Raymond Chow Man-Wai

Raymond Chow Man-Wai

Born: October 8, 1927
Died: November 2, 2018
in Hong Kong, China
Born in 1927, Chow began his professional life as a newspaper reporter. He then broadened his media experience by working for several years as a radio and television producer. In 1959, Chow joined the Shaw Brothers organization in Hong Kong.

Chow established Golden Harvest in 1970 producing eight features in the first year of operation. The company grew quickly and through a highly successful association with the late Bruce Lee, introduced a new film genre to audiences all over the world. In 1980, the company celebrated ten years of operation and Chow was named International Showman of the Year by the National Association of Theater Owners in recognition of his contribution to the American motion picture industry.

Golden Harvest continues to set new landmarks in the film industry throughout the Asian region. In-roads into the Japanese market and a successful collaboration with Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan have ensured tremendous box office success.

In 1987, Chow was honored with the award of O.B.E. and more recently received the "Tokyo Creative Award" for his contribution to Asian cinema. In 1996, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at Cineasia and was honored by the Emperor of Japan when he received the Order of the Sacred Treasure with Golden Rays and Rosette for his contribution to cultural and commercial relations between Hong Kong and Japan.

- Biography from Storm Riders DVD

Movies for Raymond Chow Man-Wai...

Be Water
Title: Be Water
Character: Self - Film Director (archive footage)
Released: January 25, 2020
Type: Movie
In 1971, after being rejected by Hollywood, Bruce Lee returned to his parents’ homeland of Hong Kong to complete four iconic films. Charting his struggles between two worlds, this portrait explores questions of identity and representation through the use of rare archival footage, interviews with loved ones and Bruce’s own writings.
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Kung Fu Jungle
Title: Kung Fu Jungle
Character: Food Stall Diners
Released: October 31, 2014
Type: Movie
A martial arts instructor working at a police academy gets imprisoned after killing a man by accident. But when a vicious killer starts targeting martial arts masters, the instructor offers to help the police in return for his freedom.
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A Simple Life
Title: A Simple Life
Character: Self
Released: September 4, 2011
Type: Movie
The relationship between a middle-aged man and the elderly woman, who has been the family's helper for sixty years.
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How Bruce Lee Changed the World
Title: How Bruce Lee Changed the World
Character: Self
Released: May 17, 2009
Type: Movie
More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video games and philosophy. A journey across the United States, Asia and Europe, takes Shannon Lee on a trip back to her father's roots in Hong Kong and China. With unique access to the family's photographic archive, home movies and all material owned by the Bruce Lee Foundation.
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The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
Title: The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Screened perennially at Hong Kong Heritage Museum, The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee is a documentary film about Bruce Lee’s life as part of an exhibition entitled "Bruce Lee: Kung Fu ‧ Art ‧ Life"
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Bruce Lee: The Legend
Title: Bruce Lee: The Legend
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: Movie
The Official Golden Harvest tribute to the Master of the Martial Arts Film, Bruce Lee.
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Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Title: Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Character: Self
Released: October 14, 1973
Type: Movie
This documentary tells the story of Bruce Lee and his unsuccessful efforts to start a acting career in the U.S., he returned to Hong Kong where he became an international star, and his death at age 32.
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The World of Kung Fu
Title: The World of Kung Fu
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1973
Type: Movie
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Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
Title: Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1973
Type: Movie