have this feeling: probably because of the influence of the Hong Kong Young and Dangerous movie, when it comes to the Hong Kong showbiz, they always feel that it is full of quagmire.
And as a pivotal figure in the Hong Kong showbiz circle, people like Jackie Chan will be respected as a big brother. In fact, if the Hong Kong showbiz really wants to choose a big brother, that person may really not be Jackie Chan, and another person should be more suitable than Jackie Chan. He is known as the most flexible fat man in the entertainment industry-Sammo Hung.
Today's Sammo Hung, even if he appears on the screen, mostly appears as a supporting role. There is not much role in the drama. He can only serve as an NPC on the path of the protagonist's growth.
But if you look up Sammo Hung's resume, you will find that this old fat man who looks kind and benevolent once reshuffled the entire Hong Kong film market with a fierce force. So, how did the most flexible fat man in the showbiz get in the position of big brother?
is a famous performer and became famous when he was young.
has many labels on Sammo Hung's body, but the best known is Dragon Tiger Warrior. In terms of the industry, Sammo Hung is fat, but he deserves to be one of Hong Kong's martial arts stars.
Sammo Hung, born in Shanghai in 1952, can be regarded as winning at the starting line. He was born in a movie family, his grandfather Hong Ji is a famous figure in the film history of the Republic of China, and his grandmother Qian Siying is the first generation of martial arts actress in Chinese movies. In the turbulent years, all industries withered, Sammo Hung followed his grandfather and his entourage to Hong Kong when he was young, and because of a coincidence, he worshipped the famous Peking opera master Yu Zhanyuan as his teacher, thus training a strong martial arts.
Sammo Hung at that time should have never thought that after many years, he will continue to fulfill the mission of the big brother, and bring his juniors and disciples to form a group called "Seven Little Fortunes", and are caught in the shackles of conventional wisdom. Breakthrough Hong Kong movies light up a beacon. The difference between
and other peers is that due to the tilt of family resources, Sammo Hung is more accessible to the stage than anyone else. As early as 9 years old, Sammo Hung appeared in his first movie "The Education of Love", followed by As a martial arts director, he participated in the production of the action movie "The Drunk Man".
Sammo Hung's stardom after that, the shadow of the family gave him the opportunity to integrate into the movie circle faster, but the hard work of the day after tomorrow allowed him to quickly gain a foothold in the Hong Kong showbiz, which is extremely strict on seniority.
In 1971, Sammo Hung, who was only 19 years old, won the first Taiwan Golden Dragon Award for Best Martial Arts Instructor with his "Death Swords", and his decades-long highlight moment began.
However, destiny gave Sammo Hung a bigger surprise, and it has not yet arrived.
The Chinese myth Bruce Lee's encounter between
and Bruce Lee should be the most memorable moment in Sammo Hung's life.
all say that heroes cherish heroes, but Bruce Lee and Sammo Hung almost met each other for the first time. At that time, the movie "Five Thunders" was being filmed. The Chinese myth Bruce Lee had heard Sammo Hung's name for a long time and came to visit the class in person. But for some reason, Bruce Lee misunderstood that Sammo Hung was going to test his fist, and Sammo Hung, who was wrong, decided to try this big brother's kung fu.
However, this competition ended before it even started. Bruce Lee's speed was too fast. It was almost before Sammo Hung made a shot, his leg was already in front of Sammo Hung. This is the first time Sammo Hung has felt the gap, and his understanding of martial arts has also changed dramatically because of Bruce Lee's kick.
Bruce Lee redefines the martial arts in Sammo Hung's mind, and also makes Sammo Hung sink in to learn to play with this Chinese myth seriously. Unfortunately, Bruce Lee left the world with little time. The 1973 film "Dragon Fighting Tiger Fighting" was the first and last film that Sammo Hung and Bruce Lee collaborated with.
Bruce Lee passed away on July 20 of that year. The world was shaken. Sammo Hung took over Bruce Lee's unfinished grand ambitions and began to drive the development of Hong Kong movies in his own way.
Sammo Hung, the children of the rivers and lakes,
, before the 1970s, is undoubtedly the era of Bruce Lee, and everyone else is dull compared to Bruce Lee. After Bruce Lee left, Sammo Hung began his own work, and with his efforts, Hong Kong films have blossomed.
Many years later, when Jackie Chan was participating in variety shows, he mentioned that there are only two all-round directors in the industry today: the first is HongJin Bao, the second one is Jackie Chan.
Sammo Hung’s most dazzling identity is not actually a dragon and tiger warrior, but a director and producer. Like Bruce Lee, Sammo Hung has a pair of insightful eyes in addition to good acting skills. He not only enriched the types of Hong Kong films, but also contributed a batch of outstanding actors to the Hong Kong film industry.
In 1980, Sammo Hung directed and starred the zombie film "Ghost Fighting", which is the first Hong Kong zombie film. His best friend Lin Zhengying also shines in the endless Hong Kong zombie films in the later period. This is the result of the zombie leader Lin Zhengying. appear.
In addition to Lin Zhengying, Sammo Hung also established the "Hong Family Class" to absorb all the juniors and disciples of the year, so as to provide them with a firm foothold in the Hong Kong film circle and provide convenience.
Sammo Hung is a heroic man. He used to be a big brother when he was under the family of Zhan Yuan. Later, even after he became a master, he has always restrained himself as a big brother. However, whenever the teachers and disciples ask for something, Sammo Hung will all agree. This is very precious in the showbiz, which is full of intrigues, interest entanglements, and ruthlessness.
The immortal naughty boy
Sammo Hung has a wide range of dramas. He can act as a dull fool, or a scheming big brother; he can be a shy and honest gangster, or he can be a big boss in the world.
Sammo Hung, now 67 years old, has long since retired behind the scenes, but he still does not change his original intention of dedicating life to the film industry. Sammo Hung, who has always been a frequent visitor to the Golden Horse Awards, shouted, "The award came too early and I hope someone can replace Jackie Chan as soon as possible." when he won the lifetime achievement award last year.
I think Sammo Hung wants to say that the glory of Hong Kong movies cannot be stopped. For Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan, Hong Kong films should have a better development.
is like that after Bruce Lee left, Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan took over the burden of Hong Kong movies. This old-hearted urchin still longs for Hong Kong movies to regain their glory.
will this day come? We don't know about
, but Sammo Hung was fortunate to have been here.
