King Hu
Biography
King Hu was a Chinese film director and actor based in Hong Kong and Taiwan. He is known for directing various wuxia films in the 1960s and 1970s. Hu's films brought Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema to new technical and artistic heights. He was also a screenwriter and set designer. Hu's directing credits include at least 54 films. He was born on April 29, 1932, in Beijing, China, and died on January 14, 1997, at the age of 64. Hu's work in the wuxia genre helped to establish a new generation of films in the late 1960s.
Career overview
King Hu was a Chinese film director based in Hong Kong and Taiwan. He is best known for directing various wuxia films in the 1960s and 1970s. These films brought Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema to new technical and artistic heights. Hu's work in the wuxia genre helped to inaugurate a new generation of films in the late 1960s.
Hu directed several notable films, including Come Drink with Me, Dragon Inn, and A Touch of Zen. These films showcased his technical and artistic abilities as a director. His work in the wuxia genre helped to establish him as a prominent figure in Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema.
As a director, Hu demonstrated a mastery of the wuxia genre, bringing a new level of sophistication and artistry to the films he directed. His contributions to Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema have had a lasting impact, and his films continue to be celebrated for their technical and artistic achievements.
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86 titles- 大侠胡金铨 (2022) as self
- The King of Wuxia Part 1 (2022) as Self
- The King of Wuxia Part 2 (2022) as Self
- Time and Tide Wait for No Man: A Touch of King Hu (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Painted Skin (1993) Director
- Painted Skin (1993) Writer
- Swordsman (1990) Director
- Swordsman (1990) Art Direction
- Song of the Exile (1990) Producer
- All the King's Men (1983) Director
- All the King's Men (1983) Writer
- All the King's Men (1983) Costume Design
- The Wheel of Life (1983) Director
- The Juvenizer (1981) Presenter
- The Juvenizer (1981) Writer
- The Juvenizer (1981) Editor
- The Juvenizer (1981) Director
- Raining in the Mountain (1979) Editor
- Raining in the Mountain (1979) Director
- Raining in the Mountain (1979) Writer
- Raining in the Mountain (1979) Executive Producer
- Raining in the Mountain (1979) Presenter
- Raining in the Mountain (1979) Art Direction
- Legend of the Mountain (1979) Director
- Legend of the Mountain (1979) Writer
- Legend of the Mountain (1979) Costume Design
- Legend of the Mountain (1979) Presenter
- Legend of the Mountain (1979) Art Direction
- Legend of the Mountain (1979) Editor
- Legend of the Mountain (1979) Producer
- Heroes of the Underground (1976) Writer
- The Valiant Ones (1975) Producer
- The Valiant Ones (1975) Writer
- The Valiant Ones (1975) Director
- The Valiant Ones (1975) Art Direction
- Dragon Gate (1975) Writer
- The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go (1974) as Ito Suzuki
- The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) Director
- The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) Writer
- The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) Producer
- A Touch of Zen (1970) Director
- A Touch of Zen (1970) Screenplay
- A Touch of Zen (1970) Editor
- Four Moods (1970) Screenplay
- Four Moods (1970) Director
- Dragon Inn (1967) Director
- Dragon Inn (1967) Writer
- Come Drink with Me (1966) Director
- Come Drink with Me (1966) Writer
- The Blue and the Black (1966) as Rascal
- Downhill They Ride (1966) Writer
- Sons of the Good Earth (1965) as Captain Ting
- Sons of the Good Earth (1965) Director
- Sons of the Good Earth (1965) Screenplay
- Between Tears and Smiles (1964) as Captain Teasing Chu in Street
- The Story of Sue San (1964) Director
- The Story of Sue San (1964) Writer
- The Dancing Millionairess (1964) as Xiao Li
- Empress Wu (1963) as Chao Tao Sheng
- Revenge of a Swordswoman (1963)
- Love Parade (1963) as Dr Fu Li Fu
- Stranger Than Fiction (1963)
- My Lucky Star (1963) as Zhou Sansi
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Self
- The Dream of the Red Chamber (1962) as Bei Ming
- The Bride Napping (1962) Writer
- Les Belles (1961) as Customer Leaving Japanese Restaurant
- Kiss for Sale (1961) as Chang Hsiao
- The Fair Sex (1961) as Qian
- The Swallow (1961)
- The Pistol (1961) as Little Li
- Back Door (1960) as Exterminator
- The Deformed (1960) as Long Yusheng
- How to Marry a Millionaire (1960)
- When the Peach Blossoms Bloom (1960) as Shen's Son
- The Kingdom and the Beauty (1959) as Ta Niu
- Laughter and Tears (1958)
- Laughter and Tears (1958) Props
- The Angel (1958) as Ching
- The Magic Touch (1958) as Hu Tu
- Springtime in Paradise (1957)
- Lady in Distress (1957) as Zhu-Tse
- The Frosty Night (1957)
- Little Angels of the Streets (1957) as Er Yuan
- Blood in Snow (1956)
- The Long Lane (1956) as ang Shu-Chang
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is King Hu best known for?
King Hu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Swordsman (1990), Swordsman (1990), Top Chef (2006), The Valiant Ones (1975).
When and where was King Hu born?
King Hu was born on April 29, 1932 in Beijing, China. They passed away on January 14, 1997.
How many credits does King Hu have?
King Hu has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2022.
What is King Hu's background in cinema and television?
King Hu was a Chinese film director and actor based in Hong Kong and Taiwan. He is known for directing various wuxia films in the 1960s and 1970s. Hu's films brought Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema to new technical and artistic heights. He was also a screenwriter and set designer. Hu's directing credits include at least...