1h52Directed by Gordon Chan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Fantastic, Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Horror, Romance
Themes Films about magic and magicians
Actors Andy Lau, Michelle Reis, Anthony Wong, Vincent Kok, Wayne Lai, Kim Penn
Island of Greed (1997)
, 2h6Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Political films, Gangster films
Actors Andy Lau, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Annie Wu Chen Chun, Doze Niu, Wang Ping, Winston Chao
Captain Fong Kwok-fai (Andy Lau) of Taiwan's Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau investigates a triad leader, Chow Chin-sin (Tony Leung), who attempts to bribe political officials to get in office.