Hong Kong Movie Tours: Mercenaries from Hong Kong

Mercenaries from Hong Kong - Starfish Bay

When it comes to beaches, the idyllic Starfish Bay belonged to the frequently used filming locations, especially during the late 70s and early 80s.
You can also spot it in Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and Killer Constable.

Mercenaries from Hong Kong - Hilton Towers

Another filming location from the movie's extensive opening action scene. This time, we see Ti Lung's double crashing through a window of Hilton Place in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui East. Followed by a few motorbike stunts at the pedestrian zone in front of the building.

Mercenaries from Hong Kong - Shangri La Kowloon

Mercenaries from Hong Kong kicks off with a nice view on Shangri-La Kowloon Hotel and Mody Road. In the background of the second screenshot you can see the exterior of Wing On Plaza, filming location of Jackie Chan‘s Police Story final fight.

Mercenaries from Hong Kong - East Ocean Centre

Two villainous bikers looking for Ti Lung in Tsim Sha Tsui East. The glazed East Ocean Centre still looks like in 1982.

Mercenaries from Hong Kong - Hopewell Centre

Some of Hong Kong's most legendary screenfighters duke it out at Hopewell Centre. Two years after its completion, Ti Lung, Michael Chan Wai-Man and a young Yuen Wah (just to name a few) fight an extensive battle at the round tower on Queen's Road East, Wan Chai. The scenes at the circular area were filmed on the 17th floor. The staircase scenes were shot one level below.

Mercenaries from Hong Kong - Club Danshaku

Mercenaries from Hong Kong gives us the chance to gaze at the luminous signboard of Club Danshaku at Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Unfortunately, Club Danshaku doesn't exist anymore. So I had no choice but to pilfer a comparison picture from good ol' internet. The photo was taken in 1977 (five years before the movie was made) showing Peking Road in its full 70s glory.

Mercenaries from Hong Kong - Clear Water Bay Road

Some parts of the final car chase were filmed on Clear Water Bay Road. The same route section has been used in The Angry Guest. The junction to the left on the first screenshot leads directly to Lung Ha Wan which was another popular filming location especially for Shaw Brothers productions.