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Tony Lou Chun-Ku

Directing Born Dec 11, 1946 Fujian, China 24 credits

Biography

Lu Chu-Kun (Chinese: 鲁俊谷), a native Fukienese, was born in December 1946, and was originally named Wang Chun-Yeung. He immigrated to Hong Kong in 1962, and in 1970 successfully joined Cathay's actor training course, during which time he acquired the stage-name Lu Chun. After Cathay was closed down, Lu joined Yangtze Film Company as an actor, and first appeared in "My Millionaire Sister". He took up his first lead role in "Armour of God".

In 1974, Lu began to work behind the scenes. In 1979 he changed his name to Lu Chun-Ku and joined Shaw Brothers as a director. He directed a number of martial arts movies, and even starred in a few.

From the Celestial DVD edition of "Return of the Bastard Swordsman".

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Known for

Film

The Iron-Fisted Monk

as Villain
Film

Broken Oath

as Chou's Assistant
Film

Secret Service of the Imperial Court

as Zhao Wuyi's Bodyguard

Full filmography

  • The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977) as Villain
  • Broken Oath (1977) as Chou's Assistant
  • Secret Service of the Imperial Court (1984) as Zhao Wuyi's Bodyguard
  • Crush (1972)
  • The Himalayan (1976) as Blackmails Kao
  • Killer Angels (1989)
  • The Lady Assassin (1983) as Ninja
  • The Big Deal (1992) as Movie Director
  • Bruce Lee and I (1976) as Ruffian Zhao
  • The Master Strikes Back (1985) as Eunuch Chen
  • Dirty Girl (1988)
  • My Mind, Your Body (1985)
  • Blind Boxer (1972) as 宋路
  • Ambitious Kung Fu Girl (1981) as Zhao Yuan Song
  • Thunder Run (1991) as Sing
  • Stranger from Shaolin (1977)
  • The Girlie Bar (1976) as Boss crazy for Yan
  • Stranger from Canton (1973) as Wong Lee
  • The Invasion (1972)
  • Secret of My Millionaire Sister (1971)
  • Tiger Over Wall (1980)
  • Dragon, the Young Master (1981)
  • The Magic Sword (1993)
  • A Resort Called Hell (1973)