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Joseph Kuo - what members say


  • Seven Grandmasters
  • Seven Grandmasters review by from Newcastle upon Tyne
    Rated - 4.0 stars 7 Grandmasters 21 May 2005
    ...-to-DVD transfer, 7 Grandmasters is another quality HK independent release from Joseph Kuo. The dubbing doesn't really detract from the film, though a subtitled, wides...   Read customer review
  • The Unbeaten 28
  • The Unbeaten 28 review by from Keighley, United Kingdom
    Rated - 5.0 stars Even better than 18 Bronzemen! 25 November 2005
    ...ed Indiana Jones with 36th Chamber Of Shaolin. The film's budget was higher and Joseph Kuo (the director) had more control to express his vision now that he had become a ...   Read customer review
  • Blazing Temple
  • Blazing Temple review by A customer from Essex, England
    Rated - 2.0 stars Fire It Up 13 January 2005
    ... Carter Wong do his stuff. This is a real shame as the sets are excellent for a Joseph Kuo film. The long shot of the praying burning monks was cool. Avoid. ...   Read customer review

Joseph Kuo - filmography


  • Born Invincible on DVD (2001)
    Starring: Carter Wong,  Lo Leih,  Jack Long
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Story about three young martial arts experts who take action to try and stop the reign of havoc by the white haired Chi Kung expert. They must reach his throat, his one weak spot, and defeat him.
    2.5 stars out of 5 52% from 148 members
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  • Dragon's Claws on DVD (2001)
    Starring: Jimmy Liu,  Hwang Jan Lee
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    When his father, previously head of the Dragon Boxing sect, is killed, Jimmy and his mother retreat into hiding and plot revenge on the killer. The killer is an outcast master of the Dragon Boxing sect and Jimmy must learn the secret techniques of Dragon Boxing in order to challenge him successfully.
    2.5 stars out of 5 46% from 92 members
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  • The Unbeaten 28 on DVD (1981)
    Starring: Meng Fei,  Jack Long,  Mark Long
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    A kid's father is brutally killed and he goes through rigorous training to avenge his death. The family who adopted him are then killed and he vows to get even with the killers...
    2.5 stars out of 5 45% from 68 members
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  • 36 Deadly Styles on DVD (1980)
    Starring: Jeanie Chang,  Cheng Li,  Jang Lee Hwang
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
    Joseph Kuo directs Jeannie Chen, Hwang Jang Lee and Wei Long in this Hong Kong action film The 36 Deadly Styles. A man comes into possession of The Secret Book of 36 Deadly Styles. A series of unending legendary masters, Silver Fox, the Ghost Face Killer, and Bolo among them, team up to steal the ..read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 52% from 142 members
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  • Shaolin Brothers on DVD (1980)
    Starring: Carter Wong,  Tong Li,  Chin Mong
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    This kung fu classic stars Carter Wong as Ling, a disciple of the Shaolin Temple who studied alongside his brother Ko. However, when Ko is recruited by the Manchurians to be commander, the brothers become enemies as Ko hunts down martial artists who have rebelled against the government.
    2.5 stars out of 5 45% from 60 members
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  • The Old Master on DVD (1979)
    Starring: Yu Jim Yuen,  Bill Louie,  Wang Yung Sheng
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    A wizened Chinese kung fu master relocates to the plastic jungle of Los Angeles, where he learns a few lessons about American ways: rival gangs will exploit you, loan sharks are dangerous, and disco is fun. A loyal student assists in his acclimitisation, and the two fight off the bad guys together.
    2 stars out of 5 37% from 43 members
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  • Seven Grandmasters on DVD (1978)
    Starring: Jack Long,  Lee Yi Min
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    SEVEN GRAND MASTERS is a vintage kung fu flick about an aging master who travels across China to prove himself grand master before he retires. He picks up a disciple during his travels who, when they return from the journey, challenges the grand master to one final contest.
    2.5 stars out of 5 51% from 84 members
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  • 8 Masters on DVD (1977)
    Starring: Carter Hwang,  Chia Ling
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    A man finds himself leaving a Shaolin Temple pursued by his father's enemies who want him to fight. When his mother is killed revenge is sweet.
    2.5 stars out of 5 48% from 87 members
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  • The Smart Cavalier on DVD (1977)
    Starring: Lo Lieh
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    An "old skool" kung fu action classic as a gang of martial arts experts go to war against a despotic Manchu Warlord (Lo Lieh), with the help of the "Shaking Eagle" and some wonderful choreography.
    2 stars out of 5 40% from 31 members
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  • The 18 Bronzemen on DVD (1976)
    Starring: Polly Shang-Kuan,  Tien Peng,  Carter Hwang
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    A young boy is placed in the Shaolin Temple to avoid being massacred. He grows up having mastered the martial arts. When the time comes when he wishes to leave the temple he must go through a series of severe trials in order to be able to leave.
    2.5 stars out of 5 50% from 176 members
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  • Blazing Temple on DVD (1976)
    Starring: Jia Ling,  Carter Hwang
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Martial arts action. In an attempt to eliminate all possible nationalist factions, the Ching Emperor orders the destruction of the Shaolin temple...
    2 stars out of 5 41% from 76 members
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  • Ninja Kids on DVD
    Starring: Mark Long,  Alexander Lou
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Ninja, Samurai of Ninjutsu, are often employed as assassins and spies. They dedicate their lives entirely to their master and lead an impersonal, bloody way of life. Amoung the groups of Ninja's I Ho is the most cruel and famous gang. The gang leader, Yutakawa, is an intelligent and ambitious ..read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 48% from 21 members
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  • Eagle's Claw / Seven Grand Masters on DVD
    Starring: Chi Kuan Chun,  Chang Yi,  Jack Long
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    In 'Eagles Claw' a blood feud develops between two brothers which precedes an epic battle to the death. In 'Seven Grand Masters', an ageing kung fu master travels far and wide seeking opponents, with the ultimate aim of becoming Grand Master of all China.
    3 stars out of 5 60% from 49 members
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  • Return Of The 18 Bronzemen on DVD
    Starring: Carter Wong,  Polly Shang-Kuan,  Tien Peng
    Director: Joseph Kuo
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    This bare-knuckled sequel to 18 BRONZEMEN finds the young Fourth Prince (Wong) setting off to master the secrets of Shaolin kung-fu after hearing rumors of an impending rebellion among his subjects. Following tradition, he is forced to fight the near-indestructible 18 Bronzemen to prove his prowess...read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 44% from 80 members
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Joseph Kuo facts

5 most recent films

The Mystery of Chess Boxing - 3.0 stars
Born Invincible - 2.5 stars
Dragon's Claws - 2.5 stars
The Unbeaten 28 - 2.5 stars
36 Deadly Styles - 2.5 stars

5 highest-rated films

The Mystery of Chess Boxing - 3.0 stars
Eagle's Claw / Seven Grand Masters - 3.0 stars
Born Invincible - 2.5 stars
36 Deadly Styles - 2.5 stars
Seven Grandmasters - 2.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

The Old Master - 2.0 stars
The Smart Cavalier - 2.0 stars
Ninja Kids - 2.5 stars
Blazing Temple - 2.0 stars
Shaolin Death Squad - 2.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Jack Long - 6 times - show films
Carter Wong - 4 times - show films
Mark Long - 3 times - show films
Polly Shang-Kuan - 3 times - show films
Carter Hwang - 3 times - show films