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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - Seven Sisters, Eastbourne

One of the highlights of our trip was actually our time in Brighton. We fell in love with the coastal town and we will definitely come back. Not far from Brighton are the picturesque chalk sea cliffs known as the Seven Sisters. I hadn't seen the Robin Hood movie in ages and therefore couldn't remember the scene that was filmed here. Luckily, the internet has a better memory than me and pointed out the filming location when we were looking for sights in the area. 

Red Fists - Victoria Peak

Red Fists aka Perfect Partners aka Joint Investigation, starring Yu Rong-Guang, is one of those many Hong Kong films that begin with the world famous view from Victoria Peak. As the spongy screenshot shows, Red Fists is also one of those many Hong Kong films that don't have a high definition release. But as a fan of these films I am used to eye pain. Victoria Peak (552m) is Hong Kong Island's highest hill, but only ranked 29th in all of Hong Kong. 1st place goes to Tai Mo Shan (957m), which is located in the New Territories.

The Godfather's Daughter Mafia Blues - Stanley Military Cemetery

The Godfather's Daughter Mafia Blues (what a title) is the fourth directorial work of the unforgettable Fung Hak-On. The film features some of Hong Kong Cinema's most legendary action actors and stunt performers, including Ken Lo, Benny Lai, Yukari Oshima, Dick Wei, Anthony Carpio, Leung Kar-Yan, Tai Bo and Wong Yu. By the way, the same part of Stanley Military Cemetery can also be seen in Tragic Hero (1987)




Double Impact - Star Ferry Pier, Tsim Sha Tsui

Double Impact offers a brief look at the famous Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui including a nice harbour view in its early 90s glory.






Angry Ranger - Berwick Street/Nam Cheong Street

Angry Ranger is one of my favourite 90s new wave gangster flicks. The pleasantly non-comedic thriller is directed by Shaw Brothers baddie Johnny Wang Lung-Wei and produced by Jackie Chan. The film's atmosphere benefits enormously from its filming locations. Most of the action takes place around Shek Kip Mei Estate, which is the first public housing estate in Hong Kong. 
Most of the old blocks were demolished and that's why Angry Ranger can be regarded as an interesting contempory document of HK's public housing development in the early 90s.


Angry Ranger - Woh Chai Street/Pak Tin Street



Angry Ranger - Nam Cheong Street/Woh Chai Street



Angry Ranger - Pak Tin Street



Angry Ranger - Woh Chai Street