King Hu
Birthday: 1931-04-29 | Place of Birth: Beijing, ChinaKing Hu was a Taiwanese/Hong Kong based filmmaker, revered for his influence on Wuxia filmmaking. King Hu started his career in Hong Kong as an actor in Shaw Brothers films, and eventually moved to directing films for the studio. His third film, Come Drink With Me, was a hit with East Asian audiences and has left a long lasting impact on Wuxia filmmaking, and was different from many Shaw Brothers films at the time. Despite the popularity of Come Drink With Me, the studio wanted something different from King Hu. King Hu left Shaw Brothers studio and moved to Taiwan to work on his next films.
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Known For
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
Sons of the Good Earth
The Dancing Millionairess
Love Parade
The Swallow
Acting
