Biography
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
Filmography
all 184
Movies 184
Producer 161
self 11
Writer 1
Be Water (2020)
Game of Death Redux (2019)
Kung Fu Jungle (2014)
A Simple Life (2011)
Tarantino, le disciple de Hong-Kong (2011)
How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009)
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee (2009)
Interactive Murders (2002)
2002 (2001)
You Shoot, I Shoot (2001)
The Accidental Spy (2001)
Skyline Cruisers (2000)
Funny Business (2000)
Tokyo Raiders (2000)
The Lees: Action Speaks Louder (1999)
A Man Called Hero (1999)
Gorgeous (1999)
Young and Dangerous: The Prequel (1998)
Anna Magdalena (1998)
Hold You Tight (1998)
Portland Street Blues (1998)
Kitchen (1997)
We're No Bad Guys (1997)
The Soong Sisters (1997)
Viva Erotica (1996)
Lost and Found (1996)
The Stunt Woman (1996)
Police Story 4: First Strike (1996)
The Blade (1995)
Summer Snow (1995)
Once Upon a Time in China V (1994)
Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon (1994)
A Roof with a View (1993)
The Sword of Many Lovers (1993)
Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993)
Lord Of East China Sea (1993)
Once Upon a Time in China III (1993)
Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
Operation Condor (1991)
China O'Brien II (1990)
A Show of Force (1990)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
The Best of the Martial Arts Films (1990)
The Iceman Cometh (1989)
Lost Souls (1989)
Miracles (1989)
Spring Swallow (1989)
Midnight Whispers (1988)
Police Story 2 (1988)
The Inspector Wears Skirts (1988)
Dragons Forever (1988)
Flag of Honor (1987)
Eastern Condors (1987)
Osmanthus Alley (1987)
Terrorizers (1986)
Immortal Story (1986)
The Seventh Curse (1986)
Happy Din Don (1986)
The Millionaires' Express (1986)
Police Story (1985)
The Protector (1985)
Affectionately Yours (1985)
My Lucky Stars (1985)
Heroes Shed No Tears (1984)
Finger on Trigger (1984)
Wheels on Meals (1984)
And Now What Is Your Name (1984)
Cannonball Run II (1984)
Profile in Anger (1984)
Lassiter (1984)
Teppanyaki (1984)
Bruce Lee: The Legend (1984)
Project A (1983)
The Body Is Willing (1983)
The Champions (1983)
Winners & Sinners (1983)
Better Late Than Never (1983)
Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain (1983)
Duel to the Death (1983)
The Dead and the Deadly (1982)
Plain Jane to the Rescue (1982)
The Miracle Fighters (1982)
MegaForce (1982)
The Postman Strikes Back (1982)
Breaking Through the Black Whirl (1982)
To Hell with the Devil (1982)
Dragon Lord (1982)
Once Upon a Time (1981)
The Prodigal Son (1981)
Super Fool! (1981)
The Cannonball Run (1981)
Wedding Bells, Wedding Belles (1981)
Death Hunt (1981)
The Phantom Killer (1981)
Dreadnaught (1981)
Game of Death II (1981)
Security Unlimited (1981)
Hired Guns (1981)
Encounter of the Spooky Kind (1980)
The Mortal Storm (1980)
The Big Brawl (1980)
From Riches to Rags (1980)
The Cheeky Chap (1980)
The Happenings (1980)
The Young Master (1980)
The Magnificent Butcher (1979)
Last Hurrah for Chivalry (1979)
Murder Most Foul (1979)
The Hellfire Angel (1979)
Knockabout (1979)
Itchy Fingers (1979)
Warriors Two (1978)
Hello, Late Homecomers (1978)
Making It (1978)
The Contract (1978)
Rainbow In My Heart (1978)
Game of Death (1978)
Follow the Star (1978)
The Boys in Company C (1978)
Naked Comes the Huntress (1978)
Broken Oath (1977)
Ironside 426 (1977)
The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977)
Money Crazy (1977)
The Lady Killer (1977)
The Shaolin Plot (1977)
The Private Eyes (1976)
A Queen's Ransom (1976)
The Double Crossers (1976)
Chelsia My Love (1976)
Tiger of Northland (1976)
Hand of Death (1976)
The Himalayan (1976)
No End of Surprises (1975)
The Last Message (1975)
The Man from Hong Kong (1975)
My Wacky, Wacky World (1975)
The Seven Coffins (1975)
The Dragon Tamers (1975)
All in the Family (1975)
The Bedevilled (1975)
The Association (1974)
Games Gamblers Play (1974)
The Tournament (1974)
The Shrine of Ultimate Bliss (1974)
The Young Dragons (1974)
Naughty! Naughty! (1974)
Whiplash (1974)
Badge 369 (1974)
Chinatown Capers (1974)
The Manchu Boxer (1974)
The Skyhawk (1974)
Gold (1973)
The Tattooed Dragon (1973)
The Fate of Lee Khan (1973)
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973)
Thunderbolt (1973)
The Queen Bee (1973)
When Taekwondo Strikes (1973)
The Devil's Treasure (1973)
Beach of the War Gods (1973)
None But the Brave (1973)
Seaman No. 7 (1973)
The Unscrupulous General (1973)
Back Alley Princess (1973)
A Man Called Tiger (1973)
The Stormy Sun (1973)
The World of Kung Fu (1973)
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong (1973)
The Way of the Dragon (1972)
Hapkido (1972)
Lady Whirlwind (1972)
One-Armed Boxer (1972)
The Hurricane (1972)
Fist of Fury (1972)
Bandits from Shantung (1972)
The Chase (1971)
The Big Boss (1971)
The Comet Strikes (1971)
The Angry River (1971)
The Blade Spares None (1971)
The Invincible Eight (1971)
The Invincible Sword (1971)
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Information
Known ForProduction
GenderMale
Birthday1927-10-08
Deathday2018-11-02 (91 years old)
Birth NameRaymond Chow Man-wai
Birth PlaceHong Kong, China
CitizenshipsChina
Also Known As Raymond Chow Man-Wai, 鄒文懷 , 邹文怀
AwardsHong Kong Film Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Gold Bauhinia Star
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