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Yesterday, I turned out Shaolin Temple and watched it again. Every shot and frame in it can arouse too many memories. When I saw Jet Li, Hu Jianqiang and others appear in the film one by one, I couldn’t help thinking, how have those heroic teenagers changed now?
In 1980s, it was their joint efforts that created the golden age of China’s martial arts films.
We can’t forget their ruthless moves in the movie, and we can’t forget their invincible youth.
So now, when 40 years have passed, what changes have taken place in the handsome guys who performed well in the martial arts films of the 1980s? Today, let’s make a review and review by comparing the past with the present.
Treasure from the Great Wall
In 1981
Kung Fu Kid: ZhangFeng yi, Wang Qun.
Many fans think that Shaolin Temple is the first martial arts film in mainland China. Actually, it’s not. Before it, there was another one that was also very good, and that was "Treasure from the Great Wall".
ZhangFeng yi and Wang Qun are the kung fu boys who appeared in Treasure from the Great Wall.
ZhangFeng yi was then a student in the performance department of Beijing Film Academy. I think the director Wu De chose him because he has a good command of traditional Chinese opera. Treasure from the Great Wall was ZhangFeng yi’s first film, when he was 25 years old.
However, although the film "Treasure from the Great Wall" was shot early, it was released very late, and the production was not particularly excellent, so ZhangFeng yi did not become popular. But later, he starred in Camel Xiangzi with Gaowa Siqin, which made him famous.
Since then, through the presentation of a series of classic film and television works, ZhangFeng yi has gradually become a powerful old actor and a "tough guy star" recognized by everyone. Now, at the age of 64, he is still in his glory, and his style is still the same.
Through "Treasure from the Great Wall", we also got to know the actor Wang Qun, who plays "Zhang Shen Shou" in the film.
Wang Qun likes performing since he was a child. At the age of 9, he entered the Shichahai Sports School, became the master elder brother of Jet Li, studied martial arts and served as the captain. Later, Wang Qun also participated in the film and television dramas such as Zhen San, Chivalrous Woman Thirteen Sisters, Beggar, Golden Dart Huang Tianba, Invincible Yuanyang Leg, King of Guns, and Biography of Shaolin Hero (Huang Feihong). I think besides forbidden kingdom, his acting skills are also superb, especially Jin Er in the TV series Zhen San, which is unforgettable so far.
It’s a pity that he died too early. On January 3, 2008, he died of illness at the age of 48.
Shaolin temple
In 1982
Kung Fu Kid: Jet Li, Hu Jianqiang, Sun Jiankui.
In 1982, a film "Shaolin Temple" influenced several generations, and also started the upsurge of martial arts films in the 1980s. Several kung fu handsome guys appeared in the film, which is even more unforgettable.
Jet Li, in particular, punched and kicked all the way from Shaolin Temple, broke into Hong Kong and Hollywood, and then made himself a real "forbidden kingdom" through a series of film works such as Huang Feihong, Fang Shiyu, Jingwu Hero, Hero, Huo Yuanjia and The Expendables. Now Jet Li is 58 years old. He used to be a handsome boy with sunshine, but now he has a full face of vicissitudes. Time and tide wait for no man.
Relatively speaking, Hu Jianqiang and Sun Jiankui are not as famous as Jet Li.
Hu Jianqiang played the role of Wukong in Shaolin Temple. In particular, a set of "floor boxing" is dazzling. This handsome boy from Zhejiang has since participated in films such as Shaolin Kid and North and South Shaolin. Although he is also handsome, he didn’t get more opportunities to play the leading role. Later, he went to Argentina and the United States with his wife and started a Kung Fu school.
Sun Jiankui is from Qingdao, Shandong. In Shaolin Temple, he starred in the corner of the sky, and the drunken stick he showed still remains in everyone’s mind. Sticking has always been Sun Jiankui’s strong point, and it has been reflected in many films since then, such as Shaolin Kid, North and South Shaolin, Yellow River Warrior, tai chi zhang sanfeng, Five Ancestors of New Shaolin, Brave Man with White Eyebrows and nineteen sisters of Gan.
Today, Sun Jiankui is still active in the film and television circle, serving as a martial arts instructor and action designer. If you have the right role, you will also play it.
Wudang
In 1983
Kung Fu Kid: Zhao Changjun.
Shaolin Temple, which was released in 1982, achieved the effect of empty lanes, and Wudang, which was released the following year, also achieved good box office results, and Zhao Changjun, a kung fu boy, also entered the audience’s sight.
As far as Kung Fu is concerned, I think Zhao Changjun can’t lose to Jet Li at all. But his development in the field of film and television is obviously not as remarkable as Jet Li’s. It is estimated that there is a chance problem. After that, Zhao Changjun starred in Wang Wu, A Game-writing protocol, The First Knife in China, The Legend of the Sea Lantern and other film and television dramas. Then, he put all his energy into Wushu teaching. Now Zhao Changjun is 60 years old and in a very good mental state.
Heroes come out of youth since ancient times
In 1983
Kung Fu Kid: Xiong Changgui, Hu Yilin, Dianfang Li, Ren Gang, Xue Jian.
In 1983, a film "Heroes Out of Teenagers Since Ancient Times" also made us shine. We were also deeply impressed by the handsome young men who came out of this film.
Xiong Changgui, who first played Tie Biao, was said to be more handsome than Jet Li. Yes, he is handsome and heroic. And the stick skill he showed in the movie is like a meteor chasing the moon, with a rainbow momentum. The only regret is that Xiong Changgui is not tall. After that, he starred in the Master of the Sea Lantern, The New Shaolin Temple, The Chef, and other film and television dramas, and then worked as a martial arts coach. He also served as the captain of the Sichuan Wushu team.
Hu Yilin, from Sichuan Wushu Team, played the role of the villain Gao Ming in "Heroes Out of Teenagers Since Ancient Times". The tiger fist he showed in the film was really good. Since then, he has played roles in films such as The King of Southern Boxing, A Rescue, The Number One Killer in the East, and Bagua Lotus Palm. Then he took up the position of martial arts coach and trained many students.
Dianfang Li plays Sima Li in "Heroes Out of Teenagers Since Ancient Times". The drunken sword displayed by him is ingenious, quick-sighted and elegant, and it is amazing. Dianfang Li later became an actor in Emei Film Studio, and appeared in films such as The Thief of Emei, The Elder of Heaven, The Secret History of Blood Drops, and then entered Sichuan Art Vocational College to engage in teaching.
Ren Gang, who plays Fan Long, is also a master. He is good at the northern school’s through-arm boxing. In 1985, he won the first title of "Wuying" in China. Since 1998, he has been the head coach of Sichuan Wushu Team. In 2002, he served as the head coach of the national Wushu team. Now he is the executive chairman of Sichuan Wushu Association.
Xue Jian, who plays the big leopard in Heroes Out of Teenagers Since Ancient Times, comes from the Beijing Wushu Team and is the younger brother of Jet Li, Jason Wu and others. Since then, he has also acted in a TV series "Shaolin Dream", and then started a film and television training school. The 14-year-old boy is now over half a year old.
King of southern boxing
In 1984
Kung Fu Kid: Qiu Jianguo.
I wonder if you still remember the movie "The King of Southern Boxing"? However, Qiu Jianguo, who plays the leading actor Lin Hainan in the film, left a deep impression on us.
Qiu Jianguo has been practicing martial arts since childhood, and his martial arts skills are high. He has the title of "South Boxing King" and is also known as "South China Tiger". In addition, he has appeared in film and television dramas such as Thirteen Sisters, Chinese Martial Arts, Tieqiao III, Huang Feihong, Powerful Mountains and Rivers, Tai Chi Master and New Shaolin Temple, and has always been very dedicated. Sadly, however, in 1998, while filming the New Shaolin Temple, he was diagnosed with a recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and then died of illness not long after. In the words of his teacher Zhang Xinyan, he died at the age of 37.
Yue Jia Xiao Ji
In 1984
Kung Fu Boys: Fung Cham and Zhang Anji.
In my mind, Fung Cham seems to have changed his name several times. But unfortunately, he has never been popular.
In 1984, two films starring Fung Cham were released, one was "New Fang Shiyu", and the other was "Young Family". Relatively speaking, Yue Jia Xiao Ji gave us a deeper impression. Yue Yun, played by Fung Cham (also known as Shi Baohua), and Yue Lei, played by Zhang Anji, these two sunny teenagers are unforgettable with their handsome appearance and extraordinary skills.
Since then, Fung Cham has appeared in other films and TV plays, such as Secret Letters to the Nation, Wang Wu with a Sword, Three Heroes and Five Righteousnesses, New sword stained with royal blood and Young Bao Qingtian, but their influence is limited. Now 62 years old, he has changed his name to find another peak, but his current situation is unknown.
Zhang Anji, who plays Yue Lei, was a martial arts player in Jiangsu province and won the fencing championship. Later, he starred in "Black Box Bloody". In 2005, Zhang Anji founded the US-China Martial Arts Academy in the United States. Judging from his past and present photos, he has changed a lot.
Shaolin laity disciple
1985
Kung Fu Kid: Fan Dongyu.
Fan Dongyu was also very popular in 1980s, and participated in many films, such as Cheng Yipeng in Shaolin Disciple and Ruan Xiaoqi in Ruan’s Three Heroes. He also participated in movies such as Killer, Dragon Stunt Team, Mirage, and TV series such as A Generation of Heroes. Later, he served as the martial arts director and director of many films. Has achieved good results.
Kapok cassock
In 1985
Kung Fu Boys: Xu Xiangdong, Yu Rongguang.
The 1985 kapok cassock is also a representative work in the 1980s. Xu Xiangdong and Yu Rongguang, two kung fu boys in the film, both performed well. Especially Xu Xiangdong, whose "Eagle Claw Boxing" is a great martial art scene. In recent years, Xu Xiangdong has also made good achievements in the development of film and television industry, with excellent works frequently appearing. Today, at the age of 60, he is still active in front of film and television cameras. Not long ago, we also saw the role of Han Derang played by him in the drama "Song Gong Ci". It has become an old play bone.
Yu Rongguang, however, is another surprise in The Kapok Cassock. But he didn’t study martial arts, but like ZhangFeng yi, he studied opera in primary school, and he also developed a real skill. Later, he became a blockbuster because he played the leading role in Mirage. Now he is 62 years old and has turned to directing.
Great Shanghai 1937
In 1986
Kung Fu Boys: Xu Xiaojian, Dong Zhihua.
The two films, Great Shanghai 1937 and Dragon Crossing the River, also left memories in our minds in the 1980s. The deepest impression is that the two leading men in the film are so handsome.
The male leading roles in both films are Xu Xiaojian and Dong Zhihua.
Xu Xiaojian starred in the movies such as Killing in Xi ‘an, Big Shanghai 1937, Crossing the River Dragon, and later became a director, directing the Dragon Slayer with Eternal Hand.
Dong Zhihua was originally a martial arts actor in China Peking Opera Theatre, and later became a martial arts star. He performed well in films such as Killing in Xi ‘an, Dragon Crossing the River, Avatar, and Great Shanghai 1937.
Later, he also played the role of a fried ghost in the film Kung Fu directed by Stephen Chow. Dong Zhihua’s wife is Wang Jinghua, a famous artist agent, and her son is Dong Zijian, who is quite noticeable in the film and television circle.
In fact, there are still many martial arts actors in the 1980s. Today, we only talked about 19 of them, and the rest are welcome to be supplemented by more fans. And among these kung fu boys, who are you most memorable and appreciative of? Welcome everyone to tell us through the message area. I’m Yaqing. Thank you again for your attention. See you next time.
Text /DJ Yaqing Editorial Department: Tian Tian
Original article copyright: DJ Yaqing (jiangnanhaopai88)
Original title: "A comparison between the past and the present of the male actors in martial arts films in the 1980s, 19 handsome kung fu boys in the past, and now two of them have passed away"
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