Karl Maka

Karl Maka

Born: February 29, 1944
in Chonglou, Jiangmen, China
Karl Maka (born 29 February 1944) is a Hong Kong film producer, director, actor and presenter.

Movies for Karl Maka...

The Bodyguard
Title: The Bodyguard
Character: Old Man B
Released: April 1, 2016
Type: Movie
A retired bodyguard who has settled into a corner of the world where China, Russia and North Korea meet as he suffers from early dementia finds a new friend in a young girl. When her life is threatened by her father's connection with a local crime lord, .the bodyguard must call upon his long forgotten skills to save her.
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Title: Zen Master
Released: June 23, 2001
Type: TV
China's Southern Song Dynasty was troubled by external troubles and internal troubles, and people's hearts were unstable. At this time, a monk called Ji Lu appeared in Lin'an City, and later generations were even more regarded as Ji Gong. Jigong acts insanely and does not obey the Buddhist precepts, but he is brilliant in magic and heals people everywhere, but he does not know how to deal with emotional disputes. In order to experience love, Jigong bravely broke through the love barrier and caused bruises all over his body ...
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Title: Super Celebrity Talk Show
Released: January 1, 2001
Type: TV
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Winner Takes All
Title: Winner Takes All
Character: Inspector Stupid
Released: January 29, 2000
Type: Movie
Winner Takes All is a Hong Kong comedy starring Karl Maka and Ricky and Samuel Hui
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Title: Big Little Man
Released: April 1, 1992
Type: TV
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The Banquet
Title: The Banquet
Character: Mr. Mak
Released: November 30, 1991
Type: Movie
Developer Tsang Siu-Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer, Boss Hung has secured the other two properties. Both aim to buy all four so they can knock them down and build hotels.
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The Magnificent Scoundrels
Title: The Magnificent Scoundrels
Character: Master
Released: October 9, 1991
Type: Movie
Romeo is a mediocre con artist who crosses paths with Betsy Kwan, a fellow con artist. Together they impersonate various people and create numerous schemes to make money. Meanwhile, a group of gangsters are cooking up a scheme of their own.
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Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon
Title: Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon
Character: Baldy Mak Sui Fu
Released: June 28, 1990
Type: Movie
King-sized martial arts hero Sammo Hung stars in this wild and wacky blend of action and comedy. Skinny (Karl Maka) and Fatty (Sammo Hung) are a pair of police detectives who soon find themselves on the outs with their boss when they accidentally make a mess of his wedding while chasing Tak, a big league drug trafficker. Skinny and Fatty are forced to leave their jobs, but while on holiday in Singapore, they forget their troubles when they both find love with beautiful women. However, Tak is convinced the former cops are still a threat, and when he abducts their girlfriends, Skinny and Fatty swing into action to rescue them.
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Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit
Title: Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit
Character: Albert Au
Released: January 28, 1989
Type: Movie
Two friends who own an investment firm turn to a policeman friend for help when they are framed for robbery by a gang of antiquities smugglers.
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The Eighth Happiness
Title: The Eighth Happiness
Character: Audience member (cameo)
Released: February 11, 1988
Type: Movie
Three oddball brothers go looking for love but unfortunately, their out-there personalities get in the way!
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The Thirty Million Dollar Rush
Title: The Thirty Million Dollar Rush
Character: Baldy
Released: July 2, 1987
Type: Movie
Treasury employee Fatty (Eric Tsang) discovered that bags of used 30 million in Hong Kong Dollars have not been incinerated due to a system error; therefore, he hatches up a plot to grab the doe before they are burned. He seeks his friends Mark (Mark Cheng) and Tomboy (Anglie Leung) to help him with the heist; but, they also enlist actual thief Baldy (Karl Maka), who had just been released from prison, to double the assistance with his thievery skills. But, Baldy wants the money for his own and to share it with love interest Siu-Fung (Paula Tsui). Hot on their trail is a hothead inspector (Ching Wong) and a nun, Sister Maria (Brigitte Lin), who wants to save them for redemption.
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Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
Title: Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
Character: Albert Au
Released: July 24, 1986
Type: Movie
Baldy and King Kong shuttle between New Zealand and Hong Kong to recover a hi-tech prism that can impart superhuman powers.
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Lucky Stars Go Places
Title: Lucky Stars Go Places
Character: Chief Inspector Albert / Baldy
Released: June 20, 1986
Type: Movie
Lucky Stars Go Places, also known as The Luckiest Stars, is a 1986 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Eric Tsang. It is the fourth film in the Lucky Stars series. It was an attempt to combine the original Lucky Stars troupe with the similar action comedy ensemble from the Aces Go Places series.
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Kung Hei Fat Choy
Title: Kung Hei Fat Choy
Character: Grabbing Gold
Released: February 15, 1985
Type: Movie
Money God was being naughty in heaven and as a punishment, he was sent to Earth to do good deeds for humans. On Earth, he meets Fung, a restaurant owner and his son Ben. Money God guides Fung to success and his business begins to rise while also helping him fend off loan shark Mo. At the same time, Money God tries to woo Fung's younger sister Ellen. Later, Mo learns of the Money God and unsuccessfully tries to exploit him. As his popularity spreads across Hong Kong, cops, triads and ghostbusters start trailing the Money God.
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Merry Christmas
Title: Merry Christmas
Character: Baldy Mak
Released: December 12, 1984
Type: Movie
A widower named Baldy (Karl Maka) longs for his lovely neighbor, but is unable to summon the courage to tell her until another man enters the picture and forces his hand. Knowing that Mak, the middle-aged newspaper editor, often misses his late spouse, his beloved children persuade him to date Siu Fung, the singer who lives next door. At this moment, Siu Fung's cousin, Uncle Sam, returns from the States and proposes to marry Siu Fung. One day, dispute happens between Sam and Mak which makes Siu Fung mad with Mak..
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Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street
Title: Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street
Character: Albert Au
Released: January 25, 1984
Type: Movie
A master thief is duped by lookalikes for James Bond and the Queen of England into stealing a valuable gem from a heavily guarded location then must help the police recover it.
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Aces Go Places II
Title: Aces Go Places II
Character: Albert Au
Released: November 11, 1983
Type: Movie
An assassin called Filthy Harry is hired by a shady figure and charged with killing the heroes. The men are framed twice for different robberies by King Kong's new girlfriend, nearly committed to a mental hospital by their devious boss, and forced to battle Filthy Harry's weaponry-laden robot while covered with time bombs.
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All the Wrong Spies
Title: All the Wrong Spies
Character: Patriot
Released: March 31, 1983
Type: Movie
In Hong Kong, Circa 1940s, World War II, private detective Yoyo and friend Inspector Teddy Robin join a resistance group during the Japanese occupation. They aim to steal back the formula to the atomic bomb from a war traitor and transfer it to an American before the formula ends up in the Japanese emperor's hands.
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It Takes Two
Title: It Takes Two
Character: Albert
Released: July 15, 1982
Type: Movie
It Takes Two is a 1982 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Karl Maka and starring Dean Shek and Richard Ng.
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Can't Stop the War
Title: Can't Stop the War
Released: February 25, 1982
Type: Movie
In 1945, Japan had surrendered but the news did not reach a small village in China. The local guerrilla force still put up a hilarious fight with the Japanese command.
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No U-Turn
Title: No U-Turn
Character: Officer Barry
Released: February 2, 1982
Type: Movie
Comedy about a Taxi driver moonlighting as a race-car driver.
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Aces Go Places
Title: Aces Go Places
Character: Albert Au
Released: January 16, 1982
Type: Movie
King Kong, a clever thief who steals a cache of diamonds from some gangsters, frames another thief called White Glove for the crime. That's when the bald detective Albert Au, who has been chasing King Kong for quite some time, pairs with the volatile female Superintendent Ho to bring him to justice. King Kong ends up joining the good guys to defeat White Glove and another bad guy dubbed Mad Max, and recover the diamonds from the hiding place where they were left by King Kong's dead accomplice.
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Chasing Girls
Title: Chasing Girls
Character: Man at airport
Released: August 7, 1981
Type: Movie
Afro-haired Robert demonstrates over and over to his gawking cousin how easy it is to pick up girls. Robert eventually narrows the field down to two girls. One is a TV model, the other a rich girl with a red sports car working as a waitress. Robert finds the part after the pickup to be a bit more difficult.
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All the Wrong Clues
Title: All the Wrong Clues
Character: Ah Capone
Released: July 23, 1981
Type: Movie
A private investigator and a police inspector team up to pursue a notorious mobster, who is plotting to milk an old millionaire out of his highly-valued stocks and bonds. Along the way, the investigator crosses paths with a femme fatale and silly gangsters.
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Beware Of Pickpockets
Title: Beware Of Pickpockets
Character: Big Nose Pao
Released: February 5, 1981
Type: Movie
Mak Kar, a faithful and honest constable, was ordered to arrest Dean Saki, a pickpocket. However, each time he was caught, he was released by lack of evidence. Although Dean was a tricky man, the money he pickpocketed from those dirty rich people was spent on the seven poor orphans with whom he lived in an old shaky church. Dean had an intention to buy a house where he could keep more orphans.
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Laughing Times
Title: Laughing Times
Character: Master Ting
Released: December 24, 1980
Type: Movie
John Woo's Chaplin film. A homeless wanderer just happens across various articles of clothing that make him resemble Charlie Chaplin much to the amusement of passersby.
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By Hook or By Crook
Title: By Hook or By Crook
Character: Butcher Wing
Released: August 7, 1980
Type: Movie
'FLOWER KID' was a 'Robin Hood' type of hero who robs the rich and gives the poor. He was adored by many people especially a kid named 'FATSO', who considered himself as 'FLOWER KID jr.' Madam Bee, a woman of guts and evil hated 'FLOWER KID' because he once refused to kill her husband. She then married a rich 'Big Shot' and used his money and power to hire a bounty hunter called 'SKINNY'. Skinny caught the imitating hero 'Fatso'. They fought, understood, became good friends and went on look for 'Flower Kid'...
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The Victim
Title: The Victim
Character: Abbot Silver Lining
Released: February 28, 1980
Type: Movie
Chung Yao, a martial arts expert, has long been on the run from his stepbrother, who he caught trying to rape his wife on their wedding night. His brother has never given up the chase however, and Chung Yao live in constant fear that the vengeful stepbrother will murder him and his wife.
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Crazy Crooks
Title: Crazy Crooks
Character: Kong Koon Chat
Released: February 14, 1980
Type: Movie
Slapstick movie about 2 swindlers, Kong Kun Chat (Karl Maka) and Moo Pi Chide (Dean Shek) who gambled with fake money with someone else to get back real money. At least Kong and Moo thought it was real money. Turned out the money was also fake, and a death warrent is issued for them. Luckily, a little kid Mak Tau saves their lives. - Yellow Hammer
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Crazy Partner
Title: Crazy Partner
Released: August 30, 1979
Type: Movie
Smart Boy and Big Eyes are happy foes, and idly cheat one another to make a living. One day, they meet and injured man who has a secret for them.
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His Name is Nobody
Title: His Name is Nobody
Character: Baldy
Released: August 16, 1979
Type: Movie
Lau Kar-Wing plays "Nobody", an orphan who grows up stealing food to survive, learning some meagre skills as a con artist. When he meets a true master con artist, he begs to become a pupil and learn some tricky kung fu. The pair are later separated, and Nobody finds another master to learn more deadly skills.
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Odd Couple
Title: Odd Couple
Character: Challenges Cloud Sabre
Released: August 9, 1979
Type: Movie
Hailed as possibly the greatest classical weapons movie ever made and starring world-renowned martial arts master, director and action-choreographer, Sammo Hung. This film showcases some of the most spectacular and intricate weapons duels ever committed to film. Sammo Hung and Lau Kar Wing play dual roles as both masters and students of the sword and spear styles of kung fu. Comic mayhem ensues when the students get kidnapped and the masters must rescue them.
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Knockabout
Title: Knockabout
Character: Captain
Released: April 12, 1979
Type: Movie
After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.
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Iron Fists
Title: Iron Fists
Released: March 29, 1979
Type: Movie
Chen Kuan-Tai and Mang Fei team up to bring justice to a ruthless gang of martial arts experts.
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Hello, Late Homecomers
Title: Hello, Late Homecomers
Released: November 16, 1978
Type: Movie
An omnibus of tales from the three directors, Sit, Maka and Woo. Each dealing with true love and romance. The third and the best one of the tales deals with a hen-pecked husband trying to kill his wife. An action packed tale written and directed by John Woo who lets the fireworks fly!
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Dirty Kung Fu
Title: Dirty Kung Fu
Released: November 16, 1978
Type: Movie
Dirty Kung Fu is about a young bounty hunter who uses his kung fu skills or lack thereof to capture criminals.
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Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog
Title: Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog
Character: Sheriff
Released: July 21, 1978
Type: Movie
Multi-Hand Chick asks Crazy Frog for protection after stealing someone's wallet at the casino. Foolishly he accepts, and even more foolishly he follows her home and removes his Invincible Armor when she pretends to be willing to sleep with him. Of course she steals it, and when he tries to follow her, he's stopped by Dirty Tiger who is on a mission to bring Crazy Frog back to his wife. However, Dirty Tiger would really like to have that armor himself...
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Winner Takes All!
Title: Winner Takes All!
Released: December 29, 1977
Type: Movie
Winner Takes All! is a Hong Kong Action-Comedy starring Sammo Hung and Richard Ng.
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He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
Title: He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
Character: Sheriff
Released: November 3, 1977
Type: Movie
He's lost his memory, but not his skill: After a fierce battle with a local tong, Hoi is thrown over an embankment and left for dead. He survives the ordeal but has lost all of his memory, but not his kung-fu. His fateful meeting with a beggar leads to their teaming up for cleaning up that tong.
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The Good, the Bad and the Loser
Title: The Good, the Bad and the Loser
Character: Assassin
Released: June 9, 1976
Type: Movie
The Good, the Bad and the Loser is a Hong Kong Martial Arts-Comedy starring Richard Ng.