Hong Kong’s kung-fu movie mogul dies at 107
During its 1960s-70s heyday, Run Run Shaw’s studios produced 40 films each year, popularising martial-arts movies.
Published On 7 Jan 2014
Sir Run Run Shaw, who helped turn Hong Kong into the Hollywood of the East and brought kung-fu films to Western audiences, has died at the age of 107.
In its 1960s-70s heyday, the Shaw Brothers prolific studios in the former British colony helped bring martial-arts movies to the world, churning out 40 films each year. It was reported that 1.5 million people a week flocked to see the films, mainly in Southeast Asia.
Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith looks back on Shaw’s career.
Source: Al Jazeera