Wu Ma (1942-2014)
Not sure if this will gain much traction here since Hong Kong fans are in short supply, and in light of recent higher-profile passings, but here goes.
Veteran Hong Kong actor and director Wu Ma dies One line in particular reminds me why I became so devoted to the city's film industry: Starting as a drama actor in the city, Fung later signed up with Shaw Brothers (Hong Kong) Studio and made his screen debut in 1963. Since then he had over 180 appearances to his name plus 38 directorial credits within a 25-year period. Still, 71's too young these days. Damned cigarettes, man . . . Directorial efforts (including films co-directed with former mentor Chang Cheh): Wrath of the Sword (1970) Deaf and Mute Heroine (1971) The Water Margin (1972) The Young Tiger (1973) The Pirate (1973) The Protectors (1974) The Dumb Ox (1974) Wits to Wits (1974) The Manchu Boxer (1974) April Fool (1974) All Men Are Brothers (1975) The Golden Triangle (1975) Shaolin Temple (1976) Seven Man Army (1976) The Shaolin Avengers (1976) New Shaolin Boxers (1976) Along Comes a Tiger (1977) The Naval Commandos (1977) Shaolin Deadly Kicks (1977) Magnificent Wanderers (1977) The Murder of Murders (1978) Snake Crane Secret (1978) Showdown at the Cotton Mill (1978) Flying Sword Lee (1979) The Handcuff (1979) Eunuch of the Western Palace (1979) Kung-Fu of Eight Drunkards (1980) The Shaolin Heroes (1980) Brave Commando (1981) Beware of Pickpockets (1981) The Dead and the Deadly (1982) Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom (1985) Shyly Joker (1986) My Cousin the Ghost (1987) Picture of a Nymph (1988) Just Heroes (1989) Burning Sensation (1989) Stage Door Johnny (1990) Story of Kennedy Town (1990) Devil Gambler (1991) Fox Legend (1991) Kickboxer (1993) Exorcist Master (1993) The Chinese Ghostbuster (1994) Circus Kids (1994) Generation Pendragon (1999) Generation Consultant (1999) Insuperable Kid Huoyuanjia (2005) The Best Banquet in the World (2006) The article claims he "had over 180 appearances to his name", but HKMDB has found 298, and I suspect there were even more in films that have yet to see release on home video or streaming, or that were simply lost to the ages. . |
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Damn. I hate how those HK guys churned out stuff like crazy. And they did great stuff. Factory workers they were.
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Re: Wu Ma (1942-2014)
He's probably most famous in the west as the ghost-hunting monk in A CHINESE GHOST STORY (1987):
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/image...kong-actor.jpg But he popped up in great comic roles in so many films for Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Tsui Hark, etc., as well as numerous old school kung fu films. One of the distinct pleasures associated with Hong Kong films is the dependable presence of so many colorful actors like him (and Richard Ng, Bill Tung, Stanley Fung, Eric Tsang, Fung Hak On, Ng Man Tat, etc., etc., etc.) in so many films over the decades. http://www.brns.com/hkactors/picts9/wuma3.jpg |
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:( rip
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Like the other actors of recent discussion....gone too soon...
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Re: Wu Ma (1942-2014)
Originally Posted by Ash Ketchum
(Post 12000488)
He's probably most famous in the west as the ghost-hunting monk in A CHINESE GHOST STORY (1987):
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/image...kong-actor.jpg But he popped up in great comic roles in so many films for Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Tsui Hark, etc., as well as numerous old school kung fu films. One of the distinct pleasures associated with Hong Kong films is the dependable presence of so many colorful actors like him (and Richard Ng, Bill Tung, Stanley Fung, Eric Tsang, Fung Hak On, Ng Man Tat, etc., etc., etc.) in so many films over the decades. http://www.brns.com/hkactors/picts9/wuma3.jpg |
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:rip:
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Re: Wu Ma (1942-2014)
Originally Posted by Solid Snake
(Post 12000527)
That bottom right one... Where I have seen that one? I think i own that one too. I always remember his voice.
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Re: Wu Ma (1942-2014)
Originally Posted by Solid Snake
(Post 12000527)
That bottom right one... Where I have seen that one? I think i own that one too. I always remember his voice.
http://www.brns.com/hkactors/pages/page44.html You have to scroll down almost to the bottom to find Wu Ma. |
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Originally Posted by Brian T
(Post 12000636)
I have a feeling it's RIGHTING WRONGS, but I'm happy to stand corrected. :)
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Re: Wu Ma (1942-2014)
Originally Posted by Solid Snake
(Post 12000654)
And... I let someone borrow that DVD.
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Re: Wu Ma (1942-2014)
He will be missed. :(
RIP :rip: |
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