Corey Yuen Kwai (Yuan Kui) (birth name: Ying Gang-Ming) is an actor, director, producer and stage manager from Hong Kong. Born in 1951 in China. He was one of the “Seven Little Fortunes”. Yuen uses the name Yuen to honor his teacher, Yu Jim Yuen. He speaks Cantonese and usually speaks it, but speaks English with difficulty.
While studying at the Beijing Opera School of the Chinese Drama Academy, Corey Yuen was one of the friends of Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. Strict training was carried out under the supervision of teacher Yu. In the 70s, during the era of Hong Kong action films, Yuen often appeared in cameo roles.
Note: “Seven Little Lucky Ones”, also known as “Lucky Seven” is the name of a troupe made up of the most talented students of the Chinese Drama Academy. At the age of seven or eight, they traveled around demonstrating their acrobatic and acting skills to domestic and foreign audiences in various theaters or places like Laiyuan Amusement Park. The Academy also sent these students to work in film studios to act as extras or in bit roles.
Despite the fact that the number of people in the troupe was usually more than seven (and sometimes even fourteen), during the performance only seven people appeared on stage. Even Jackie Chan was one of the “Seven Little Lucky Ones” at one time. When Yu Academy teacher Jim Yuen was asked about his most famous student, he replied that Jackie "wasn't one of the best, but he was definitely the most annoying."
Now Corey Yuen is one of the most famous directors in Hong Kong and the United States of America. Has 2 awards (1993 and 1995) Golden Horse Award (for best production), one Hong Kong Film Award in 1994 (for best choreography) and has been nominated 10 times. In 1985, he became the first Chinese director to introduce Hong Kong style into American films. It was the action movie “No Retreat, No Surrender” with the future “star” Jean-Claude Van Damme. Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock owe the start of their careers to him with the films “Yes! Madam" (1985), "Winner Takes All" (1990) and "High Stakes" (1991). Together with Samo Hungg, Yuen directed the film starring Jackie Chan, Dragons Are Forever, and then directed Soul Saver with Anita Mui, Andy Low and Aaron Kwok.
In 1993, he met Jet Li and made several films with his participation. The first was “Fong Sai-yuk” and its sequel, then “Bodyguard from Beijing”, “The New Legend of Shaolin” (Red Dragon), “My Father is a Hero” and “Risk Level”. After more than eight years of working together, Corey Yuen served as fight choreographer for several of Lee's films in America: Lethal Weapon 4, Romeo Must Die, The Stand and Cradle to Grave. In 2002, he directed the films “The Transporter” and “Battle Angels” (So Close). Ewan decided not to direct the sequel to The Transporter (2005), but his team of stuntmen and fighters nevertheless took part in the filming.
Corey Yuen's film credits include the action films Above the Law with Yuen Biao and Cynthia Rothrock, She Shots Straight with Joyce Godenzi, Sammo Hung and Yuen Wah, and Hero (1997) with Yuen Biao and Takeshi Kaneshiro (not to be confused with “Hero” 2002) and others. He has been the fight choreographer for many films and while his style of choreography and filming may not have the same degree of individuality as other Hong Kong directors such as Yen Woo Ping or Ching Soo Tang, he certainly stands out for his creative approach. and speed. Another distinctive feature is the outstanding ability to mix duels and gunplay, two styles of fighting that not all Hong Kong action films can boast of successfully using.
Filmography
(without indicating original Chinese and alternative names)
Takes part in filming:
- Vengeance | Vengeance (2010)
Actor:
- Hero | Hero (1997) - Uncle Po
- Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt (1995) - Doctor
- Risk level | High Risk (1995) - Vi
- My father is a hero | My Father Is A Hero (1995) - bartender
- Holy Player | The Saint of Gamblers (1995) - Mahjong player
- Bodyguard from Beijing | The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994) - cameo appearance
- Fong Sai-yuk 2 | Fong Sai-yuk II (1993) - Lee Kwok Bong
- Woman on the run | Women on the Run (1993)
- Soul Saver 2 | Saviour of the Soul II (1992) - doc
- Red shield | Red Shield (1992)
- Fist of Fury 2 | Fist of Fury II (1991|1992)
- Roundup | The Raid (1991) - brother “Big Nose”
- Fist of Fury | Fist of Fury (1991) - Teacher Fok Wang
- Hard Boiled 2 | Hard Boiled 2
- Bury Me High | Bury Me High (1991) - Wei Tien-Hsien
- High rate | Top Bet (1991) - suspicious Shing
- Ghost Player | The Gambling Ghost (1991) - gambler
- Magnificent scammers | The Magnificent Scoundrels (1991) - cameo appearance
- She shoots straight | She Shoots Straight (1990) - man in a boat
- Dragon Legend | Legend of the Dragon (1990) - cop
- License to Steal | License to Steal (1990) - Patrolman
- Night demon | The Nocturnal Demon (1990) - Ewen
- Ice Comet | The Iceman Cometh (1989) - homeless
- Teacher | The Master (1989)
- Rickshaw | Pedicab Driver (1989) - Coolie
- Saga of Mr. Vampire 4 | Mr. Vampire Saga Four (1988)
- Three against the world | Three Against the World (1988)
- Couples, couples, couples | Couples, Couples, Couples (1988) - Boy Scout #1
- In the blood | In The Blood (1987)
- Eastern Condors | Eastern Condors (1987) - Judy Wu
- Saga of Mr. Vampire 3 | Mr. Vampire Saga Three (1987) - Party Guest
- Above the law | Righting Wrongs (1986) - Tainted Egg
- Ghosts, ghosts | Spooky, Spooky (1986) - Chicken's Egg
- Dragon Heart | Heart of Dragon (1985) - Special Forces Team Member
- Dragon Lord | Dragon Lord (1982) - Gang Member Lu Chen
- Risk of a sentimental swordsman | Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman (1982)
- Six directions of boxing | The Six Directions of Boxing (1981)
- Buddhist killer | The Buddha Assassinator (1980)
- Crystal Fist | Crystal Fist (1979)
- Dance of the drunken mantis | Dance of the Drunk Mantis (1979) - student with rubber legs
- Kung Fu Soul Brothers | Soul Brothers of Kung Fu (1978)
- Seven Great Masters | 7 Grandmasters (1978) - Sung Hungg
- Born Invincible | Born Invincible (1978)
- Vengeful beauty | The Vengeful Beauty (1978)
- Communication through a jade bottle | Snuff Bottle Connection (1977)
- Third Master Sword | Sword of the Third Master (1977)
- Impenetrable armor | The Invincible Armor (1977)
- Clans of intrigue | Clans of Intrigue (1977)
- Secret Rivals 2 | The Secret Rivals 2 (1977) - Silver Fox Mercenary
- Heroes of Shaolin | Heroes of Shaolin (1977)
- Broken Oath | Broken Oath (1977)
- Soul of the Sword | Soul of the Sword (1977)
- Lightning Kungfu Fighter | The Instant Kung Fu Man (1977) - burglar
- Mighty Beijinger | The Mighty Peking Man (1977, uncredited)
- Deadly flying guillotines | The Fatal Flying Guillotines (1977)
- Sexy killer | The Sexy Killer (1976) - mercenary
- Magic Blade | The Magic Blade (1976) - extras
- Oil Maniac | Oily Maniac (1976)
- Brotherhood | Brotherhood (1976)
- Killer Clans | Killer Clans (1976)
- Bruce Lee and me | Bruce Lee and I (1976, uncredited)
- Man from Hong Kong | The Man from Hong Kong (1975, uncredited)
- Braves | The Valiant Ones (1975)
- Big showdown | The Big Showdown (1974)
- Tournament | The Tournament (1974)
- Minds to Minds | Wits to Wits (1974)
- Parisian killers | Paris Killers (1974)
- Deadly Breath | Death Blow (1973)
- None, but brave | None but the Brave (1973)
- Chinese Hercules | Chinese Hercules (1973)
- Black Belt | Black Belt (1973) - killer
- Yellow killer | The Yellow Killer (1972) - killer
- Cool guy | Tough Guy (1972)
- Brutal boxer | Brutal Boxer (1972)
- Hapkido | Hapkido (1972) - Japanese student
- Intimate confessions of a Chinese courtesan | Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972)
- Fist of Fury | Fist of Fury (1972, uncredited) - Japanese fighter
Various activities:
- Blood: The Last Vampire | Blood: The Last Vampire (2009) - director
- War | War (2007) - choreographer
- Incredible Chinese story | A Chinese Tall Story (2005) - director
- Carrier 2 | Transporter 2 (2005) - choreographer
- Twin Effect 2 | The Twins Effect II (2004) - choreographer
- Gain fame | Rise to Honor (2003) - choreographer
- Bulletproof Monk | Bulletproof Monk (2003) - additional choreographer
- From cradle to grave | Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) - choreographer
- Carrier | The Transporter (2002) - choreographer, director
- Battle Angels (So Close) | So Close (2002) - choreographer
- Legend of Tekken | Legend of Tekken (The Avenging Fist) (2001) - director
- Confrontation | The One (2001) - choreographer
- Kiss of the Dragon | Kiss of the Dragon (2001) - choreographer
- X-Men | X-Men (2000) - director
- Romeo must die | Romeo Must Die (2000) - coordinator
- Lethal Weapon 4 | Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) - choreographer
- The desire to love despite time | Beyond Time Space Want Love (1998) - creating the fight concept
- Risk level | High Risk (1995) - director
- My father is a hero | My Father Is A Hero (1995) - choreographer
- Bodyguard from Beijing | The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994) - creation of the fight concept
- New Legend of Shaolin (Red Dragon) | The New Legend of Shaolin (1994) - director
- Fong Sai-yuk 2 | Fong Sai-yuk II (1993) - choreographer
- Fong Sai-yuk | Fong Sai-yuk (1993) - choreographer
- Don't retreat and don't give up 5 | No Retreat, No Surrender 5 (1991) - choreographer
- Fist of Fury | Fist of Fury (1991) - director
- She shoots straight | She Shoots Straight (1990) - choreographer
- Don't retreat and don't give up 2 | No Retreat, No Surrender 2 (1988) - choreographer
- Above the law | Righting Wrongs (1986) - choreographer
- Don't retreat and don't give up | No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) - choreographer, uncredited
- Yes, madam | Yes, Madam (1985) - martial arts instructor
- Dragon Heart | Heart of Dragon (1985) - director
- Warriors from the Magic Mountain | Warriors from the Magic Mountain (1983) - choreographer
- Dragon Lord | Dragon Lord (1982) - choreographer
- Fencer | The Swordsman (1981) - choreographer
- We're going to eat you up | We're Going to Eat You (1980) - choreographer
- Dragon and Tiger's children | The Dragon and the Tiger Kids (1979) - choreographer
- Drunken Master | Drunken Master (1978) - Kung Fu instructor
- Snake in the shadow of an eagle | Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) - director
- Seven Great Masters | 7 Grandmasters (1978) - director
- Impenetrable armor | The Invincible Armor (1977) - choreographer
- Secret Rivals 2 | The Secret Rivals (1977) - assistant choreographer
- Heroes of Shaolin | Heroes of Shaolin (1977) - fight director
- Lightning Kungfu Fighter | The Instant Kung Fu Man (1977) - choreographer
- Secret rivals | The Secret Rivals (1976) - assistant choreographer
Producer:
- Dead or Alive | DOA: Dead or Alive (2006)
- Twin Effect 2 | The Twins Effect II (2004)
- Carrier | The Transporter (2002)
- Battle Angels (So Close) | So Close (2002)
- Legend of Tekken | Legend of Tekken (The Avenging Fist) (2001)
- Freedom | Freedom (War, first episode, 2000)
- Eagles enter | Enter the Eagles (1998)
- Hero | Hero (1997)
- Black Rose 2 | Black Rose II (1997)
- Mahjong Dragon | Mahjong Dragon (1996)
- My father is a hero | My Father Is A Hero (1995)
- Bodyguard from Beijing | The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994)
- New Legend of Shaolin (Red Dragon) | The New Legend of Shaolin (1994)
- Fong Sai-yuk 2 | Fong Sai-yuk II (1993)
- Fong Sai-yuk | Fong Sai-yuk (1993)
- Soul Saver 2 | Savior of the Soul II (1992)
- Fist of Fury 2 | Fist of Fury II (1991|1992)
- Ghost (Ghost on credit) | Ghost Punting (1991)
- High rate | Top Bet (1991)
- Winner Takes All (Winner) | All for the Winner (1990)
- She shoots straight | She Shoots Straight (1990)
- Above the Law 2: Blonde Fury | Righting Wrongs II: Blonde Fury (1989)
- Casino robbers | Casino Raiders (1989)
- Dragons Forever | Dragons Forever (1988) - co-director
- Don't retreat and don't give up 2 | No Retreat, No Surrender 2 (1988)
- In the blood | In The Blood (1987)
- Don't retreat and don't give up | No Retreat, No Surrender (1986)
- Above the law | Righting Wrongs (1986)
- Yes, madam | Yes, Madam (1985)
- Winner takes all | Winner Takes All (1982)
- Ninja in the Dragon's Lair | Ninja in the Dragon's Den (1982)
- Game of Death 2 | Game of Death II (1981)
Stunt coordinator and choreographer:
- Battle of Red Cliffs 2 | Red Cliff 2 (2009)
- Carrier 3 | Transporter 3 (2008)
- Battle of Red Cliffs | Red Cliff (2008)
- War | War (2007)
- Battle Angels (So Close) | So Close (2002)
- Fong Sai-yuk | Fong Sai-yuk (1993)
- Warriors of the Moon | Moon Warriors (1993)
- Lee's Rock 2 | Lee Rock 2 (1991)
- Lee's Rock | Lee Rock (1991)
- Fist of Fury | Fist of Fury (1991)
- Angel Hungter | Angel Hungter (1991)
- Eastern Condors | Eastern Condors (1987)
- Buddhist killer | The Buddha Assassinator (1980)
- Crystal Fist | Crystal Fist (1979)
- Hapkido | Hapkido (1972, uncredited)
Producer:
- Woman on the run | Women on the Run (1993)
- Fist of Fury 2 | Fist of Fury II (1991|1992)
- Fist of Fury | Fist of Fury (1991)
- High rate | Top Bet (1991)
- Winner Takes All (Winner) | All for the Winner (1990)
- Chronicles of Shanghai (Shanghai, Shanghai) | The Shanghai Encounter (1990)
- Funeral Blues | Mortuary Blues (1990)
- Above the Law 2: Blonde Fury | Righting Wrongs II: Blonde Fury (1989)
- Portrait of a nymph | Portrait of a Nymph (1988)
- Eastern Condors | Eastern Condors (1987)
- Above the law | Righting Wrongs (1986)
- Assistant director and choreographer:
- Battle of Red Cliffs 2 | Red Cliff 2 (2009)
- Battle of Red Cliffs | Red Cliff (2008)
- War | War (2007)
- Carrier 2 | Transporter 2 (2005)
- Carrier | Transporter (2002)
- Confrontation | The One (2001, uncredited)
- Kiss of the Dragon | Kiss of the Dragon (2001)
- X-Men | X-Men (2000)
- High rate | Top Bet (1991)
- Casino robbers | Casino Raiders (1989)
Screenwriter:
- God Players 3 | God of Gamblers 3 (1991, character creation)
- God Players 2 | God of Gamblers 2 (1991, character creation)
- She shoots straight | She Shoots Straight (1990, screenplay)
- Don't retreat and don't give up | No Retreat, No Surrender (1986, screenplay)
Production director:
- Dragons Forever | Dragons Forever (1988)
As yourself:
- Hong Kong Cinema: Kung Fu | Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003)
- Jet Li in Civil War | Jet Li Is 'The One' (2002)
- The Art of Combat: Martial Arts in Feature Films | The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture (2002)
- How “Confrontation” was created | Multiverses Create 'The One' (2002)
- About the face | About Face (2002)
- Show “At First Sight HBO” | “HBO First Look” (first episode, 2000, making “Romeo Must Die”)
Source: wiki, imdb
Translation: EvilDollaR
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In my opinion, one of the best fight directors!!! :)