Wu Chia-Hsiang
Acting
Biography
Wu Chia-Hsiang (1919-1993) was a performer and a director. He was born in Beijing but studied later in Hankou.
Born: July 7, 1919
Place of Birth: Beijing，China
Known For
Layout
The place: Shanghai. The time: 1921. The Japanese aggression towards China is getting stronger each day. Enter Hsueh Ao-Lin, an agent of the government sent to uncover the Chinese traitors helping the enemy. Once inside, Hsueh must fight both the Japanese and his countrymen for his sake, and the future of China.
Ninja in the Dragon's Den
A Japanese master of ninjutsu and a Chinese expert in kung fu, put their differences aside after their master is killed by a mortal enemy.
Legend of the Mountain
A traveling scholar, intent on translating a Buddhist sutra that is said to have power over the creatures of the afterlife. He slowly finds himself entangled in a mysterious plot involving witchcraft, demons, and a battle to preserve his own soul from the attacks of the supernatural underworld.
Raining in the Mountain
In Ming Dynasty China, the retiring abbot of a Buddhist monastery invites two dignitaries to help him choose a successor, not suspecting that both of them have hired help to steal a priceless parchment kept in the temple.
Lucky Diamond
Lucky Diamond is a Hong Kong Comedy directed by Yuen Cheung-Yan and starring Alex Man and Anita Mui.
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 Valiant Ones
A righteous husband-and-wife swordfighting duo struggle to protect China from the machinations of Japanese pirates and corrupt officials.
Sun, Moon and Star: Part 1
The film traces the relationships that develop between the protagonist Xu and the three women he meets, set against the backdrop of the Second World War.
The Fate of Lee Khan
Lee Khan, a high official under Mongolian Emperor Yuan of the Yuan dynasty procures the battle map of the Chinese rebel Chu Yuan-Chang's army. Rebel spies, aided by treachery within Khan's ranks, strive to corner him in an inn.
Dragon Lord
Dragon and his madcap pal Cowboy spend their days getting into mischief, frustrating the elders, chasing girls, and competing in the village sport. When Dragon overhears a fiendish plot by smugglers to sell China's national treasures overseas, the pair leap into action. Also, Cowboy's wealthy father is kidnapped by the villainous and lethal Big Boss, and the scene is set for a furious martial arts showdown.
Filmography
as Insurance Agent
as Cleaner at police station
as Doctor in Clinic / Chee's Father
as Mr. Chu
as Marshall Tao
as Woodcutter
as Master Wu Wai
as Waiter
as Yong Zheng's Advisor
as Deaf caretaker
as Chiang Fa-Chuan
as Uncle Chow
as Prosecutor Lin
as Rickshaw Passenger
as Lin Kuei
as Tavern Manager Liu / Magistrate Ha
as Wu Pun-hsien
as Liu Chi, Tsai's helper
as Judge in divorce case
as Tang Jitao
as Xiao Zhong
as Jin Song
as Mr. Zhao
as Kawamura
as Police Chief Wu
as Inspector Wang
as TV Director Wu
as Zhu's uncle
as Chu Lan's uncle
as Signs funeral book [cameo]
as Cousin Zhi-Liang
as Manager Chang
as Chao Chun
as Yu Chengde
as Mai Huo Lang
as Chin San Yeh
as Zhao San-Ho
as Waiter
as Ma Cheng Ji
as Peter Lu