King Hu

Also Credited As:

Hu Chia-Chu'an, Hu Chin-ch'uan, Hu Jinquam, Chin Ch'uan
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Biography

Raved English critic Tony Rayns, "...And the visual style will set your eyes on fire". Hardcore cultists--and much of Asia--had already been familiar with such fare for quite some time. Chopsocky flicks had long been a staple of urban grindhouses but filmmakers like Hu helped reveal the artistic potential of the form.

Many HK martial arts films focused on the fight scenes and displaying assorted styles of kung fu; too often their plots, rife …

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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Editor, Art Department, Wardrobe, Hair & Makeup

Born

April 29, 1931

LATEST CREDITS

Red Bloom in the Snow

Actor

Hsia Nu

Director, Screenplay (adaptation )

T'ien-Hsia Ti Lyi

Director, Screenplay, From Story

Shiao Au Jian Hu

Director

Hua Pi Zhi Yinyang Fawang

Director, Screenplay, Editor

Legend of the Mountain

Director, Editor

Raining in the Mountain

Director, Screenplay

The Fate of Lee Khan

Director, Producer, Screenplay, Editor

Dragon Inn

Director

Zhonglie

Director, Screenplay, Editor

Come Drink With Me

Director, Screenplay

Ta Lun-hui

Director