Raymond Chow

Born: 1927-10-08

Raymond Chow Man-Wai (鄒文懷) was a Hong Kong film producer. He 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.


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Kung Fu Jungle

as Food Stall Diners
Released: 2014-10-31

A martial arts instructor working at a police academy gets imprisoned after killing a man by...

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Bruce Lee: The Legend

as Self
Released: 1984-01-01

The Official Golden Harvest tribute to the Master of the Martial Arts Film, Bruce Lee.

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A Simple Life

as Guest at Premiere
Released: 2012-03-09

The relationship between a middle-aged man and the elderly woman who has been the family's...

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Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

as Self
Released: 1973-10-14

This documentary tells the story of Bruce Lee and his unsuccessful efforts to start a acting...

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Be Water

as Self - Film Director (archive footage)
Released: 2020-01-25

In 1971, after being rejected by Hollywood, Bruce Lee returned to his parents’ homeland of Hong...

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How Bruce Lee Changed the World

as Self
Released: 2009-05-17

More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has...

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The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee

as Self
Released: 2009-01-01

Screened perennially at Hong Kong Heritage Museum, The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee is a...

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