Cheng Kang
April 4, 1924 · 102 years old
Born in Anhui Shouxian County in 1924. In 1942 joined a theatrical troupe where he begins to write succesful plays. In 1949 he goes to Hong Kong to work as scriptwriter, and debuted as a film director very soon, in 1951. His most famous and awarded movie is "The 14 Amazons" (1972).
Known For
3 titles
Palace Carnage
A group of assassins is determined to kill the tyrant Qing emperor Yongzheng, and they're willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their task. But the emperor's formidable weapon, the Flying Guillotine, is almost unstoppable.
The 14 Amazons
The cast of The 14 Amazons is a veritable "who's who" of golden age of Shaw Brothers swordplay adventures, and was not only a major box office hit.
The Sword of Swords
A noble swordsman fights to recover the magical blade that has protected his country for centuries after being blinded and betrayed by a ruthless villain. A cunning killer has blinded the brave warrior chosen to defend his country...