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Raymond Chow Man-Wai

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


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Born:
Oct 8, 1927 In Hong Kong, China
Movie/TV Credits:
9
First Appeared:
In the movie The World of Kung Fu 1973-01-01
Latest Project:
Movie Be Water 2020-01-25
Known For
Poster of Be Water
Poster of The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
Poster of Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
Poster of The World of Kung Fu
Filmography
Movie Be Water Self - Film Director (archive footage) 2020-01-25
Movie Kung Fu Jungle Food Stall Diners 2014-10-31
Movie A Simple Life Self 2012-03-09
Movie The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee Self 2009-01-01
Movie How Bruce Lee Changed the World Self 2009-05-17
Movie Bruce Lee: The Legend Self 1984-01-01
Movie The World of Kung Fu Self 1973-01-01
Movie Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend Self 1973-10-14
Movie Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong Self 1973-01-01