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Films from the country "hong kong", sorted by revenue
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Triumph in the Skies (2015)
, 1h40Directed by Wilson Yip
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Themes Transport films, Aviation films
Actors Francis Ng, Louis Koo, Sammi Cheng, Julian Cheung, Elena Kong, Amber Kuo (郭采潔)
Young pilot Branson (Louis Koo) recently takes over Skylette, his father’s aviation empire, only to realize his old flames Cassie (Charmaine Sheh) is a flight attendant there. Several years ago, he was forced to break up with her and move to New York to take care of his father's business. To this day, the two continue to harbor feelings for each other but decide to keep them bottled up.
Out of Inferno (2013)
, 1h47Directed by Oxide Pang et Danny Pang
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Action
Themes Disaster films
Actors Sean Lau, Louis Koo, Angelica Lee, Chen Sicheng, Cheung Siu-fai, Jin Qiaoqiao
The film stars two estranged brothers in Guangzhou, Tai-kwan and Keung, who work as firefighters. The last time they spoke with one another was during the funeral of their father, four years before the events of the film. Keung, now retired from firefighting, operates a fire protection systems company. In the beginning of the film, he holds a celebration of the opening of the office of his company. Meanwhile, Tai-kwan's wife, Si-lok, is seeing a gynaecologist. The company and the doctor are in the same building. A fire breaks out in the basement and travels upwards. Tai-kwan, who submits his resignation before the fire breaks out, sends in his unit to fight the fire. Keung finds Si-lok and struggles to rescue her.
Operation Condor (1991)
, 1h46Directed by Jackie Chan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Martial arts, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Films set in Africa, Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Carol Cheng, Jackie Chan, Eva Cobo, Aldo Sambrell, Mars, Ken Lo
Hong Kong treasure hunter Jackie, a.k.a. "Asian Condor", is summoned by Baron Bannon at his mansion in Madrid, Spain, where he is told of a story of a German commander named Hans von Katterling and his regiment burying 240 tons of gold at a secret base deep in the Sahara Desert in Africa before the end of World War II. The 18 soldiers involved in the operation disappeared under mysterious circumstances. By request from the United Nations, Bannon gives Jackie an unofficial mission to locate the base and recover the gold. Aside from acquiring the key to the base, he is partnered with Ada, an expert in African geography. Upon discovery of the gold, Jackie is promised one percent of the treasure, or roughly 2.5 tons of gold.
The Lost Bladesman (2011)
, 1h47Directed by Felix Chong, Alan Mak
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, War, Action, Adventure, Historical, Martial arts
Themes Films based on mythology, Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Betty Sun, Alex Fong, Chin Siu-ho (錢小豪), Andy On
The film opens with a scene of Cao Cao attending Guan Yu's funeral — Guan's severed head is buried with a wooden statue in place of his body. The scene flashbacks to 20 years ago: After Guan Yu had been separated from his sworn brother Liu Bei, he temporarily served Cao Cao while he waited for news of Liu's whereabouts. At the Battle of Baima between Cao Cao and his rival Yuan Shao, Guan Yu slew Yuan's general Yan Liang and lifted the siege on Baima. As a reward, Cao Cao suggested to Emperor Xian to grant Guan Yu a marquis title and promote him to a higher rank.
Legend of the Dragon (1991)
, 1h36Directed by Danny Lee, Lee Lik-chi
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Action
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Stephen Chow, Teresa Mo, Yuen Wah, Bryan Leung, Corey Yuen, Lung Fong
Chow plays a naive young kung fu student, who leaves his rural home on a small island to find his fortune in Hong Kong under the dubious guidance of his uncle (Bryan Yeung Kar Yan), who cons him into using his natural skills as a snooker player for the uncle's financial gain. The film also stars real world six-time world snooker finalist Jimmy White as Chow's final opponent.
To the Fore (2015)
, 2h5Directed by Dante Lam
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Action, Romance
Themes Sports films, Cycling films
Actors Choi Siwon, Andrew Lin Hoi, Carl Ng
The story is about a very passionate cyclist, Chou Ming, starting his cycling career in a team called Raident. There he met his friends. After some time, the team had to break up because the team doesn't have sufficient money to continue the team. The members were allocated to different teams. To the fore is a half love half sport movie. It is mainly about the passionate of the members riding bicycle to participate in races and a love affair between Chou Ming and a girl.
Lucky Stars Go Places (1986)
, 1h35Directed by Eric Tsang
Origin Hong kong
Genres Martial arts, Comedy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Sammo Hung, Andy Lau, Anthony Chan, Alan Tam, Karl Maka, Billy Lau
Kidstuff (Sammo Hung) has been asked by the police to investigate a case of international ammunition trade between two gangs. One of the gangs is the Japanese Yakuza in possession of stolen diamonds, and the other is a group of terrorists with a stockpile of ammunition.
Wild City (2015)
, 2hDirected by Ringo Lam
Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Action, Crime
Actors Louis Koo, Shawn Yue Man Lok, Tong Liya, Simon Yam, Yuen Qiu, Sam Lee
Une belle et mystérieuse jeune femme fait la connaissance d’un ancien policier et actuel propriétaire d’un bar, T-Man et de son frère. À cause de l’argent qu’elle a volé, tous les trois seront la cible de la police mais aussi d’un gang sans foi ni loi.
Ip Man (2008)
, 1h46Directed by Sammo Hung, Wilson Yip
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Biography, Action, Historical, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Lynn Hung, Gordon Lam, Louis Fan, Xing Yu
In the 1930s, Foshan is a hub of Southern Chinese martial arts, where various schools actively recruit disciples and compete against each other. Although the Wing Chun master Ip Man is the most skilled martial artist in Foshan, he is unassuming and keeps a low profile. As an independently wealthy man, he feels no need to accept any disciples and instead spends his days training, meeting with friends, and spending time with his family. However, his wife is often resentful of the time he spends training and discussing martial arts with friends and colleagues. Though not a professional martial artist, Ip is respected in Foshan due to the abilities he displays in friendly, closed-door competitions with local masters. Ip's reputation is further enhanced when he defeats an aggressive, rude, highly skilled Northern Chinese martial arts master, Jin Shanzhao, thus upholding the regional pride of fellow Southern stylists and others in Foshan.
Winners & Sinners (1983)
, 1h42Directed by Sammo Hung, Lam Ching Ying, Yuen Biao
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Action, Adventure, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Buddy films
Actors Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Charlie Chin, John Shum, Stanley Fung, Cherie Chung
Five prisoners - Teapot (Sammo Hung), Curly (John Sham), Exhaust Pipe (Richard Ng), Vaseline (Charlie Chan), and Rookie (Stanley Fung) meet in their cell to form a friendship. Rookie assumes the leadership of the group, whilst Teapot is bullied by the others (in the later films, Roundhead, played by Eric Tsang, is the group's victim and Hung's character is the leader). Following their release, they team up with Curly's beautiful sister, Shirley (Cherie Chung), and form a company called the Five Stars Cleaning Co. While most of the group attempt to vie for Shirley's affection, Teapot ultimately forms a relationship with her.
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018)
Directed by Yuen Woo-ping
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Action, Crime
Actors Michelle Yeoh, David Bautista, Xing Yu, Tony Jaa, Patrick Tam, Yuen Wah
Après sa défaite contre Ip Man, Cheung Tin Chi ( Max Zhang ) mène une vie discrète. Il devient brièvement mercenaire, puis quitte le monde des arts martiaux et travaille désormais comme épicier. Les circonstances l'obligent cependant à remettre en question sa vision du kung fu et prendre les bonnes décisions pour son fils.
My Blueberry Nights (2007)
, 1h35Directed by Wong Kar-wai
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Transport films, Road movies
Actors Norah Jones, Jude Law, David Strathairn, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rachel Weisz, Natalie Portman
Jeremy is an émigré from Manchester who owns a small New York City cafe. The cafe becomes a haven for Elizabeth, a young woman, as Jeremy tells her that he saw her boyfriend cheating on her. Devastated, she stays in his cafe the entire night, eating a blueberry pie he made, and also telling stories about each other. Jeremy, having an eidetic memory, explains her the bowl of keys he is keeping, knowing the story of every person who left the key in his cafe and keeping it in the bowl in case someone comes back for them. Elizabeth leaves her key of her apartment and leaves Jeremy's cafe.
, 1h41Directed by Daniel Lee
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, War, Action, Historical, Martial arts
Themes Films based on mythology, Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, Yu Rongguang, Maggie Q, Vanness Wu, Andy On
Zhao Zilong begins his career by enlisting in Liu Bei's army. He befriends a fellow soldier, Luo Ping'an, who is also from his hometown in Changshan. Not long later, Zhao participates in a battle against Liu Bei's rival Cao Cao. He follows Zhuge Liang's plan and launches a sneak attack on the enemy camp at night, achieving his first victory. Liu Bei is overwhelmed by Cao Cao and is forced to retreat to Phoenix Heights but is separated from his family during the chaos. Luo is ordered to find and bring Liu's family back safely but fails. Zhang Fei is angered and thrusts his spear towards Luo, but Zhao blocks the attack and engages Zhang and Guan Yu in a fight. Zhao remains undefeated after dueling for several rounds and Liu Bei is impressed by his skill. Zhao offers to retrieve Liu's family, and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei cover him while he breaks through enemy lines to begin the search.
Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992)
, 1h35Directed by Stanley Tong
Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Comedy thriller, Kung fu, Action, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung, Yuen Wah, Kenneth Tsang Wing Kong, Bill Tung
Ka-Kui is the "supercop" of the Hong Kong police, with amazing martial arts skills. He is sent to Guangzhou, where the Chinese police force's Interpol director, Inspector Jessica Yang (Michelle Yeoh), briefs him on his next assignment. The target is Chaibat, a drug lord based in Hong Kong. To infiltrate Chaibat's organization, Ka-Kui is to get close to Chaibat's henchman Panther, who is in a Chinese prison. Ka-Kui, posing as a petty criminal prisoner, manages Panther's escape with the connivance of the guards. Grateful Panther invites Ka-Kui to go with him to Hong Kong and join Chaibat's gang. Panther meets up with some of his other men, and vouches for Ka-Kui. The group heads for Hong Kong.
Robin-B-Hood (2006)
, 2h1Directed by Benny Chan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Comedy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Louis Koo, Charlene Choi, Michael Hui, Nicholas Tse, Yuen Biao, Cherrie Ying
The film begins showing Thongs and Octopus evading security guards in a hospital, having stolen money and cancer medication from the safe. Meanwhile, a newborn baby to the wealthy Lee family is snatched by Max, the mother's ex-boyfriend, prompting the security guards give chase, ignoring the burglars, and corner Max on an escalator. Following a violent struggle, Max and the baby fall over the side—the baby is caught by Thongs, while Max plummets to his death. While the guards are distracted, Thongs and Octopus leave in the Landlord's minivan.