"Vow to go, enter the mountain of swords, majestic, over a thousand levels, unlimited pride, arrogance of men..." Zheng Shaoqiu's old song "Vow to enter the mountain of swords" was once used in movies by the famous Hong Kong director Chen Musheng As the soundtrack in "Anti-drugs", the lofty and ambitious songs are paired with the rival dramas of the three male protagonists in the movie, which once became a classic film bridge.
According to Hong Kong media reports, today, director Chen Musheng passed away at the age of 58 due to advanced nasopharyngeal cancer.
Chen Musheng felt unwell during the directing of "Rage" starring Donnie Yen and Nicholas Tse. After that, he went for a physical examination. Unfortunately, it was found that the late stage of nasopharyngeal cancer was detected. The post-production work of the film was handed over to others.
A few days ago, with the help of Cen Jianxun contacting Yang Shoucheng, Chen Musheng was able to transfer to the hospital, but unfortunately he died two days later. When
mentioned Chen Musheng, many fans can’t help but think of the anti-drug film "Sweeping Drugs" released in 2014. This film brings together many big names such as Louis Koo, Zhang Jiahui, Liu Qingyun, etc., with unexpected plot reversals and wonderful actions. The film has become an undoubted classic work, with a total box office of nearly 220 million that year, and won 8 nominations including Best Picture and Best Director at the 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards. It can be said to be one of Chen Musheng's masterpieces.
has comments from fans. Chen Musheng’s style of shooting police and criminal films is somewhat similar to that of Du Qifeng . In fact, it is a coincidence that after Chen Musheng entered Hong Kong Radio Television in the 1980s, he once worked as an assistant director for Du Qifeng and helped Du Qifeng direct " TV series such as "Flying Fox in Snow Mountain" and "Tale of the Dragon Slayer". Perhaps at that time, it was affected by subtle influence.
Du Qifeng can also be said to be Chen Musheng's Bole. Chen Musheng, who was introduced by Du Qifeng, finally had the opportunity to be the executive director. He has directed "The Vinegar Man" for Huang Baiming and "The Love of Killing" for Liang Puzhi.
1990 was the feng shui ling of Chen Musheng's directorial career. In this year, he directed the first film "A Love in the Sky", starring Andy Lau and Wu Qianlian , which attracted widespread attention after its release. The Cantonese version of Andy Lau's widely sung song "Afterlife" is the theme song of this movie.
Chen Musheng successively directed the mixed movie "Mong Kok Sky" starring Zhong Liti and Ren Dahua in 1995, and the UFO sketch "Happy Hour" starring Chen Xiaochun and Zhang Zhilin.
In 1996, Chen Musheng directed and produced the action movie "The Stormtroopers on the Streets" starring Chen Xiaochun and Liu Qingyun. The film won eight nominations including Best Picture and Best Director at the 16th Hong Kong Film Awards. After that, he also directed the action movie "Who Am I" written and starred by Jackie Chan and . This is the first time Chen Musheng has collaborated with Jackie Chan. The film was nominated for Best Picture at the 18th Hong Kong Film Awards and the 35th Taiwan Film Golden Horse Awards;
In 2003, Chen Musheng shot the police action film "Two Heroes", which was produced by Ekin Cheng , Li Ming, and Chen Musheng. The film was nominated for Best Director at the 23rd Hong Kong Film Awards.
In 2004, Chen Musheng once again collaborated with Jackie Chan to shoot the action movie "New Police Story", which has a box office total of over 21 million Hong Kong dollars in Hong Kong. Won eight nominations including Best Picture and Best Director at the 24th Hong Kong Film Awards.
In 2005, Chen Musheng directed the action comedy "Baby Project" starring Jackie Chan and Louis Koo. The total box office of the film reached 150 million yuan in Asia and was invited to participate in the 63rd Venice International Film Festival.
In 2008, Chen Musheng directed and produced the police action film "Keep Talking" , and was nominated for Best Director at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards.
In 2011, Chen Musheng also shot the first film "New Shaolin Temple" officially authorized by Shaolin Temple Abbot Shi Yongxin. The film was starred by Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse , Jackie Chan, Fan Bingbing, Wu Jing, etc., and the box office exceeded 100 million in 5 days. Yuan;
Chen Musheng's "Special Police New Human" is a youthful memory of many people. 2019 is the 20th anniversary of the film's release. When Nicholas Tse attended the event last year, it was revealed that "Special Police New Man" would make a movie with the original crew, "when Chen Musheng has a script, it will start filming."
But now that the director has passed away, this new work was ridiculed by Nicholas Tse as "special police old man"I don't know if it will be released.
integrated from Sina Entertainment, Screen Crossover, Hong Kong media and other reports
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Editor: Wang Licheng
