Awesome Martial Arts Movies!
by prestondS | created - 21 Oct 2011 | updated - 26 Sep 2012 | PublicFrom the old-school to the new, from highflying wire-fu to realistic brutal fight choreography, this list has it all. But there is so many more movies I haven't seen yet so please let me know if I'm missing something and I'll add it to the list. If you've seen any of these movies you are indeed hardcore. Majority of movie goers don't even know these movies exist, they would rather pay to see Karate Kid starring Jaden Smith instead LOL!
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1. Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003)
R | 105 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
When the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.
Director: Prachya Pinkaew | Stars: Tony Jaa, Phetthai Vongkumlao, Pumwaree Yodkamol, Suchao Pongwilai
Votes: 78,208 | Gross: $4.56M
Something new and different! Who cares about the plot, just watch Tony Ja do his thing! Great Fights and Stunts! No Wires Baby!
2. The Protector (2005)
R | 111 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards.
Director: Prachya Pinkaew | Stars: Tony Jaa, Nathan Jones, Xing Jin, Phetthai Vongkumlao
Votes: 39,008 | Gross: $11.91M
If you thought Ong-Bak's plot was bad wait till you see this movie! But when Tony does his thing it is amazing! Highlights-Tony staircase fight and Tony vs. multiple attackers in the finale! I think Tony burnt himself out after making this movie. Because Ong-Bak 2 and 3 are not his best.
3. Ip Man (2008)
R | 106 min | Action, Biography, Drama
During the Japanese invasion of China, a wealthy martial artist is forced to leave his home when his city is occupied. With little means of providing for themselves, Ip Man and the remaining members of the city must find a way to survive.
Director: Wilson Yip | Stars: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan, Ka-Tung Lam
Votes: 233,669
One of the best movies to represent the best of Donnie Yen. In terms of martial art ability and acting skills. This movie was so good that Donnie could have retired from film making after this one and been content. Highlight-Donnie vs. 10 karate fighters! Don't Blink!
4. Iron Monkey (1993)
PG-13 | 85 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A martial artist/doctor steals from the corrupt authorities as a masked thief to give to the poor while another martial artist/doctor is forced to hunt him down. But a major threat unites them as a powerful and traitorous shaolin monk takes over the authorities.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Rongguang Yu, Donnie Yen, Jean Wang, Sze-Man Tsang
Votes: 17,230 | Gross: $14.68M
One of Donnie Yen's and Yuen Woo Pings best movies! Great Mixture of over the top wire-fu and great kung fu choreography! Just a Fun movie alltogether. Highlight-Two on one fight on top of wooden poles.
5. The Big Boss (1971)
R | 99 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A young man sworn to an oath of non-violence works with his cousins in an ice factory where they mysteriously begin to disappear.
Directors: Wei Lo, Chia-Hsiang Wu | Stars: Bruce Lee, Maria Yi, James Tien, Marilyn Bautista
Votes: 29,490 | Gross: $0.04M
Real name is the Big Boss. Bruce's real movie debut. Really low budget movie with dated fight choreography, but when Bruce finally cuts loose you see how he was totally ahead of his time. Make sure you watch the uncut big boss version only. Highlight-Bruce lee LOL!
6. Fist of Fury (1972)
R | 107 min | Action, Drama, Romance
A young man seeks vengence for the death of his teacher.
Director: Wei Lo | Stars: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, James Tien, Maria Yi
Votes: 33,910 | Gross: $1.29M
Real name Fist of Fury. I rank this as one on the greatest kung fu movies of all time! Not only is the story memorable but in my opinion Bruce Lee's best movie bar none. Highlight-Bruce vs Karate fighters with rarely on screen weapons Nunchakus! Simply a true classic that keeps being remade today!
7. The Way of the Dragon (1972)
R | 90 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A man visits his relatives at their restaurant in Italy and has to help them defend against brutal gangsters harassing them.
Director: Bruce Lee | Stars: Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Nora Miao, Ping-Ou Wei
Votes: 41,076 | Gross: $4.06M
Bruce Lee's Director Debut! Bruce was so good at playing the country bumpkin/underdog. Which made you cheer for him when he beats the crap out of pestering gang members. Bruce at top of his game here, even throwing in some comedic moments as well. Highlight-Bruce Lee vs. Chuck Norris nuff said!
8. Enter the Dragon (1973)
R | 102 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A Shaolin martial artist travels to an island fortress to spy on an opium lord - who is also a former monk from his temple - under the guise of attending a fighting tournament.
Director: Robert Clouse | Stars: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Ahna Capri
Votes: 113,043 | Gross: $25.00M
The movie that started the kung fu boom of the 70's and still hasn't stopped. Big Budget, Colorful, Great fights, Introducing Jim kelly and Bolo Yeung, Bruce fighting with multiple weapons, great finale fight ect. ect. Simply timeless and classic. Enter the Dragon will always remain a fan favorite around the world. Bruce you will be missed. Highlight-Bruce fighting underground thugs.
9. Kill Zone (2005)
Not Rated | 93 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A near retired inspector and his unit are willing to put down a crime boss at all costs while dealing with his replacement, who is getting in their way. Meanwhile, the crime boss sends his top henchmen to put an end to their dirty schemes.
Director: Wilson Yip | Stars: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Jing Wu
Votes: 13,206
Entertaining! Sammo Hung at his best here in terms of acting and fighting ability dispite his age and weight! This movie is more of a cop drama that took me by surprise when the fights starting happening. Donnie yen also in top form here while introducing another talent by the name of Jacky Wu. Highlight-Donnie vs. Jacky in alley way! Highly Recomended!
10. Fist of Legend (1994)
R | 103 min | Action, Drama
In 1937, a Chinese martial artist returns to Shanghai to find his teacher dead and his school harassed by the Japanese.
Director: Gordon Chan | Stars: Jet Li, Shinobu Nakayama, Siu-Ho Chin, Billy Chow
Votes: 24,935
A remake of Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury, many consider this to be Jet's best film. And if it's not it's definantly top 3. Highlight-Jet vs. Shoji Kurata and Billy Chong. This is a must own kung fu classic!
11. Tai Chi Master (1993)
R | 96 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Two friends, ex Shaolin monks, part ways as they brush with the ongoing rebellion against the government. The ambitious one rises up to be a powerful military commander, while his betrayed friend resorts to learn the calm ways of Tai Chi.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh, Siu-Ho Chin, Fennie Yuen
Votes: 10,845
With a Yuen woo ping movie you know what your gonna get. Crazy Over the top wire-fu meets great fight choreography. A very entertaining fight flick, one of Jet's best with a little Michelle Yeoh bonus. Highlight-Jet vs. Villian in sword fight/Jet vs. Army.
12. Fearless (2006)
PG-13 | 104 min | Action, Biography, Drama
A biography of Chinese Martial Arts Master Huo Yuanjia, who is the founder and spiritual guru of the Jin Wu Sports Federation.
Director: Ronny Yu | Stars: Jet Li, Li Sun, Yong Dong, Yun Qu
Votes: 78,724 | Gross: $24.63M
To IP Man was to Donnie Yen this is to Jet Li! I can find no flaw with this movie. Widely considered to be Jet's last kung fu movie and if it was this is a great way to go out. Sadly Jet went off later to make War with Jason Statham LOL. and Forbidden Kingdom with Jacky Chan and the 3rd Mummy movie LOL. Highlight-Sword duel in the resturant and finale fight with Japanese master.
13. Drunken Master II (1994)
R | 102 min | Action, Comedy
A young martial artist is caught between respecting his pacifist father's wishes or stopping a group of disrespectful foreigners from stealing precious artifacts.
Directors: Chia-Liang Liu, Jackie Chan | Stars: Jackie Chan, Ho-Sung Pak, Lung Ti, Anita Mui
Votes: 48,942 | Gross: $11.55M
Jacky chans best movie in his carrer! Amazing fights which he never topped after this film. Everyone is great in this movie, Ti Lung, Anita Mui, Liu Chia Liang and more. When I saw this movie when years,years later it came to american theaters the people behind me said-"Wow Jackie's new movie was great!" And I said yeah can you believe this movie came out in 1994! And they were both stunned. LOL. Highlight-Jacky vs Hatchet gang/Jackie vs super kicker Ken Lo.
14. Drunken Master (1978)
PG-13 | 111 min | Action, Comedy
Wong Fei-Hung is a mischievous yet righteous young man, but after a series of incidents his frustrated father has him disciplined by a master of drunken martial arts.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Jackie Chan, Siu-Tin Yuen, Jeong-lee Hwang, Dean Shek
Votes: 43,889
The Movie that made Jackie a star! Classic old-school mayhem. Highlight-Jackie vs. Stick King/Jackie vs Super Kicker Hwang Jang Lee.
15. Police Story (1985)
PG-13 | 100 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A virtuous Hong Kong Police Officer must clear his good name when the drug lord he is after frames him for the murder of a dirty cop.
Directors: Jackie Chan, Chi-Hwa Chen | Stars: Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Yuen Chor
Votes: 41,906 | Gross: $0.11M
The Best movie to represent Jackie Chan. Great fights, jaw dropping stunts, comedy and more! This movie was a big screw you to the director of the protector in the US. That director made a big mistake not letting Jackie be Jackie instead he tried to turn him into Clint Eastwood! LOL. Put it this way His Jaw dropped when he saw this film. Highlight-Opening film stunts and ending film stunts. I can't believe jackie survived this movie!
16. Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
R | 134 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung fights against foreign forces' plundering of China. When Aunt Yee arrives back from America, Wong Fei-Hung assumes the role of her protector.
Director: Hark Tsui | Stars: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Biao Yuen, Jacky Cheung
Votes: 19,904
The movie that made Jet a huge star in asia! Great wire-fu and fight choreography. The Role Jet was born to play. And there's a little Yuen Biao bonus as well. Highley Recomended! Highlight-Ladder Fight Finale
17. Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)
R | 113 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Arriving by train in Guangzhou, 1895, the trio fight off White Lotus followers, who want to kill all foreigners and the cute, European dressed 13th Aunt. It's not kung fu master Dr. Wong's (Jet Li) last fight.
Director: Hark Tsui | Stars: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Siu Chung Mok, David Chiang
Votes: 10,638
I didnt think it was possible to top the first movie and with Yuen woo pings help it did! The fights are even better than the first. Donnie Yen's Cloth Stick weapon is very original and entertatining. Must Own for kung fu fans! Highlight-Jet Li vs Donnie Yen nuff said!
18. Police Story 2 (1988)
PG-13 | 101 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
The Hong Kong supercop must stop a group of blackmailing bombers, while the villains of Police Story (1985) are out for revenge.
Director: Jackie Chan | Stars: Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Kwok-Hung Lam, Bill Tung
Votes: 22,560
Another great movie from the master Jackie Chan! Highlight-Jackie's fight in the park/and movie finale
19. Supercop (1992)
R | 91 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A Hong Kong detective teams up with his female Red Chinese counterpart to stop a Chinese drug czar.
Director: Stanley Tong | Stars: Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung, Kenneth Tsang
Votes: 24,292 | Gross: $16.27M
AKA Police story 3! Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh's chemistry was so entertaining Im surprised they didnt make more movies like this together. Great fights and stunts. Highlight-Jackie hanging from helicopter ladder/Michelle riding a motorcycle on to a train!
20. Armour of God 2: Operation Condor (1991)
PG-13 | 80 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Jackie is hired to help the UN find Nazi gold hidden in Sahara. He's accompanied from Spain by 2 (later 3) cute women. As there are others wanting the gold, lots of kung fu fighting and comedy follows.
Director: Jackie Chan | Stars: Jackie Chan, Carol 'Do Do' Cheng, Eva Cobo, Shôko Ikeda
Votes: 22,690 | Gross: $10.44M
It's Jackie Chan meets Indiana Jones! Great fights and stunts, and comedy. Highlight-fight in the Wind Tunnel/Airplane Hanger. Hilarious! LOL
21. Project A (1983)
PG-13 | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Fighting against pirates at the turn of the 20th century, the Hong Kong navy are failing miserably. It's up to Sergeant Lung (Jackie Chan) to take matters into his own hands.
Directors: Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung | Stars: Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Biao Yuen, Dick Wei
Votes: 18,541
This was definently a rare treat! Great fights, stunts, comedy and Jackie, Sammo hung and Yuen Biao together. Considered one of the greatest adventure movies of all time! Must see, Must own Classic! Highlight-Jackie falling from a clock tower, Jackie fight sequence on a bicycle!
22. Project A 2 (1987)
PG-13 | 101 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Dragon is now transferred to be the police head of Sai Wan district, and has to contend with a gangster kingpin, anti-Manchu revolutionaries, some runaway pirates, Manchu Loyalists and a corrupt Police Superintendent.
Director: Jackie Chan | Stars: Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Rosamund Kwan, Carina Lau
Votes: 11,347
I really miss Sammo Hung and Yuen biao from the first movie, but damn those fights and stunts are some of Jackie's best! Highly recomended! Highlight-Teahouse fight, Jackie running down a falling platform.
23. Dragons Forever (1988)
TV-14 | 102 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
Three successful Hong Kong lawyers are hired by a chemical company of questionable ethics and must eventually make a difficult decision when their employer's motives become clear.
Directors: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Corey Yuen | Stars: Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Biao Yuen, Pauline Yeung
Votes: 9,352
Another classic with the great trio of kung fu!Fun movie, great fights, and comedy! Highlight-Jackie Chan's rematch with kickboxing champ Benny the jet Urquidez!
24. Wheels on Meals (1984)
TV-14 | 100 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Two Chinese friends, who operate a food truck in Barcelona, Spain, use their martial arts expertise to help their private investigator friend protect the pickpocket Sylvia, who's been targeted by a ruthless gang.
Director: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung | Stars: Jackie Chan, Biao Yuen, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Benny Urquidez
Votes: 15,193
It's all about Sammo Hungs comedic timing, Jackie's speed and power, and Yuen biao's athletic abilities that makes this movie awesome. Great kung fu comedy! Highlight-Jackie chan vs. Benny the jet Urquidez! One of the greatest one on one face offs in kung fu movie history!
25. Who Am I? (1998)
PG-13 | 108 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A Secret Agent loses his memory after falling from a crashing helicopter. He is then chased by several other agency operatives, but he has no idea why.
Directors: Benny Chan, Jackie Chan | Stars: Jackie Chan, Michelle Ferre, Mirai Yamamoto, Ron Smerczak
Votes: 42,964
Not really the greatest plot or edited Jackie Chan movie. You can tell some scenes were left out or unfinished. The movie was entertaining but not a purchase until the finale fight came! Must own for Jackie fans. Highlight-Jackie vs. two Martial artist on top of a building. Maybe the last greatest fight scene Jackie put together in his late career when compared to movies like The Medallion,The Tuxedo,The Spy next door, Rush Hour 3 LOL!
26. Rush Hour (1998)
PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A loyal and dedicated Hong Kong Inspector teams up with a reckless and loudmouthed L.A.P.D. detective to rescue the Chinese Consul's kidnapped daughter, while trying to arrest a dangerous crime lord along the way.
Director: Brett Ratner | Stars: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Ken Leung, Tom Wilkinson
Votes: 294,903 | Gross: $141.15M
Even though Jackie was not used to his full potential. This was the type of action/comedy that truly showed american audiences why Jackie Chan is in a class of his own. Fun fights but even funnier moments. Highlight-Jackie chan bar fight.
27. Rush Hour 2 (2001)
PG-13 | 90 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Carter and Lee head to Hong Kong for a vacation, but become embroiled in a counterfeit money scam.
Director: Brett Ratner | Stars: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, John Lone, Ziyi Zhang
Votes: 239,205 | Gross: $226.16M
As an overall movie not as good as the 1st. But the fights were a little better and still very entertaining. Highlight-Zhang zi yi beating up Chris Tucker! And even though you might be tempted stay far away from the 3rd movie! LOL
28. The Young Master (1980)
PG-13 | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A talented martial arts student goes after his expelled brother, who get into bad company.
Director: Jackie Chan | Stars: Jackie Chan, Pai Wei, Biao Yuen, Lily Li
Votes: 8,206
More Old-school mayhem. An early cameo of Yuen biao having a bench fight with Jackie, fun fights with swords and fan,and fun comedy. Highlight-Jackie vs. main baddie at the end! Really good stuff!
29. Gorgeous (1999)
PG-13 | 121 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
A romantic girl travels to Hong Kong in search of certain love but instead meets a kind-hearted professional fighter for whom she begins to fall instead.
Director: Vincent Kok | Stars: Jackie Chan, Shu Qi, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Emil Chau
Votes: 13,779
Jackie chan going back to his country to show the Rush Hour film makers what kind of fight choreography they could have had in that movie. Warning this is a romantic comedy not alot of fighting but the two duels he has with martial artist Brad Allen are amazing! Highlight-Baseball bat fight/two fights with Allen
30. The Magnificent Butcher (1979)
PG-13 | 108 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A hot headed young butcher, who is also a kung fu disciple, gets embroiled in a feud with a rival shaolin temple.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Tak-Hing Kwan, Biao Yuen, Pai Wei
Votes: 2,602
If any one asks you what is the big deal about Sammo Hung! You start with this film! Classic Old-school kung fu comedy but when Sammo cuts loose you will be amazed for a man his size to do what he does! Highly recomended! Highlight-Sammo vs. Main baddie/Two on Two fight at Wong fei Hungs clinic.
31. Odd Couple (1979)
Unrated | 97 min | Action, Adventure
The self proclaimed 'king of sabres', and 'king of spears', decide to settle whose weapon is better by each taking a student and training them in the use of their favorite weapon, and whoever students' comes out on top is the winner.
Director: Chia-Yung Liu | Stars: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Ka-Yan Leung, Chia-Yung Liu, Lung Chan
Votes: 618
Sammo Hung's Odd Couple is considered to be the best display of weapons in a martial arts film. In this kung fu comedy Sammo and his rival play duel roles trying to out do each other from master to student. Highlight-Sammo vs. Rival. Must have for Sammo Fans!
32. Warriors Two (1978)
R | 96 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A bank cashier discovers a plot to kill the mayor. His attempt to warn the mayor is foiled, and he almost gets killed, but a mumbling Shaolin disciple rescues him and takes him to his master to teach him a formidable form of kung fu.
Director: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung | Stars: Ka-Yan Leung, Ho Wang, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Chia-Yung Liu
Votes: 1,574
Warriors Two is a kung fu classic! Demonstrating Wing Chun style kung fu this movie is a definite must own! Highlight-The entire Finale including the most vicious style of Praying Mantis ever seen in a kung fu movie!
33. Iron Fisted Monk (1977)
R | 93 min | Action, Drama
A lowly restaurant worker aims to take revenge on the Manchurian thugs who killed his boss by joining a Shaolin temple under the advise from a monk who rescued him from certain death.
Director: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung | Stars: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Sing Chen, Hoi-Pang Lo, James Tien
Votes: 1,045
Another example of why Sammo Hung was and still the man in this genre! Classic Old-school kung fu highlights this film! Highlight-Sammo and fellow Monk vs. Villians in the finale! Good stuff!
34. Pedicab Driver (1989)
Not Rated | 95 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Lo Tung and his friend Malted Candy, pedicab drivers working the streets of Macao, have both fallen in love. The problem is that both their objects of affection--one a baker, the other a ... See full summary »
Director: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung | Stars: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Siu Chung Mok, Hoi Mang, Lung Chan
Votes: 1,046
If anyone asks "What is good example of a kung fu movie from the 80's?" Sammo's Pedicab Driver is a great place to start! Sammo at his best here in terms of action and comedy. Highlight-Sammo vs. Liu Chia Liang and Billy Chong
35. Eastern Condors (1987)
R | 93 min | Action, Adventure, War
A group of Asian prisoners is recruited, trained, armed and sent to Vietnam to destroy a cache of American weapons left behind after the Vietnam War, before the Vietcong discovers its location.
Director: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung | Stars: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Biao Yuen, Haing S. Ngor, Ching-Ying Lam
Votes: 2,881
Sammo Hung's version of the dirty dozen is very entertaining. The best shape Sammo's ever been in, Crazy violent shootouts, and great fights at the end. Also starring Yuen Biao! Highlight-Sammo vs. Yuen Wah
36. The Prodigal Son (1981)
R | 100 min | Action, Comedy
A young man discovers that his reputation as a fearsome martial artist is manufactured by his rich father, after meeting a real martial arts master, who's also a master thespian, and is determined to apprentice under him to learn kung fu.
Director: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung | Stars: Biao Yuen, Ching-Ying Lam, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Frankie Chan
Votes: 3,540
The winner of best fight choreography of 1981. This is in my opinon Yuen Biao's best movie! Classic kung fu comedy from Sammo Hung, Great display of Wing Chung fighting, and a great story to boot! This is one of those movies that never gets old and you won't forget it. Highlight-Yuen vs. main baddie. Also a great performance by Lam Ching-Ying!
37. The Iceman Cometh (1989)
114 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
A frozen Ming Dynasty royal guard and the equally frigid rapist-killer he's tracking are thawed out in modern-day Hong Kong.
Director: Clarence Fok | Stars: Maggie Cheung, Biao Yuen, Wah Yuen, Lai-Yui Lee
Votes: 1,169
Another great movie with Yuen biao. If there was any movie out there that showed why Yuen biao should have been a star its Iceman Cometh! Definently influenced by Highlander this action/sci fi movie is a must own for biao fans! Yuen Wah always a great over the top villian, Maggie Cheung is always a delight, and biao's acrobatics are uncanny! Highlight-Yuen biao vs. Yuen wah nuff said!
38. Righting Wrongs (1986)
Not Rated | 85 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Yuen Biao plays Jason Chan, a lawyer angry at the way the law seems to protect the bad guys. He decides to take the law into his own hands when a key witness and his entire family are ... See full summary »
Director: Corey Yuen | Stars: Biao Yuen, Cynthia Rothrock, Melvin Wong, Roy Chiao
Votes: 2,016
Among the best of Yuen biao! Great fights not just from Biao but up and comer Cynthia Rothrock! Highlight-Cynthia vs. Female fighter/Yuen biao vs. Baddie. Great example of how Cynthia should have stayed in Hong Kong instead of making really bad straight to video movies in the U.S.
39. Millionaires' Express (1986)
PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Comedy, Western
In early twentieth century China, various criminals with different goals are connected to a Shanghai train, with many rich people on-board.
Director: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung | Stars: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Biao Yuen, Olivia Cheng, Rosamund Kwan
Votes: 2,191
Millionaires or Shanghai Express is Sammo Hung's ode to the Western. A very fun kung fu comedy! A great cast of martial artist-Richard Norton,Cynthia Rothrock,Yuen Biao,Hwang Jang Lee,Yukari Oshima,Shoji Kurata,Dick Wei and more! Highlight-Sammo vs Rothrock/Yuen biao flipping off a building, landing and running away in one shot!
40. Yes, Madam! (1985)
TV-MA | 93 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Two unlucky thieves break into a just murdered man's hotel room and steal his passport with a hidden microfilm wanted by a triad boss. Two hard kicking women cops from HK and UK get the case.
Director: Corey Yuen | Stars: Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Rothrock, John Sham, Hoi Mang
Votes: 2,942
Yes Madam Starring the Unknown Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock prove in this movie that the girls can do whatever the boys can. Really good fights and stunts! Could be the best female martial arts movie ever or at least top five! Highlight-Michelle Yeoh falling backwards through glass while her legs are holding her up until she grabs baddies legs and throws them off the 2nd floor/Cynthia for the first time does her trademark scorpion kick!
41. Dynamite Fighters (1987)
R | 91 min | Action, Drama
Action film about Chinese resistance after Japanese invasion in 1930's.
Director: David Chung | Stars: Michelle Yeoh, Richard Ng, Tung-Shing Yee, Lowell Lo
Votes: 1,318
If Indiana Jones was a female he would be Michelle Yeoh! Fun kung fu adventure! Great fights, stunts, ect. Highlight-Michelle fighting with rope weapon! (forgot the name of weapon sorry).
42. Wing Chun (1994)
TV-14 | 96 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Wing Chun's village is yet again being plundered by bandits. This time she uses kung fu to defeat them. The fighting doesn't end here.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Michelle Yeoh, Donnie Yen, King-Tan Yuen, Catherine Yan Hung
Votes: 3,505
This could be regarded as Michelle Yeoh's best film. This kung fu comedy is pretty funny and down right goofy, but with Yuen woo ping doing the action you can expect some crazy over the top wire-work and fight choreography! And probably Donnie Yen's goofiest role as well. Highlight-Michelle vs. Baddie! When you see female action like this there should be no excuses nowadays for crappy female fight movies like Streetfighter the legend of Chun Li! LOL.
43. The Heroic Trio (1993)
R | 88 min | Action, Fantasy, Thriller
While one tough woman with an invisible robe has stolen 18 babies for her powerful master, two other tough women and the cops try to stop her.
Director: Johnnie To | Stars: Michelle Yeoh, Anita Mui, Maggie Cheung, Damian Lau
Votes: 4,478
Who said only Marvel and DC could make superhero movies! Yes this movie has a Hong Kong budget and the last fight finale looked like terminator gone horribly wrong. but you have to admit that this is one entertaining movie. It's comedy mixed with Sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and most important of all kung fu! Great cinematography and action a must see! Highlight-3 Hot chicks kicking ass! LOL
44. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
PG-13 | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A young Chinese warrior steals a sword from a famed swordsman and then escapes into a world of romantic adventure with a mysterious man in the frontier of the nation.
Director: Ang Lee | Stars: Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang, Chang Chen
Votes: 281,709 | Gross: $128.08M
The greatest kung fu movie ever made or most overated kung fu movie ever? It dosen't matter which decison you make in the end the truth is it's just great movie making at it's best! Great cinematography, fight scenes, acting, story, and soundtrack! Highlight-Michelle yeoh vs. Zhang Zi Yi in weapons room. This movie forced people who made fun of this genre for years to finally take it seriously!
45. Hero (2002)
PG-13 | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A defense officer, Nameless, was summoned by the King of Qin regarding his success of terminating three warriors.
Director: Yimou Zhang | Stars: Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Ziyi Zhang
Votes: 187,698 | Gross: $53.71M
Another excellent movie told in a Rashamon type of way! This is one beautiful movie to look at. Great fights and story in this one. Highlight-Donnie Yen vs. Jet Li nuff said!
46. House of Flying Daggers (2004)
PG-13 | 119 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A romantic police captain breaks a beautiful member of a rebel group out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.
Director: Yimou Zhang | Stars: Ziyi Zhang, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Andy Lau, Dandan Song
Votes: 116,286 | Gross: $11.05M
Yet another eye popping movie! Good fights, and performances from leads. Highlight-Forrest battles
47. Dragon Tiger Gate (2006)
94 min | Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Three young martial arts masters emerge from the back streets of Hong Kong to help the powerless fight injustice.
Director: Wilson Yip | Stars: Yuk Long Wong, Louis Koo, Isabella Leong, Ella Koon
Votes: 7,162
A fun and entertaining kung fu film based off a popular comic book from Hong Kong! Some really good fight scenes from the man Donnie Yen. Keep in mind that the two other leads never kicked and used Nunchakus before until Donnie taught them for this movie! It shows you have great he is at what he does. Highlight-Fight in club/end finale
48. Five Deadly Venoms (1978)
R | 101 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
The sixth and final pupil of a dying martial arts teacher is instructed to find the teacher's five former pupils and defeat any evil ones that are among them.
Director: Cheh Chang | Stars: Sheng Chiang, Chien Sun, Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok, Meng Lo
Votes: 7,984
In terms of action there has been way better movies with the venoms crew then this film. But it was the characters they played which made them memorable for the US audiences. This is a kind of a who done it mystery type movie. The fights are still worth watching and you won't have any kung fu movie cred if you haven't seen this film! LOL Highlight-opening training sequence/end finale
49. Crippled Avengers (1978)
R | 104 min | Action, Drama
Three men who have been physically disabled by an evil warlord and his physically-disabled son become friends and learn kung fu so that they can seek revenge with help from an elderly martial-arts teacher and his mentally-disabled pupil.
Director: Cheh Chang | Stars: Kuan Tai Chen, Feng Lu, Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok, Meng Lo
Votes: 3,002
AKA Return of the 5 deadly venoms! Obviously not a sequel but as far as entertainment goes this blows the 1st one away! The storyline is over the top but we have better fights, training sequences, ect. My only beef is with the end fight vs. Chen Kuan Tai was a little slow for some reason. Other than that highly recomended! Highlight-The Venoms!
50. The Kid with the Golden Arm (1979)
R | 86 min | Action, Drama
Director Chang Cheh reunites the Five Venoms in his second biggest cult hit in the West. It's Lo Meng's most memorable performances whose showdown with fellow Venom Kuo Chue is artistically violent while being graphically artsy.
Director: Cheh Chang | Stars: Chien Sun, Meng Lo, Feng Lu, Sheng Chiang
Votes: 1,772
Another must own venoms movie! This movie started slow but just got more over the top by the end! Great fights, fun story! Highlight-end finale
51. Masked Avengers (1981)
R | 92 min | Action, Drama
The masked gang have created a menace, killing many people, now it is up to Philp who once worked for the masked gang to destroy them.
Director: Cheh Chang | Stars: Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok, Siu-Ho Chin, Sheng Chiang, Ke Chu
Votes: 796
A very dark and violent venoms movie. Good story and exceptable fights until the finale came, holy Crap these guys are good! Must own venoms movie. Highlight-End finale!
52. Undisputed 2: Last Man Standing (2006 Video)
R | 98 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Sequel to the 2002 film. This time, Heavyweight Champ George "Iceman" Chambers is sent to a Russian Jail on trumped-up drug charges.
Director: Isaac Florentine | Stars: Michael Jai White, Scott Adkins, Ben Cross, Eli Danker
Votes: 39,244
Ive always been a fan of Michael Jai White and he is great in this movie, but Ive got to admit that Mr. Scott Adkins stole this film. The Russian Character he plays is so memorable that the sequel stars only him! This is one of the best straight to video movies Ive seen in years! Good story and performances but with fight scenes that rival big budget hollywood movies! Highly recomended! Highlight-Michael vs. Scott of course
53. Undisputed 3: Redemption (2010 Video)
R | 96 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Boyka is back. This time he is fighting in the first ever inter-prison tournament with one knee.
Director: Isaac Florentine | Stars: Scott Adkins, Mykel Shannon Jenkins, Mark Ivanir, Hristo Shopov
Votes: 44,589
Scott Adkins is back as Yuri Boyka. The story from the 1st movie was better but this movie is about one thing, fighting! And with Scott at the helm the fights rival the previous film! This is one of those rare movies that concentrates on the previous film villian's road to redeem himself. You never see movies like this. The only negative is his prison friend Turbo who is pretty useless in this movie due to him being only a boxer that wins his fights with a peek a boo, hide and go seek style LOL! Other than that a must see move. Highlight-Only the most complete fighter in the world of course! LOL
54. Ninja Assassin (2009)
R | 99 min | Action, Thriller
A young ninja turns his back on the orphanage that raised him, leading to a confrontation with a fellow ninja from the clan.
Director: James McTeigue | Stars: Rain, Rick Yune, Naomie Harris, Jonathan Chan-Pensley
Votes: 75,621 | Gross: $38.11M
This movie had everything going against it. CGI blood, Hollywood trying to make a ninja movie, unoriginal plot, average actors, filmed in really dark places that makes it hard to see action etc! But if you turn your brain off and have low expectations you will like this movie! Surprisingly good action, and even though it's got CG blood Id rather have that then this movie be a watered down PG-13 film. I appreciated the violence in this movie, plus you get a Sho Kosugi bonus. Ninjasploitation lovers rejoice! LOL Highlight-end finale
55. Five Elements Ninjas (1982)
R | 107 min | Action, Drama
A Chinese martial arts school is infiltrated and destroyed by ninjas. Tian Hao survives the massacre and seeks to uncover the trickery of ninjutsu in order to beat the Five Element Ninjas and avenge his family.
Director: Cheh Chang | Stars: Tien-Chi Cheng, Tien-Hsiang Lung, Meng Lo, Michael Wai-Man Chan
Votes: 3,185
Maybe the last great Chang Cheh action film! Nothing new here but whoa those fights! You can even compare this movie to a video game-they fight the lower ninjas, then mini bosses, then the main boss! LOL. Still this is a must have for martial art fans old and new. The different type of ninjas are entertaining as well. Highlight-Good guy still fighting Ninjas while his intestines are hanging out of him. LOL.
56. Five Fingers of Death (1972)
R | 104 min | Action, Drama, Romance
As two martial arts schools prepare for an important tournament, one school's master is a dishonorable man, and to ensure his son wins the title, he hires three Japanese samurais, who target the rival school's best fighter.
Director: Chang-hwa Jeong | Stars: Lieh Lo, Ping Wang, Hsiung Chao, Chin-Feng Wang
Votes: 4,014
AKA King Boxer is the 1st kung fu movie to be shown in the U.S.! The fights are really average nothing to boast about, but it's just an entertaining movie to watch. It's classic old-school with an interesting story. Some decent violence is also present as well. One of Quentin Tarantino's favorite movies. It's also very rare to see Lo-Lieh playing a hero. Highlight-The glowing red hands music theme which was featured in Kill Bill LOL!
57. The Street Fighter (1974)
R | 91 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
After failing to reach a deal with her enemies, a mercenary karateka protects the daughter of a recently-deceased oil tycoon from the evil conglomerate gunning for her inheritance.
Director: Shigehiro Ozawa | Stars: Shin'ichi Chiba, Goichi Yamada, Yutaka Nakajima, Chiyoko Kazama
Votes: 5,667
One of the most memorable roles for Sonny Chiba! This movie received an x rating when it came out in theaters. The violence is tame compared to today's standards but it's still fun none the less. Highlight-Punching a guy in his head and it's shown in x-ray vision view LOL. Chiba's Character is pretty brutal in this movie and he's not messin around! Hey if you got to fight! Fight Dirty!
58. Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969)
R | 105 min | Action, Adventure
After defeating The Long-Armed Devil and his armies, our nubbed hero has been living in retirement as a farmer, but circumstances causes him to come out of retirement and take on The Eight ... See full summary »
Director: Cheh Chang | Stars: Jimmy Wang Yu, Chiao Chiao, Chia Essie Lin, Feng Tien
Votes: 1,442
The 1st movie was very Iconic and I could see why it was a huge hit back then. But this one for me was so much more entertaining action wise! Way better sword figting sequences, fun display of different weapons, fun movie. Classic Shaw Brothers film making, and for some strange reason Jimmy Wang Yu fought better with one arm on screen then with two.
59. Triple Irons (1971)
R | 98 min | Action, Drama
Lei Li lost his right-arm in a sword duel with the master of a martial arts school, long ago. Now, he is able to defend himself well with just his left arm, and kung fu techniques. That he ... See full summary »
Director: Cheh Chang | Stars: David Chiang, Ching Lee, Lung Ti, Feng Ku
Votes: 1,743
Brand new story this time starring David Chiang! Some really entertaning fights in this one. Highly recomended! Highlight-David Chiang vs bad guys on bridge!
60. Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman (1971)
Not Rated | 94 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Two of Japan and China's greatest heroic swordsman find themselves caught in a plot to protect a young child. But will national distrust and simple misunderstanding keep the two kindred spirits apart?
Director: Kimiyoshi Yasuda | Stars: Shintarô Katsu, Jimmy Wang Yu, Michie Terada, Kôji Nanbara
Votes: 1,720
Two Hugely popular characters in this genre finally meet face to face. Really well done entertaining movie. The language barrier might be a little frustrating but that was the point of the movie anyway. Highly recomended! Highlight-Jimmy jumping out of burning house half on fire fighting samurai. Who will win between these two master swordsmen! Only one way to find out!
61. The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)
R | 116 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A man studies kung fu at the Shaolin Temple to fight back against the oppressive Manchu government.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Chia-Hui Liu, Lieh Lo, Yue Wong, Chia-Yung Liu
Votes: 18,379
I never thought a kung fu movie could be so interesting and entertaining with barely any kung fu in it! AKA The Master Killer Gordon Liu plays Iconic monk San Te in this Shaw Brothers classic. Even though all the fighting is at the end and the movie is basically training sequences, this is a must see, must own kung fu film.
62. Martial Club (1981)
R | 110 min | Action, Drama
Wong Fei-Hong and his once-rival, now friend, find themselves and their martial arts schools pitted against a rival school which uses a Kung Fu expert from the North to do their dirty work.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Chia-Hui Liu, Kara Wai, Te-Lo Mai, Hou Hsiao
Votes: 620
Fun kung fu film with exciting fight sequences! Gordon Liu at his best here. Highly recomended! Highlight-end battle with Lung Wei Wang in a alley way which as the fight progresses the alley gets smaller. Amazing!
63. The Magic Blade (1976)
Not Rated | 86 min | Action, Drama
Don't miss this one it is excellent. Chinese sword masters pair up to fight off yet another villain for the deadly PeacockDart. The ending is eye popping don't miss this one. Shaw Brothers come thru yet again
Director: Yuen Chor | Stars: Lung Ti, Lieh Lo, Li Ching, Ni Tien
Votes: 892
The most majestic of kung fu stars Ti Lung stars in this exciting eastern. Great fight scenes and memorable characters (Devil Grandma)! This is a must own swordplay movie. Highlight-Ti Lung's weapon, the spinning Tonfa blade! Bad Ass!
64. Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979)
R | 116 min | Action, Comedy
A disgraced former Kung Fu expert makes a living as a merchant with the help of a hot headed friend. When the men are harassed by gangsters, the merchant decided to teach his friend monkey boxing so they can defend their business.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Chia-Liang Liu, Hou Hsiao, Kara Wai, Lieh Lo
Votes: 1,162
Great kung fu comedy from Liu Chia Hung. Lo Lieh always playing a great villian as well in this one. One of the rare movies that actually star Hsiao Hou as the lead. Highlight-Hsiao Hou's Uncanny acrobatic ability! His skills might actually rival Yuen Biao's
65. Dirty Ho (1979)
R | 103 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A prince enlists a thief to serve as his bodyguard to protect him from assassins.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Yue Wong, Chia-Hui Liu, Lieh Lo, Hou Hsiao
Votes: 1,482
Silly at times, goofy kung fu comedy, but with very original fight sequences! I never get tired watching this one, alot of creativity went into the fight choreography! Highlight-Drinking Wine fight/end finale. And keep in mind that Lo Lieh dosen't know martial arts when you watch this movie you'll be impressed! Classic Liu Chia Liang
66. Executioners from Shaolin (1977)
R | 100 min | Action, Drama
Hong Hsi-Kuan devotes years to mastering Tiger style Kung Fu in order to defeat the evil priest Pai Mei. His wife, who is an expert in Crane style Kung Fu, has a feeling training in only one style won't be enough.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Kuan Tai Chen, Lieh Lo, Yue Wong, Lily Li
Votes: 1,896
Around the time when Mr. Shaw Brothers Chen Kuan Tai was a huge star this movie came out and really flipped the audience perspective on this genre. Due to the fact that things happen in this movie that didn't happen in kung fu movies back then. But the real star of this movie is the great Lo Lieh playing the now Iconic evil monk Pai Mae. A version of this character was played by Gordon Liu in Kill Bill vol. 2! Highlight-Lieh can shift his weak spot around his body LOL.
67. Heroes of the East (1978)
R | 105 min | Action, Comedy
A Chinese man (Liu) marries a Japanese woman through an arranged marriage and manages to insult all of her Japanese martial arts family by issuing a challenge to her that is misinterpreted ... See full summary »
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Chia-Hui Liu, Yuka Mizuno, Yasuaki Kurata, Naozo Kato
Votes: 2,667
A fun Kramer vs. Kramer style kung fu movie! A great display of Japanese style martial arts and Chinese style! Highly recomended! Highlight-Gordon Liu vs. Shoji Kurata nuff said!
68. Legendary Weapons of China (1982)
R | 109 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A band of killers from an ailing kung fu and magic society are sent on a manhunt for a former member of the society, whose bad mouthing threatens its existence.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Chia-Liang Liu, Chia-Yung Liu, Kara Wai, Hou Hsiao
Votes: 1,852
This is one kung fu movie with all the bells and whistles! A great comedic performance by Alexander fu sheng, great fight scenes and more! Highlight-End fight between brothers literally! They use every weapon in the book except the kitching sink! Must see movie!
69. My Young Auntie (1981)
Not Rated | 121 min | Action, Comedy
Cheng Tai-Nan (Kara Hui) is an honest and faithful servant of a dying patriarch who wants nothing more than to protect his vast wealth from his selfish, conniving nephew, Yung-Sheng. ... See full summary »
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Chia-Liang Liu, Kara Wai, Hou Hsiao, Lung-Wei Wang
Votes: 941
Perfect showcase why Kara Hui deserved the title of kung fu queen. A fun tradition vs. modern times comedy. But when the action starts especially at the end, hold on. Highlight-Liu Chia Liang vs. Lung Wei Wang
70. Fists of the White Lotus (1980)
PG-13 | 95 min | Action, Drama
The monk Hung Wen-Ting fights against the evil priest White Lotus.
Director: Lieh Lo | Stars: Chia-Hui Liu, Lieh Lo, Lung-Wei Wang, Kara Wai
Votes: 2,072
AKA Fist of the White Lotus is action packed from start to finish! A remake of Executioners from Shaolin directed by Lo Lieh.This is a very serious but somtimes comedic (Kara Hui teaching Gordon Liu Feminine style martial arts) kung fu spectacle. Must see must own old-school classic! Highlight-Gordon vs. Lo Lieh's minions
71. Blade (1998)
R | 120 min | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
A half-vampire, half-mortal man becomes a protector of the mortal race, while slaying evil vampires.
Director: Stephen Norrington | Stars: Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright
Votes: 299,180 | Gross: $70.09M
The 1st true R rated comic book movie! Really good action and excitement! Highly recomended! Highlight-Club fight/Finale
72. Blade II (2002)
R | 117 min | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
Blade forms an uneasy alliance with the vampire council in order to combat the Reapers, who are feeding on vampires.
Director: Guillermo del Toro | Stars: Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman, Leonor Varela
Votes: 234,537 | Gross: $82.35M
When the 1st blade came out in theaters it gave me the action satisfaction I was craving, so I saw it 3 times! When I saw this I was like wow this movie took what was good in the 1st one and cranked it up to 11! A superior sequel! Highlight-Blade vs. Villian
73. The Matrix (1999)
R | 136 min | Action, Sci-Fi
When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence.
Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski | Stars: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving
Votes: 2,054,841 | Gross: $171.48M
It could be argued that this movie was overated when it came out. But you have to keep in mind that at the time nobody in the U.S. has seen action like this before. This was the Wachowski's ode to Kung fu movies, John Woo action scenes and Japanese anime! You can thank Yuen Woo Ping for creating some great wire-fu and fight choreography in this one even though stiff, wirey, goofy looking Keanu Reeves is doing it. I know kung fu LOL!
74. All Men Are Brothers (1975)
101 min | Action, Adventure
Based on one of China's enduring epic novels, written in the 14th century, "All Men Are Brothers" continues the patriotic story of righteous warriors battling despotic leaders, featuring ... See full summary »
Directors: Cheh Chang, Wu Ma | Stars: David Chiang, Michael Wai-Man Chan, Yang Chang, Chuan Chen
Votes: 396
The sequel to the popular Water Margin film. Totally kicks that movies ass in terms of action. David Chiang and Ti lung are always great together. Good Stuff. Highlight-Violence
75. Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)
R | 142 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
In 18th-century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent to the Gevaudan province at the king's behest to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast.
Director: Christophe Gans | Stars: Samuel Le Bihan, Mark Dacascos, Jérémie Renier, Vincent Cassel
Votes: 71,510 | Gross: $11.26M
Had no Idea what this French movie was about when I saw the trailer on tv. A friend of mine wanted to see it, so he dragged me to a small unknown independent theater that was playing it. I was blown away by this movie! It's Visually stunning, good performances, great action, and combined several different genres(martial arts, horror, fantasy). Very different and original action film. Highlight-Mark Dacascos/End Finale
76. The Assassin (1967)
PG-13 | 121 min | Action, Drama
Yu is a two-armed swordsman who is betrayed by a jealous rival, but initially seeks a life of simple pleasures until an accidental meeting with another patriot sets him back on the road to bloody, brutal vengeance.
Director: Cheh Chang | Stars: Jimmy Wang Yu, Chiao Chiao, Hsiang Chun Li, Feng Tien
Votes: 285
When Jimmy Wang Yu was the man he could not be stopped. Entertaining revenge movie. Even though Jimmy has both arms there is still a big enough body count in the film to enjoy it. Highlight-End finale
77. The Avenging Eagle (1978)
R | 90 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Chi Ming-sing is a former disciple of a gang run by overlord Yoh Xi-hung. Yoh's disciples hunt Chi relentlessly as he travels on a soul-searching journey. He comes to the aid of a seemingly... See full summary »
Director: Chung Sun | Stars: Sheng Fu, Lung Ti, Feng Ku, Lung Chan
Votes: 1,037
Alexander Fu sheng and Ti Lung star in this entertaining kung fu epic! The very underated character actor Ku Feng always playing a great villian, while the two younger kung fu stars do their thing. Highlight-end finale
78. Chinatown Kid (1977)
R | 115 min | Action, Drama
After getting in trouble with local gangs, a young man (Fu Sheng) flees to San Francisco, where the same gangs are still causing problems. He becomes a part of a rival gang, and eventually ... See full summary »
Director: Cheh Chang | Stars: Sheng Fu, Shirley Yu, Susan Yam-Yam Shaw, Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok
Votes: 542
A very entertaining modern day kung fu comedy. Also one of the more popular Alexander Fu sheng films in america. The fights are not mind blowing but yet still fun to watch! It's fun seeing early cameo's of the venoms crew as well. I recomend trying to find the director's cut version of this film only. It had a more violent and dramatic ending. Highlight-end finale
79. The Bare-Footed Kid (1993)
R | 90 min | Action, Drama
While working at a family friend's business, a penniless orphan draws the attention of a corrupt competitor and is torn between divided loyalties.
Directors: Johnnie To, Patrick Leung, Johnny Mak | Stars: Aaron Kwok, Maggie Cheung, Lung Ti, Chien-Lien Wu
Votes: 966
New comer Aaron Kwok teams up with kung fu veteran Ti Lung and makes a very entertaining movie.
80. The City of Violence (2006)
92 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
After their childhood friend is murdered, a two-man martial arts army beats a path to the perp.
Director: Ryu Seung-wan | Stars: Ryu Seung-wan, Lee Beom-su, Kim Byeong-Ok, Jo Deok-hyeon
Votes: 4,772
It's Koreas Answer to Kill Bill! A very entertaining action film with some really funny moments. And there is even an ode to the film the Warriors! Score major points for that one! Highlight-End Finale
81. Red Cliff (2008)
R | 148 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The first chapter of a two-part story centered on a battle fought in China's Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.).
Director: John Woo | Stars: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Fengyi Zhang, Chang Chen
Votes: 48,505 | Gross: $0.63M
82. Red Cliff II (2009)
142 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Second and final part of epic tale about a legendary battle that changed the course of China history.
Director: John Woo | Stars: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Fengyi Zhang, Chang Chen
Votes: 25,359 | Gross: $0.63M
83. The Warlords (2007)
R | 126 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
China, 1860s: Having his army slaughtered, General Qingyun joins 2 bandit leaders in raids on rebels and in blood oath. They form a Qing loyal army with eyes on rebel held Suzhou and Nanjing.
Directors: Peter Ho-Sun Chan, Wai-Man Yip | Stars: Jet Li, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Jinglei Xu
Votes: 27,823 | Gross: $0.13M
A remake of classic Shaw Brothers movie Blood Brothers starring Ti lung, David Chiang, and Chen Kwan Tai. Mostly a drama with a good story, great cinematography, and acting. But there is also some good action set pieces worth mentioning as well. Highly recomended martial arts drama! Highlight-Jet Li
84. Yojimbo (1961)
Not Rated | 110 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
A crafty ronin comes to a town divided by two criminal gangs and decides to play them against each other to free the town.
Director: Akira Kurosawa | Stars: Toshirô Mifune, Eijirô Tôno, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yôko Tsukasa
Votes: 131,427
85. Sanjuro (1962)
Not Rated | 96 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
A crafty samurai helps a young man and his fellow clansmen trying to save his uncle, who has been framed and imprisoned by a corrupt superintendent.
Director: Akira Kurosawa | Stars: Toshirô Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiju Kobayashi, Yûnosuke Itô
Votes: 41,159
86. Seven Samurai (1954)
Not Rated | 207 min | Action, Drama
Farmers from a village exploited by bandits hire a veteran samurai for protection, who gathers six other samurai to join him.
Director: Akira Kurosawa | Stars: Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima, Yukiko Shimazaki
Votes: 367,035 | Gross: $0.27M
87. The Boxer from Shantung (1972)
Unrated | 134 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek fortune in Shanghai, The Boxer is instead drawn into a world of corruption, gang warfare and evil... Where his only protection is his famed fighting technique.
Directors: Cheh Chang, Hsueh-Li Pao | Stars: Kuan Tai Chen, Li Ching, David Chiang, Mario Milano
Votes: 1,487
88. The Buddhist Fist (1980)
90 min | Action, Adventure
Aspiring barber and experienced kung-fu fighter Shang learns that his childhood friend, Siu Ming, has been framed for murder by an unknown villain. When Shang begins looking into the crime,... See full summary »
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Shun-Yee Yuen, Siu-Ming Tsui, Lung Chan, Hsi Chang
Votes: 405
89. The 7 Grandmasters (1977)
Unrated | 89 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
An aging martial arts expert is gifted a plaque from the Emperor declaring him the Kung Fu World Champion. Unsure of whether or not be is deserving of this title, he embarks on a journey to defeat the 7 Grandmasters.
Director: Joseph Kuo | Stars: Yi-Min Li, Jack Long, Kuan-Wu Lung, Nancy Yen
Votes: 995
90. Dance of the Drunken Mantis (1979)
Not Rated | 94 min | Action, Comedy
Drunken Boxing master Beggar So must train his bumbling son in order to take on a rival Drunken Boxing master and his student.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Siu-Tin Yuen, Jeong-lee Hwang, Linda Lin, Shun-Yee Yuen
Votes: 827
91. Return to the 36th Chamber (1980)
R | 99 min | Action, Comedy
When thugs prey upon innocent factory workers, a small-time scammer trains for revenge by studying the moves of Shaolin temple monks.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Chia-Hui Liu, Lung-Wei Wang, Hou Hsiao, Lun Hua
Votes: 4,240
92. Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)
90 min | Action, Comedy
Gordon Liu Chia-hui reprises his famous Monk San Te role as he tries to support and protect Shaolin her Fang Shih-yu who purposely attacks corrupt Ching officials. Fights by legendary action director Liu Chia-liang are to die for.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Hou Hsiao, Chia-Hui Liu, Lily Li, Jason Piao Pai
Votes: 2,186
93. Enter the Fat Dragon (1978)
R | 100 min | Action, Comedy
An apprentice farmer (Sammo Hung) ventures to the city and helps his family battle a gang of thugs.
Director: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung | Stars: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Chun Yang, Roy Chiao, Meg Lam
Votes: 991
94. Skinny Tiger and Fatty Dragon (1990)
Not Rated | 105 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A balding detective and his rotund partner go up against a triad crime syndicate.
Director: Chia-Yung Liu | Stars: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Karl Maka, Ming Yan Lung, Wanda Yung
Votes: 769
95. Dreadnaught (1981)
95 min | Action, Comedy, Horror
A foul-tempered mute fugitive hides out amongst a theater troupe after his criminal wife got killed by the police. He sets his sights on a cowardly laundry man, and will not rest until he kills him, while donning a theatrical face paint.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Biao Yuen, Ka-Yan Leung, Shun-Yee Yuen, Tak-Hing Kwan
Votes: 1,059
96. The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)
Not Rated | 98 min | Action, Drama
Mongols with the help of an insider, ambush the influential Yang Family, defenders of the dynasty. The Mongols must hunt down all Yang survivors so their insidious plot to overthrow the dynasty will not be uncovered.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Chia-Hui Liu, Sheng Fu, Lily Li, Kara Wai
Votes: 3,562
97. Encounter of the Spooky Kind (1980)
R | 102 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy
A rickshaw driver's wife and his rich client are secret lovers, and they decide to get rid of him without being implicated, so they hire a powerful sorcerer to kill him, but the sorcerer's colleague intervenes to protect him.
Director: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung | Stars: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Fat Chung, Lung Chan, Ha Huang
Votes: 2,776
98. Fatal Contact (2006)
110 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A young man learns the fighting techniques of Sanda from a coach. The two become best friends as the young man prepares to enter an underground tournament, competing against some of the top fighters of the world.
Director: Dennis Law | Stars: Jing Wu, Ronald Cheng, Miki Yeung, Theresa Fu
Votes: 1,812
99. Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976)
R | 81 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
After his students are killed by the One Armed Boxer, a vengeful and blind Kung Fu expert travels to a village where a martial arts contest is being held and vows to behead every one armed man he comes across.
Director: Jimmy Wang Yu | Stars: Jimmy Wang Yu, Tien Wu Chu, Kang Chin, Chun-Erh Lung
Votes: 4,828
100. The Flag of Iron (1980)
R | 113 min | Action, Drama
When director Chang Chen found new talent and blood with "The Five Venoms" actors, most of which were trained in the highly acrobatic Chinese opera and well versed with exotic martial arts ... See full summary »
Director: Cheh Chang | Stars: Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok, Sheng Chiang, Li Wang, Feng Lu
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