Tam Ying
Acting
Biography
Pioneer pre-WWII Shanghai-era industry actress with credits dating back to the Chinese silent era.
Born: January 1, 1915
Place of Birth: Shanghai, China
Known For
Heroes of the East
When a series of martial misunderstandings spirals into an international incident, a Chinese martial arts student struggling to relate to his new Japanese wife is forced to take on seven of Japan's most powerful martial arts masters, each an expert in a different discipline, ranging from karate to samurai to ninjitsu.
Killer Constable
2 million taels in gold has been stolen from a vault within the Forbidden City. The Empress wants the money returned within 10 days. Chief Constable Leng Tian-Ying is hired to bring back the gold robbers, dead or alive- and Leng's earned a reputation of never bringing anyone back alive.
Shaolin Rescuers
Two friends who long to be heroes join the fight against a Ching warlord and his students. They get help from a Kung Fu student and a rebel. They also save Hung Si Quan's life.
A Beggar's Daughter
This is an adaptation of the folk story, “Jin Yu Nu beats her heartless groom with a cane”. Jin Yu Nu, a beggar’s daughter, is a beautiful and kind girl. On a snowy day she saves the life of a poor scholar, Mo Ji. When Mo recovers, he marries Jin with love and gratitude. Mo wins the third place in the imperial examinations, but now he is looked down upon because his wife is a beggar's daughter. Extremely embarrassed and ashamed, Mo wants to divorce but has no excuse. Jin then jumps into the river and Mo has deep regrets but it is too late. Later, Mo’s senior Ambassador Lin appreciates his talents and wants to marry him his daughter. On the wedding night, the bride orders Mo to kneel in her room and beats him hard with a cane. Not until then does Mo know his bride is actually Jin, who has been saved by Lin. At the end, Lin knows Jin still loves Mo and helps the couple reunite.
The Bells of Death
A simple woodcutter named Wei Fu finds his world shattered when three murderous horsemen arrive to kill his family and kidnap his sister. Left with nothing but his mother’s bell-laden bracelet, he sets out to seek his revenge. Lucky for him, Wei Fu encounters a master swordsman, who takes him under his wing.
Legendary Weapons of China
Legendary Weapons of China is a martial arts fantasy film taking place during the late Qing Dynasty when Empress Dowager Cixi dispatches her agents to various factions of the Boxer Rebellion in order find supernatural martial artists that are invulnerable to western bullets. When one of the leaders of these groups disbands his forces, assassins from the remaining factions are sent out to kill him.
Angel with the Iron Fists
A father whose daughter is killed by the Dark Angel's Gang, goes in search of justice.
The Duel
Tan Jen-chieh's life spins out of control when he’s forced into exile to clear his name following the murder of his adopted father. He's hunted in the streets. His lover, Butterfly, turns to prostitution. And his father's likely killer – a smooth operator known as the Rambler – is always lingering nearby. But before Tan and the Rambler can slit each other's throats, they learn they've been double-crossed and go two against everyone in a rage of double-edged vengeance.
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.
Raw Courage
After the Ming Emperor is overthrown and his infant son put in the care of the Black Dragon Society, a traitorous martial arts clan attacks the society and forces two inexperienced swordsmen to flee with the infant and begin a dangerous journey in search of allies.
Filmography
as Birthday Guest
as Guest at Fu's Banquet
as Townsfolk
as Parent at Police Station
as Inn Patron
as Banquet Guest
as Magic Woman
as Wen Family Member
as Shopper
as Villager at Ying's Funeral
as Townsfolk (uncredited)
as Tofu Shop Customer
as Family Member of Zombie
as Wedding Guest
as Patient
as Matchmaker
as Maid
as Spectator at Stadium
as Mourner
as Restaurant Guest
as Wedding Guest
as Optical Shop's Neighbour
as Ba Clan Member
as Extra
as Old Woman Helped by Chen
as Fang Servant
as Pedestrian (uncredited)
as Villager
as Bar girl
as Beggar
as Teahouse Customer
as Nightclub Visitor
as Brothel Maid
as Nurse
as Guest at Liang's wedding
as Mrs. Zhou
as Mme. Kao's birthday guest
as Chaoching Temple slave supervisor
as Train passenger
as Fan of Hsiao Yun
as Court spectator
as Temple Worshipper
as Townsfolk
as Crier at Jiao's wake
as 徐晓云
as 曼丽
as lady Shi
as Qiyun Xue
as Song Mei