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Zhong Ling (1977)
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♉ Taurus
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猴 Monkey
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King Hu: Chinese film director and screenwriter (1932-1997).
Born (died at age 64).
King Hu has 11 credits in our database.
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Filmography (11)
Painted Skin
Director
All the King's Men
Director
Raining in the Mountain
Director, Writer
Legend of the Mountain
Director, Writer
The Valiant Ones
Director, Writer, Producer
The Fate of Lee Khan
Director, Writer
A Touch of Zen
Director, Writer
Four Moods
Director, Writer
Dragon Gate Inn
Director, Writer
Come Drink with Me
Director, Writer
Biography
King Hu Jinquan (Chinese: 胡金銓, 29 April 1932 – 14 January 1997) was a Chinese filmmaker and actor, based in Hong Kong and Taiwan. He is known for directing various wuxia films in the 1960s and 1970s, which brought Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema to new technical and artistic heights. His films Come Drink with Me (1966), Dragon Inn (1967), and A Touch of Zen (1970–1971) inaugurated a new generation of wuxia films in the late 1960s. The Harvard Film Archive described Hu as "one of the most influential and important Chinese directors in the history of cinema".
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How old was King Hu?
King Hu was born on and passed away on at the age of 64.
What movies or shows has King Hu been in?
King Hu has 11 credits in our database. Notable titles include Painted Skin (1993), All the King's Men (1983), Raining in the Mountain (1979), Legend of the Mountain (1979), The Valiant Ones (1975).
Where can I find more information about King Hu?
You can find more about King Hu on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
