On March 2, a veteran of Hong Kong action cinema passed away Fung Hak-ona. The legendary actor and fight director died of esophageal cancer. Being the son of a famous Chinese director Funa Funa and the actress's brother Petrina Fun, Hak-on was also a member of stuntmen's associations Jackie Chan и Sammo Hunga. In addition, he acted in many of their films.
Fung, born on September 12, 1948, like many other actors, began his career in Shaw Brothers back in the 60s, playing extras and performing stunts in such studio hits as "Retribution"(1970) and"These were heroes"(1970), working with the legendary director Chan Chae and his assistant John Woo. Subsequently, it was Woo who would give Hak-on one of his best roles in "Young dragons"(1975). Fung had notable roles in films such asHeroes together"(1974),"Five Shaolin Masters"(1974),"Spiritual boxer"(1975) and others.
leaving Shaw Brothers, Fung Hak-on began working with Sammo Hoon in the studio Golden Harvest. They worked together on the films "Warriors together" and "Monk with an Iron Fist(1977), where Hong played the main villains. Hak-on later joined the stuntmen Jackie Chan to participate in projects "young master"(1980),"Lord Dragon"(1982),"police history"(1985) and others. In addition to working with Chan and Hong, Hak-on served as an action director in films Frankie Chan, also playing various roles in them.
Fung Hak-on During his almost half-century career, he brought to life many colorful characters, including mainly villains. Unlike many of his colleagues, Fung is not lost in the 21st century. He starred in such modern films as “14 blades"(2010),"Showdown in kung fu style"(2004),"Ip Man 2"(2010),"Legendary Amazons"(2011) and others. As a director, Fung Hak-on directed only four films: “A sword stained with royal blood"(1981),"Vampire Lady"(1988),"At the edge of darkness"(1988) and his most famous film is "Godfather's Daughter Blues"(1991) starring Yukari Oshima.
Hak-on was included in the top ten villains of Hong Kong cinema of the 80s according to the most authoritative website about Chinese cinema in RuNet hkcinema.ru.
Bright memory...
He was a colorful actor and fighter. Energetic, bright, with a very memorable face. Rest in peace.