Fan Mei-Sheng
Birthday: 1942-09-13
Place of Birth: Shandong Province, China
Biography: Fan Mei-sheng (樊梅生; born 13 September 1942) also known as Fan Mui Sang, is a prolific Hong Kong Cantonese actor. Fan Mei-sheng started acting in movies from 1964; his first movie was The Story of Sue San. He made his name in Shaw Brothers Studio productions, including the role of 'Black Whirlwind' in All Men Are Brothers. Through the 1970s and 1980s, he was often cast as the villain in many Hong Kong martial arts films and thrillers. In 1979, Fan replaced Simon Yuen (who died during filming) in The Magnificent Butcher. That, as well as his role as an explosives man in The Postman Fights Back, became one of his best known performances. He also acted in the Michael Cimino film, Year of the Dragon; and in total has acted in one hundred films. In addition, he has directed one film, Amsterdam Connection in 1978, and produced another, Dark Side of Chinatown in 1989.
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The 14 Amazons
The Yang family, men and women, have served their country loyally for generations. During the war Ge...
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The Delinquent
Delivery boy Chung rings an order to a local martial arts school. He shows that he too is a kung fu ...
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The Rainbow
A young tutor, miss Chen, is sent to home school in a dysfunctional household head by a wealthy patr...
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The Golden Knight
The leaders of the martial world are being attacked by a masked bandit. They accuse Yu Feixia (Lily ...
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The Young Avenger
After a career spanning more than forty years and dozens of films as director or writer, Yueh Feng u...
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The One-Armed Swordsman
A noble swordsman, whose arm had been chopped off, returns to his former teacher to defend him from ...
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Dragon Swamp
After being implicated in the theft of the Jade Dragon Sword, Fan Ying (Cheng Pei-pei) is banished t...
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That Man in Chang-An
A romantic Han Dynasty adventure epic of a dying Emperor, an Evil Queen, a beautiful Princess, a das...
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Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
A country bumpkin arrives to help his brother's rice business. Things get out of hand while a rival ...
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Killer Clans
Based on a popular swordplay novel, this colorful and complex saga (whose Chinese title literally tr...
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The Jade Raksha
A fearsome swordswoman known as The Jade Raksha appears in the martial arts world and begins killing...
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Heads for Sale
After seemingly being rejected by the man she loves, Hua Pi-Lien attacks him and his family. But the...
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The Magnificent Swordsman
Lone swordsman Jiang Dan-Feng (Wong Chung-Shun) is ambushed by a pair of bandits and quickly despatc...
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The Trail of the Broken Blade
Chivalrous swordsman Jun-zhao goes in search of a fugitive named Li Yueh in order to reunite him wit...
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The Eagle's Killer
An assassin (Hwang Jang Lee) who operates for cold, hard cash is hired to take out a young martial a...
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The Swift Knight
In a rare reversal of typecasting, Shaw Brothers' perennial bad guy Lo Lieh breaks tradition to play...
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The Jade Faced Assassin
The swordsman Zhang Zhen is injured in a misadventure and rescued by Eldest Sister of Changchun Sect...
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The Knight of Knights
Six heroes are killed while investigating rampant lawlessness at Zhaoqing Temple where villains are ...
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Pursuit
Instructor Lin who is home from training the imperial troops for several years. He meets his wife an...
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Operation Lipstick
Li Bing, a nightclub entertainer and a reformed thief was caught up in a fight against a criminal sy...
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The Lark
A musical staring Carrie Ku Mei as a singer named Xiaoyun Shi, who comes to Hong Kong after a tour o...
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Rape of the Sword
Experienced heroine Li Li-Hua plays a swordswoman out to reclaim her murdered husband's "Green Sword...
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Black Butterfly
Black Butterfly, steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Trouble starts when a bandit gang, who ...
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Rich and Famous
To pay off his debt as a gambler, a man drags his sister and step-brother into a life of crime and a...
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The Silver Fox
The Silver Fox is a throwback, the last of its kind where the heroic swordsmen are women. Lily Ho (b...
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That Fiery Girl
The bandits of Hulu Valley murder the chief of Mei Clan while searching for a treasure map. In retal...
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The Twelve Gold Medallions
While a brave Chinese general and his men fight against the Tartar invaders, several swordsmen try t...
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The Golden Buddha
Paul (Zhang Chong) is a businessman who gets caught up in an international espionage plot when he ac...
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The Magnificent Butcher
A plump butcher student of Wong Fei Hung, Lam Sai-Wing gets into trouble with a rival kung-fu school...
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Project A Part II
Dragon is now transferred to be the police head of Sai Wan district, and has to contend with a gangs...
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Millionaires' Express
What happens when a glamorous express, with high government officials, wealthy merchants, concubines...
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All Men Are Brothers
Based on one of China's enduring epic novels, written in the 14th century, "All Men Are Brothers" co...
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The Dragon Missile
Lo Lieh stars as Sima Jun, a killer working for a corrupt lord whose orders are followed without que...
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The Iron Buddha
After a notorious rapist kills his master and entire clan, the Iron Buddha sets out for revenge. He'...
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To Kill a Jaguar
Set in early 20th century Shanghai, this Hua Shan actioner stars former Golden Harvest regular Nora ...
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The Criminals, Part 3: Arson
Part 1 : 'Gun Snatchers' - Two criminals wanted for murder are turned in by one of their own. Part 2...
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The 36 Deadly Styles
A man begins studying "The Secret Book of 36 Deadly Styles" to avenge the death of his father....
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The Kiss of Death
One night a textile worker is sexually assaulted by five deviants. The young lady tries to cope with...
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The Sentimental Swordsman
A swordsman does everything it takes to bring justice. However, he has a drinking problem which even...
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The Angel Strikes Again
Lily Ho, a secret agent out to thwart the sale of a powerful explosive to the wrong people. It’s a f...
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The King with My Face
THE KING WITH MY FACE (1967) offers a well-produced Shaw Bros. variation on Alexandre Dumas' famous ...
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The Monkey Goes West
THE MONKEY GOES WEST is the first entry in the studio’s epic, four-part screen adaptation of “Journe...
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Valley of the Fangs
Intrigue in the court means that the wife and daughter of framed scholar Sung have to travel to the ...
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The Young Master
Youthful martial arts master Lung is searching for his missing brother, when he is mistaken for a cr...
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Five Tough Guys
The plot follows the titular gang of misfits, gathered together by Chen Kuan Tai (a real life martia...
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Temptress of a Thousand Faces
A mystery caper of devilish fun, Temptress Of A Thousand Faces proves a femme fatale can match any m...
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The Jade Tiger
Zhao Wuji, son of the leader of the Zhao Clan, embarks on a tragic adventure full of intrigue to ave...
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Fangs of the Cobra
Young man returns from studying abroad to take over management of the large family farm, and falls f...
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King Gambler
Chan is Peng Tianshi, who becomes the "Card Tyrant" in response to the gambling world dominance of t...
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Angel with the Iron Fists
A father whose daughter is killed by the Dark Angel's Gang, goes in search of justice....
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Squadron 77
Spy thriller set in occupied Shanghai. Li Lihua stars as the woman who is thrust into the role of na...
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The Story of Sue San
This gripping story centers on the romance between Wang Chin Lung and Sue San. Although they may be ...
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Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
In 2001, where all correctional facilities have been privatized, martial artist Ricky finds himself ...
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Dreadnaught
Mousy, a timid laundry man, crosses paths with a violent criminal known only as 'White Tiger', who h...
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Kidnap
Crime drama based on true incidents around a Kidnapping - and murder case ,also taking much time des...
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The Water Margin
The corruption in the Sung Dynasty of 11th century China is so rampant that it inspires a band of Or...
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The Gambling Syndicate
A provincial detective seeks to take down a local gambling syndicate with the help of two convicts....
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The Magic Blade
Two rival swordsmen in imperial China, poncho-clad Fu Hung-Hsueh and Yen nan-Fei vie with a power-hu...
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The Casino
A handsome stranger strolls into a casino one evening and all but cleans out the house, beating 160-...
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Flying Guillotine II
The emperor's reign of terror expands. Heroic outlaw Ma Teng joins a squad of female rebels, whose l...
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The Brave Archer
Guo Jing and Yang Kang are the sons of two rebels. The rebels are killed by imperial soldiers and th...
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The Great General
The real-life story of a legendary Ming general (Meng Fei) who attempts to rid Chinese waters of Jap...
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Dark Side of China Town
An HK police officer sends his son to America to protect him from the influence of the HK triads. Ho...
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Death Duel
The Third Master is considered to be the greatest sword master of the day. His displays of skill and...
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The Pirate
Pirate Chang Pao-Chai springs a leak after an otherwise successful raid on a foreign ship. He goes a...
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Pursuit of Vengeance
Master of the "swordplay thriller" genre, Chor Yuen and renowned kung-fu choreographer Tang Chia tel...
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Flying Sword Lee
This is a brilliant Taiwanese movie adaption of "Sentimental Swordsman, Ruthless Blade." Li "Little ...
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The Buddhist Fist
Two orphans raised by monks are taught divine secrets of kung fu. As adults, one chooses the path of...
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The Postman Strikes Back
Four heroes embark on a secret mission for Dr Sun Yat Sen's Nationalist Guard. Relentlessly pursued...
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Duel for Gold
Soon-to-be legendary director Chu Yuan had just joined the Shaw Brothers when he helmed this thrille...
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Blood Brothers
Set in the waning years of the Ching Dyansty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial ...
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The Goddess of Mercy
With her elegant classic persona, Li Li-hua was the ideal performer for period aristocratic and impe...
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Hong Kong 73
As the Heng Seng Index reaches unprecedented heights, people from all walks of life go stock specula...
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Sons of the Good Earth
The year is 1937, just prior to the Japanese invasion of China. Painters Ju Rui and Lao San stumble ...
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Attrition
When a Thai girl with mythical powers goes missing, Axe and his old team unite in attempts to bring ...
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Between Tears and Smiles
Fan Chia-soo is a kind-hearted student whose heart is captured by the sweet song of Shen Feng-hsien....
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Lady Jade Locket
Love knows no limits in the grand period romance, Lady Jade Locket. A young fighter inadvertently fa...
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The Amorous Lotus Pan
A woman in an arranged marriage falls in love with her husband's brother....
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The Shepherd Girl
Julie Yeh Feng stars as Hsiu Hsiu, a beautiful singing shepherdess who falls head over heels in love...
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Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
18-year-old Ainu is kidnapped and sold to a brothel. Her good looks and wild personality make her ve...
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The Denouement of Chu Liu Hsian
Swordplay master Adam Cheng returns to the role that brought him superstardom. This time, Chu Liang ...
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Year of the Dragon
In New York, racist Capt. Stanley White becomes obsessed with destroying a Chinese-American drug rin...
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Mysterious Footworks of Kung Fu
Chan Wai Man plays the super-assassin with a penchant for overengineered weapons and causing grief a...
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The Bamboo House of Dolls
A nurse in a Japanese women's POW camp during World War II masterminds an escapee....
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The Goddess of Mercy
With her elegant classic persona, Li Li-hua was the ideal performer for period aristocratic and impe...
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