Kuei Chih-Hung

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Kuei Chih-Hung

Directing December 20, 1937

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Kuei Chih-Hung (桂治洪) (20 December 1937 – 1 October 1999) was one of the most popular and daring filmmakers to work for the Hong Kong-based Shaw Brothers Studios, directing more th…

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The Boxer's Omen

The Boxer's Omen

6.6 1983 Movie
Bewitched

Bewitched

6.2 1981 Movie
The Bamboo House of Dolls

The Bamboo House of Dolls

5.0 1973 Movie
Hex

Hex

6.2 1980 Movie
Corpse Mania

Corpse Mania

6.0 1981 Movie
The Bod Squad

The Bod Squad

6.0 1974 Movie
Killer Constable

Killer Constable

7.3 1980 Movie
Hex vs. Witchcraft

Hex vs. Witchcraft

5.1 1980 Movie
Supermen Against the Orient

Supermen Against the Orient

5.4 1973 Movie
The Killer Snakes

The Killer Snakes

6.2 1974 Movie
The Delinquent

The Delinquent

7.0 1973 Movie
Hex After Hex

Hex After Hex

4.3 1982 Movie

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Kuei Chih-Hung (桂治洪) (20 December 1937 – 1 October 1999) was one of the most popular and daring filmmakers to work for the Hong Kong-based Shaw Brothers Studios, directing more than 40 films throughout the late 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. Known for his bold cinematic style, innovative use of realistic, on-location shooting and often gritty, controversial subject matter, Kuei found critical and commercial success working in a variety of genres, including the hard-boiled crime drama of The Teahouse (1974) and its sequel, Big Brother Cheng (1975), wuxia classic Killer Constable (1981), and the cult horror favorites The Killer Snakes (1975) and Hex (1980). Kuei often added subtle commentary to even his most mainstream projects, depicting the poverty of the public housing, police corruption and colonial government rule with an unflinching honesty.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1984
    Misfire

    Movie Director

  2. 1983
    The Boxer's Omen

    Movie Special Effects

  3. 1982
    Curse of Evil

    Movie Director

  4. 1982
    Hex After Hex

    Movie Director

  5. 1982
    Godfather from Canton

    Movie Director

  6. 1981
    Bewitched

    Movie Director

  7. 1981
    Corpse Mania

    Movie Writer

  8. 1981
    Revenge of the Corpse

    Movie Writer

  9. 1980
    Hex vs. Witchcraft

    Movie Director

  10. 1980
    Hex

    Movie Director

  11. 1980
    Coward Bastard

    Movie Director

  12. 1980
    Killer Constable

    Movie Director

  13. 1979
    The Gold Connection

    Movie Director

  14. 1979
    The Reckless Cricket

    Movie Director

  15. 1978
    Crazy Imposters

    Movie Director

  16. 1977
    The Criminals, Part 5: The Teenager's Nightmare

    Movie Director

More credits
  1. 1977
    The Criminals, Part 4: Assault

    Movie Director

  2. 1977
    The Criminals, Part 3: Arson

    Movie Director

  3. 1976
    Mr. Funny Bone

    Movie Director

  4. 1976
    Killers on Wheels

    Movie Director

  5. 1976
    The Criminals, Part 2: Homicides

    Movie Director

  6. 1976
    Spirit of the Raped

    Movie Director

  7. 1975
    Fearful Interlude

    Movie Director

  8. 1975
    Big Brother Cheng

    Movie Director

  9. 1974
    The Rat Catcher

    Movie Director

  10. 1974
    Ghost Eyes

    Movie Director

  11. 1974
    The Teahouse

    Movie Director

  12. 1974
    The Bod Squad

    Movie Director

  13. 1974
    The Killer Snakes

    Movie Director

  14. 1973
    The Bamboo House of Dolls

    Movie Director

  15. 1973
    Supermen Against the Orient

    Movie Director

  16. 1973
    Payment In Blood

    Movie Director

  17. 1973
    The Delinquent

    Movie Director

  18. 1972
    Intrigue in Nylons

    Movie Director

  19. 1972
    Stranger in Hong Kong

    Movie Director

  20. 1972
    The Gourd Fairy

    Movie Director

  21. 1971
    The Lady Professional

    Movie Director

  22. 1970
    A Time for Love

    Movie Director

  23. 1970
    The Orchid

    Movie Assistant Director

  24. 1970
    Love Song Over the Sea

    Movie Director