Top 10 Iconic Films of Chau Tinh Tri

Set in a turbulent and chaotic era of China, with the strong activities of factions, criminal gangs, the film explores the story of Tinh - an untalented guy who wants to join the Hammer Gang with the desire to become a 'bad guy.' Shortly after, he discovers his innate talent for martial arts thanks to accidentally opening his meridians. The film captivates viewers with its top-notch martial arts scenes, humorous situations, and profound humanistic meanings.

Portraying Tinh, a jobless guy who wants to join the Hammer Gang and later discovered to have innate talent for martial arts after accidentally opening his meridians, Chau Tinh Tri created a storm at the box office back then.

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“Super Smart Dog,” also known as “Truong Giang No. 07,” features Chau Tinh Tri as the father of Dicky Chow (Little Dick) - a hard-working construction worker striving to make a living so that his son can attend a prestigious school. However, Little Dick is constantly bullied by some other kids just because he is too poor, doesn't have nice clothes, and doesn't have sneakers for sports. One day, Little Dick's father brings home a toy found in the garbage dump, which turns out to be an adorable extraterrestrial creature with extraordinary abilities.

The two quickly become friends, and from then on, there are many heartwarming and tear-jerking stories. If you've ever watched the TV series 'My Little Princess' that made waves on TV in the 1980s, you'll find CJ7's storyline very familiar.

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This is a film directed, co-written, and starring Chau Tinh Tri. The story revolves around a soccer team that is special because all the players are disciples of the Shaolin sect. Due to selling his talent cheaply, Thiet Cuoc, a once-famous player, becomes a washed-up alcoholic coach. He meets Tinh, a martial artist who wants to spread kung fu worldwide. They join forces to form a soccer team and call on the former Shaolin brothers to join. The peculiar team starts to enter the soccer world. Thanks to their martial arts background, these players possess extraordinary skills, bringing success to the team.

This film was enthusiastically received by audiences everywhere upon its release and helped Chau Tinh Tri penetrate the European film market.

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This is the only movie where Chau Tinh Tri plays a villain - a malicious district official, disliked by everyone. However, everything changes 180 degrees when this 'most hated official' changes his thoughts and character during the investigation of a tragic case involving a woman living in the district.

With the character's personality transformation blending into the inherently humorous plot twists found in any comedy film he participates in, Quan Xam Loc Coc has become one of the most worth-watching movies in Hong Kong cinema.

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In contrast to the previous films, in this movie, Chau Tinh Tri only plays the lead role instead of appearing as a director. In the film, Chau Tinh Tri portrays Tong The Kiet - a talented trang su. Due to inadvertently winning a dispute against the unjust wealthy, Tong The Kiet's 12 children are tragically killed.

Unable to bear this situation, his wife - Mai Diem Phuong - urges him to quit his profession in order to protect their growing child in her womb. Tong The Kiet, following his wife's decision, decides to give up and opens a tea shop.

Unexpectedly, a widow seeks help from the former trang su to clear her name, and Tong The Kiet must re-enter the martial world, utilizing his talents. Watching the movie, audiences will be fascinated by the extremely dramatic and humorous intellectual battles portrayed by Chau Tinh Tri and the cast.

Thanks to his natural performance and impressive role in the film, Chau Tinh Tri was fortunate to win the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Award for Best Actor.

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Based on the original work by novelist Kim Dung, 'Luk Dim Boon Gwan' quickly made a big splash in the Hong Kong film industry when it was released in early 1992.

In this film project, Chau Tinh Tri takes on the lead role of Viu Tin-biu - a rogue from Yangzhou with a tumultuous life. Fortune smiled upon Viu Tin-biu when he had the opportunity to enter the forbidden palace, serving under the Grand Secretariat Hai Dai-fu, and gradually became close friends with King Kangxi, helping the king greatly in eradicating evil and cruelty for the people. With this role, Chau Tinh Tri maintains his trademark humor and mischief, earning immense love from the audience with the portrayal of a dashing and witty Viu Tin-biu.

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Long Lofty School is a Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Tran Gia Thuong. Following the success of this film paved the way for the success of its sequels Long Lofty School II and Long Lofty School III.

The character Chow Sing-Sing played by Chau Tinh Tri in this film is an undercover cop hiding in a high school to track down his boss's stolen gun. Despite receiving a lot of support from former colleagues who are also posing as students in the school, Chow's search mission still faces many difficulties due to the strict teachers at the school and the stubborn students, especially the confrontation with one of the toughest bullies in the school.

This is one of his most harmonious collaborations with his co-star Ng Man Tat, achieving record-breaking box office sales in 1991 in Hong Kong.

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This film by Chau Tinh Tri is honored to be among the most famous gambling-themed movies of Hong Kong cinema. In the movie, Chau Tinh Tri plays the role of a naive young man, Tả Tụng Tình, from the Mainland who visits his uncle in Hong Kong and is discovered by his uncle's talent with gambling, and his uncle tries every way to turn Tả Tụng Tình into the number one gambling god of Hong Kong.

Fate brings Tinh to meet Ỷ Mộng and he quickly falls in love with this girl. Ỷ Mộng pulls Tinh under the wing of the Hong Kong gambling king Hồng Quang, but Tinh quickly realizes the evil intentions of this boss and refuses. From then on, he decides to represent Macau to participate in the world gambling competition to defeat Hồng Quang.

This is a parody film based on the gambling-themed movie God of Gamblers (1989), which also catapulted Chau Tinh Tri to the top position of Hong Kong comedy films, and shaped his acting style in the subsequent period.

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Culinary Genius is a comedy film about cooking, depicting cooking competitions in Hong Kong to vie for the title of 'Food Deity.' The main cast of the film includes Chau Tinh Tri, Mac Van Uy, Coc Duc Chieu, and Ngo Manh Dat. The film was hailed as a success both in terms of revenue and artistry after its release.

In the movie, Chau Tinh Tri plays a talented but arrogant chef. He returns to Hong Kong after success in France with the title 'Culinary Genius' but is betrayed by his two close disciples, leading to his downfall. During his time wandering in the martial world, he meets Turkey - a plain-looking but kind-hearted woman who shares his passion for cooking. Together, they start anew by opening a new restaurant while planning to seek revenge on the two betrayers.

The film impressed audiences with its hilarious moments typical of Chau Tinh Tri, combined with emotional elements and meaningful life lessons. Moreover, this work was also highly praised by the media for its balanced blend of comedy and drama in the storyline.

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Released in February 1996, 'The Royal Secret Agents' became the next big hit in Chau Tinh Tri's most popular film series. The movie tells the story of four elite agents in the royal court: Cung, Hy, Phat, and Tai, specialized in protecting the safety of the Emperor. Among them, the skilled agent named Phat, played by Chau Tinh Tri, is a unique character who lacks martial arts skills but compensates with intelligence and many strange yet useful inventions that greatly assist the group of elite agents.

However, he ultimately fails to gain the Emperor's favor and is demoted to a commoner. At this time, the neighboring kingdom of Kim plots to deceive and harm the Emperor using the body of an alien. The other three elite agents sacrifice themselves, leaving Phat to save the Emperor with his own invention. Facing seduction and betrayal, Phat and his wife devise a plan to catch the traitor.

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