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Peter Yang Kwan or Peter Yang (楊群) is a retired Hong Kong martial artist film actor, film producer and director, best known for his appearances in Hong Kong action cinema of the 1970s and 1980s.
He starred in the 1969 film King of Kings and in 1971 The Big Boss which starred Bruce Lee.
In Taiwan, he studied in a practical Mandarin School for a year in Taipei before again relocating with his family in Hong Kong and studied in the Yin Nan Middle School.
During these years, his family's financial status plummeted significantly. In order to help with his family's situation, Yang took up odd jobs. He was cast in a few films as an extra and did this for several years. He also worked in radio stations and dubbed for Japanese films in mandarin. He also worked as an auxiliary police officer in Hong Kong.
He maintained his multifaceted life until 1960 when he landed a role as a leading actor in "Qin Xiang Lian".
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Peter Yang Kwan or Peter Yang (楊群) is a retired Hong Kong martial artist film actor, film producer and director, best known for his appearances in Hong Kong action cinema of the 1970s and 1980s.
He starred in the 1969 film King of Kings and in 1971 The Big Boss which starred Bruce Lee.
Biography
Yang was born in 1935 to the Yang household in Harbin, China. He left Harbin at the age of 6 and went to Beijing and studied in Yu Ying Secondary School until the age of 12. He then relocated to Shanghai with his family because of the Chinese Civil War for 8 months. The family finally sought refuge in Taiwan after their brief stay in Shanghai.In Taiwan, he studied in a practical Mandarin School for a year in Taipei before again relocating with his family in Hong Kong and studied in the Yin Nan Middle School.
During these years, his family's financial status plummeted significantly. In order to help with his family's situation, Yang took up odd jobs. He was cast in a few films as an extra and did this for several years. He also worked in radio stations and dubbed for Japanese films in mandarin. He also worked as an auxiliary police officer in Hong Kong.
He maintained his multifaceted life until 1960 when he landed a role as a leading actor in "Qin Xiang Lian".
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Casino Raiders II (1991)
, 1h31Directed by Johnnie To
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Andy Lau, Monica Chan, Anthony Wong, Lee Siu-kei, Peter Yang Kwan, Tien Feng
Roles Mr. Yeung
Rating58%
According to the legend, before the God of Gamblers retired, he gave two piece of jade tablet to two people whom he is gracious to and whoever has a piece of the jade tablet can invite the God of Gamblers to help them win in a gambling competition. Later, one piece has returned to the God of Gamblers, while the other one is in the hands of someone.
My Hero (1990)
, 1h33Directed by Bryan Leung
Genres Comedy, Action, Crime
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Gangster films
Actors Stephen Chow, Ann Bridgewater, Shing Fui On, Peter Yang Kwan, Bryan Leung, Lily Li Li-li
Roles Wai Kit
Rating57%
Restaurant waiter Sing (Stephen Chow) has always been obsessed with manhuas featuring triads and hoping to be part of them. One time, Sing rescues triad leader Wai Kit (Peter Yang), whom takes Sing under his wing. Sing also becomes good friends with Wai's underlings Chun (Wilson Lam) and Bill (Shing Fui-On). Later, Wai intends to retire and chooses his successor from the aforementioned trio. Then, the trio were sent to the Golden Triangle for trading activities, although faced obstacles, but successfully completed the mission. However, after returning to Hong Kong, due to conflicts in the gang, Bill is killed, Sing becomes an outcast and Chun also dies while rescuing Sing. The melancholic Sing then leave the underworld.
Iron Angels (1987)
Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Adventure, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Moon Lee, Yukari Oshima, Alex Fong, Hwang Jang-lee, David Chiang, Peter Yang Kwan
Rating64%
After Interpol destroys a mass of Thai opium fields, the drug lords strike back by viciously murdering the officers in charge of the drug raid. In response, the cops hire the mercenary Angel Organization whose leader, John (David Chiang), sends crack agents—Angel #01 Saijo (Hideki Saijo), Moon (Moon Lee) and Elaine (Elaine Lui). Their first act is to seize a massive drug shipment with the help of an American secret operative, Commander Alex Fong (Alex Fong). This inevitably invokes the rage of frighteningly fierce Madam Yeung (Yukari Oshima) who recently grabbed the mantel of power after killing her predecessor. After a series of tussles with Madam Yeung, Saijo finds himself buried alive in an armored car while Moon and Elaine settle their score with their nemesis kung fu style.
Tragic Hero (1987)
, 1h37Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Gangster films
Actors Andy Lau, Chow Yun-fat, Danny Lee, Carina Lau, Shing Fui On, Ko Chun-hsiung
Roles Uncle Chi
Rating62%
Dans les années 70, Li Ah Chai était un parrain redouté. Il a fait de l'un de ses deux lieutenants, Kwok, son héritier, rendant le second, Yung, jaloux. Sa revanche ne sera pas sans faire couler le sang, surtout qu'il l'a préparée pendant dix ans...
Sworn Brothers (1987)
, 1h28Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Action, Crime
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Gangster films
Actors Andy Lau, Wong Ka-kui, Bill Tung, Peter Yang Kwan, Carlo Chin, Eddy Ko
Roles Yeung Tung-hoi
Rating56%
When Lam Ting-yat was little, his father died and he was raised by police officer Uncle Pau and was very close to his son Ngan Kwok just like brothers. Now Kwok has become a police inspector who just came back to Hong Kong after training in the Scotland Yard and Ting is a triad member working for crime lord Yeung Tung-hoi. Despite being on the opposite side of the law, they still maintain a close relationship.
The Protector (1985)
, 1h31Directed by James Glickenhaus
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Transport films, Martial arts films, Road movies, Buddy films, Chase films
Actors Jackie Chan, Danny Aiello, Roy Chiao, Moon Lee, Peter Yang Kwan, Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus
Roles Lee Hing
Rating57%
A gang is attempting to steal computers from an 18 wheeler. One of the gang members remotely hacks a set of traffic lights, turning them to red, while other members of the gang rig chains to the back of the truck. They turn the light green again, and as the truck pulls away, the chains tear the door open. When the trucker goes to the rear of his truck to investigate, he is knocked unconscious by a gang member, who then whistles for his cohorts to steal the load. Meanwhile, New York police officers Billy Wong (Jackie Chan) and Michael Alexander (Patrick James Clarke) are patrolling the neighborhood. On the radio, a dispatcher says that a truck was stripped by their premises, so the cops check it out. As the trucker comes to, he sees that his cargo has been stolen. Michael radios in the crime, while Billy passes the driver his hat, saying, "Welcome to New York".
Eight Hundred Heroes (1975)
, 1h53Origin Taiwan
Genres Drama, War, Historical
Themes Political films
Actors Stanley Fung, Ko Chun-hsiung, Xu Feng, Sylvia Chang, Carter Wong, Chen Hung-lieh
Rating61%
The Golden Lotus (1974)
, 1h52Directed by Li Han-hsiang
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Action, Romance, Sex comedy
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films
Actors Peter Yang Kwan, Jackie Chan, Dean Shek, Chin Tsi-ang
Roles Ximen Qing.
Rating59%
Les aventures du pharmacien érotomane Ximen Qing, et ses amours adultères avec Pan Jinlian.
The Escape (1972)
Directed by Peter Yang Kwan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Action
Actors Peter Yang Kwan
Rating62%
The Big Boss (1972)
, 1h36Directed by Lo Wei
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Kung fu, Action, Martial arts
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about drugs, Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Bruce Lee, James Tien, Maria Yi, Lee Kwan, Tony Liu, Lam Ching Ying
Roles Cousin Ah Chen
Rating69%
Cheng Chao-an is a Chinese man from mainland China who moves to Thailand to live with his cousins and works in an ice factory. When a block of ice is accidentally broken, a bag of white powder falls out. Two of Cheng's cousins are asked to see the manager. The factory is really a front for a drug smuggling ring led by Hsiao Mi, also known as the Big Boss. When they refuse to cooperate, they are killed and their bodies disposed of.
The Ammunition Hunter (1971)
Origin Taiwan
Genres Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Peter Yang Kwan, Blackie Ko
Rating31%
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The Escape (1972)
Directed by Peter Yang Kwan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Action
Actors Peter Yang Kwan
Rating62%