Hoh Wan
Acting
Biography
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Known For
The Mad Phoenix
A Cantonese librettist enjoys immense popularity over the course of decades, followed by decline.
Snake in the Monkey's Shadow
A young peasant boy who is bullied by local noblemen seeks to learn drunken boxing from the head of a local martial arts school. When the boy beats up his previous tormentors, the nobles patriarch challenges the boys teacher, the drunken master, who defeats the lot of them. Embarrased, the nobles retain two hired snake style killers. They kill everyone except the peasant boy.
The Contract
Struggling actor Chih-Wen (Michael Hui) got a raw deal from his company, MTV Studios. He signed a binding 8-year contract with the studio and was only given one opportunity to perform live thus far. Soon, he received a better deal with a rival company, who promised a 5-year contract and better opportunities to perform and make money. Since he cannot start working for the new company because of his current 8-year contract with MTV, he and his scientist-aspiring brother (Ricky Hui), with the help of magician Shih-Chieh (Sam Hui), attempt to steal the contract from his ruthless manager.
Project A
In late 19th century Hong Kong, the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Coast Guard officer Dragon Ma is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.
Return Engagement
A well-known gangster is released from prison, and decides look for his daughter with the help of a troubled young woman.
The Jade Raksha
A fearsome swordswoman known as The Jade Raksha appears in the martial arts world and begins killing people whose surname is Yan. A swordsman figures out who she is, and asks her why - the answer being that a Yan killed her family 18 years ago... but she's not sure exactly which Yan it was. He suggests that killing the innocent is wrong, but she only has vengeance on her mind and is not to be convinced.
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father
Yuen scorns his father, who he thinks is too generous and forgiving. Through a flashback/time travel gimmick, Yuen meets his parents during their joyous courtship. Yuen comes to understand and admire his dad, and reflect on his own moral defects.
The Golden Lion
Director Ho Meng-hua is one of Shaw Studio's most versatile directors. He's helmed romances, mysteries, award-winning dramas, contemporary action films, historical costume dramas, fantasies, and, finally, popular swordplay movies. The title character in this one is a chivalrous thief who raises the jealous ire of the rival Red Shirt Gang. There's plenty of action in this adventure, which sweeps from the plains to the mountains ... to the sound of slashing swords.
Village of Tigers
The Village of Tigers is known as the home of all evil doers throughout the land, ruled by their leader, Lord Hu Jiao. When the famed swordsman known as the Sword of the Southern Sky, Luo Hong-Xun ends up in said village, he will teach the bandits a lesson.
Royal Warriors
When a tough policewoman learns about a group of violent terrorists, she, along with her partner and a Japanese detective, does everything it takes to take them down.
Filmography
as Kee's Father
as Triad Elder at Funeral
as Party Guest
as Man in crowd
as Mahjong Player (uncredited)
as Father of Naughty Kid at Funeral
as Jury member
as Welfare Services Clerk
as Restaurant Keeper
as Cook
as Policeman
as Opening Guest
as Waiter
as Policeman
as Magistrate's Helper
as Brothel Patron (uncredited)
as Dealer
as Client
as Wang's Thug
as Cookie
as Doctor
as Eatery cashier
as Ba Clan Member / Bandit
as Thug
as Wu's Thug (uncredited)
as Tung's Man
as Lung's Bodyguard (uncredited)
as Master Yan's Thug (uncredited)
as Gang Member
as Angry Bar Guest
as Kam's Neighbour
as Detective [extra]
as Kei, Laundry Shop Operator