"Anti-drug" director Chen Musheng dies at the age of 58

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According to Hong Kong media reports, Hong Kong director Chen Musheng passed away on the morning of August 23 at the age of 58.

'Anti-drug' director Chen Musheng dies at the age of 58 - Lujuba

Chen Musheng

Chen Musheng's last work is directed by Donnie Yen and Nicholas Tse starring "Anger", the film was completed at the end of last year, and is waiting to be released. It is known that he felt unwell during the filming of the film, and then went for a physical examination. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with terminal nasopharyngeal cancer.

'Anti-drug' director Chen Musheng dies at the age of 58 - Lujuba

"Anger" poster

It is reported that Chen Musheng has been in a hospital in Sha Tin, Hong Kong in recent months. He was transferred to Sanatorium and Hospital due to deterioration of his condition, but unfortunately died two days after being transferred.

Chen Musheng joined Lai TV after graduating from middle school in 1981, and then moved to wireless the following year as assistant director of Du Qifeng , and then promoted to director. He has participated in the shooting of classic TV series such as "Flying Fox in Snow Mountain" and "Tale of the Dragon". Five years later, he left wireless and worked as executive director for Huang Baiming's "The Vinegar Man" and Liang Puzhi's "Killing Love". Later, he filmed "Royal Archives" and "Chinese Heroes" for ATV.

'Anti-drug' director Chen Musheng dies at the age of 58 - Lujuba

"The Stormtrooper Rage on the Street" poster

Mainland audiences are familiar with Chen Musheng, mostly from the movie "Heaven Ruoqing" starring Andy Lau and Wu Qianlian. Chen Musheng is good at shooting police and criminal action movies. He has been nominated for the Best Director Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards five times with "The Stormtrooper", "Two Heroes", "New Police Story" , "Keep Talking" and "Anti-drug" .

'Anti-drug' director Chen Musheng dies at the age of 58 - Lujuba

During the release of "Anti-Drugs", Chen Musheng and the leading actors did roadshows in many theaters in the Mainland.

Editor in charge: Zhang Zhe

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