Dead End - Hong Kong City Hall
Ti Lung's workplace is at Hong Kong City Hall, located at Edinburgh Place, Central. Amongst lots of other cool stuff, the complex features a theatre, a concert hall, a public library and a marriage registry.
Police Force - Prince Edward Road West
Thanks to the elevated segment of Waterloo Road and its massive concrete columns, there isn't much left of the untarnished view on St. Teresa's Church at Prince Edward Road West from 1973.
The Delinquent - The Peninsula Hong Kong
One of countless movie scenes showing the world famous high-class hotel at Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. This time, we can see it through the eyes of Shaw Brothers legend Chang Cheh.
Vengeance! - Behind the Scenes
Director Chang Cheh talking plans for revenge with Wang Ping and David Chiang. At the 16th Asian Film Festival in 1970, Chang Cheh won the Best Director Award and David Chiang took home the Best Actor Award for his portrayal of vengeful Guan Xiao Lou.
The Brave Archer Part II - Three Fathoms Cove
The second installment of The Brave Archer was shot entirely at the Shaw Brothers Studios, with the exception of one brief sequence. During the film's opening credits you can see two junk boats sailing the waters of Three Fathoms Cove. The distinctive island in front of them is called Sam Pui Chau.
Disciples of Shaolin - Behind the Scenes
Chang Cheh's assistant Wu Ma shows Chen Ming-Li how to huddle against Alexander Fu Sheng's chest.
One-Armed Swordsman - Behind the Scenes
Director Chang Cheh and a young Jimmy Wang Yu on the set of "One-Armed Swordsman", the first Hong Kong film to make HK$1 million at the local box office and the first of the new style of wuxia films emphasizing male anti-heroes, violent swordplay and heavy bloodletting.
Shaolin Martial Arts - Shing Mun Reservoir
The Shing Mun Reservoir is a popular Sunday excursion destination and a good place to escape from the hectic metropolis. Beyond that, it should be a familiar sight for regular kung fu movie watchers.
The reservoir was built in the 1930s to meet the increasing demand for fresh water due to the urbanisation of Kowloon. It was once named Jubilee Reservoir to celebrate Silver Jubilee (1935) of King George V.
Shaolin Temple - Nai Chung
Shih Szu picking up Ti Lung, David Chiang and their brethren. The eight peaks of the Pat Sin Leng mountain range and the blue waters from the Tolo Channel deliver a scenic backdrop.
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