Raymond Chow
- Known for
- Production
- Born
- October 8, 1927
- Died
- November 2, 2018 (aged 91)
- Birthplace
- Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
Game of Death Redux
Movie · Producer
Interactive Murders
Movie · Producer
The Accidental Spy
Movie · Producer
You Shoot, I Shoot
Movie · Producer
Sharp Guns
Movie · Producer
Funny Business
Movie · Producer
Double Tap
Movie · Producer
Born to Be King
Movie · Producer
Dial D for Demons
Movie · Executive Producer
Gorgeous
Movie · Producer
A Man Called Hero
Movie · Producer
Anna Magdalena
Movie · Executive Producer
Portland Street Blues
Movie · Producer
Young and Dangerous 5
Movie · Producer
Young and Dangerous: The Prequel
Movie · Producer
The Storm Riders
Movie · Producer
The Soong Sisters
Movie · Producer
Haunted Karaoke
Movie · Producer
We're No Bad Guys
Movie · Producer
Young and Dangerous 4
Movie · Producer
Police Story 4: First Strike
Movie · Executive Producer
God of Gamblers 3: The Early Stage
Movie · Executive Producer
The God of Cookery
Movie · Producer
Viva Erotica
Movie · Producer
Who's the Woman, Who's the Man?
Movie · Producer
Comrades, Almost a Love Story
Movie · Producer
The Stunt Woman
Movie · Executive Producer
The Blade
Movie · Executive Producer
Summer Snow
Movie · Executive Producer
Love in the Time of Twilight
Movie · Producer
The Lovers
Movie · Producer
Once Upon a Time in China V
Movie · Producer
Once Upon a Time in China III
Movie · Executive Producer
A Roof with a View
Movie · Producer
Once Upon a Time in China IV
Movie · Producer
City Hunter
Movie · Producer
Once Upon a Time in China II
Movie · Executive Producer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
Movie · Executive Producer
Operation Condor
Movie · Executive Producer
Once Upon a Time in China
Movie · Producer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Movie · Executive Producer
China O'Brien II
Movie · Executive Producer
A Show of Force
Movie · Executive Producer
China O'Brien
Movie · Executive Producer
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
Movie · Executive Producer
The Iceman Cometh
Movie · Producer
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
Movie · Executive Producer
Police Story 2
Movie · Executive Producer
The Inspector Wears Skirts
Movie · Executive Producer
Paper Marriage
Movie · Producer
Osmanthus Alley
Movie · Producer
Project A - Part II
Movie · Executive Producer
Immortal Story
Movie · Executive Producer
Happy Din Don
Movie · Producer
Armour of God
Movie · Executive Producer
The Seventh Curse
Movie · Producer
Terrorizers
Movie · Executive Producer
Affectionately Yours
Movie · Producer
Police Story
Movie · Executive Producer
The Protector
Movie · Executive Producer
Lassiter
Movie · Executive Producer
Wheels on Meals
Movie · Executive Producer
Cannonball Run II
Movie · Executive Producer
Heroes Shed No Tears
Movie · Producer
Teppanyaki
Movie · Producer
Bruce Lee, the Legend
Movie · Executive Producer
Profile in Anger
Movie · Producer
Duel to the Death
Movie · Producer
The Champions
Movie · Producer
Winners & Sinners
Movie · Producer
The Body Is Willing
Movie · Producer
Project A
Movie · Executive Producer
Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain
Movie · Producer
Better Late Than Never
Movie · Producer
High Road to China
Movie · Executive Producer
Dragon Lord
Movie · Producer
The Miracle Fighters
Movie · Producer
Plain Jane to the Rescue
Movie · Producer
Breaking Through the Black Whirl
Movie · Executive Producer
The Dead and the Deadly
Movie · Producer
The Postman Strikes Back
Movie · Producer
MegaForce
Movie · Executive Producer
To Hell with the Devil
Movie · Producer
Security Unlimited
Movie · Producer
Death Hunt
Movie · Executive Producer
Game of Death II
Movie · Producer
Wedding Bells, Wedding Belles
Movie · Producer
Once Upon a Time
Movie · Producer
The Phantom Killer
Movie · Producer
Dreadnaught
Movie · Producer
The Prodigal Son
Movie · Producer
The Cannonball Run
Movie · Executive Producer
The Young Master
Movie · Producer
Encounters of the Spooky Kind
Movie · Producer
The Cheeky Chap
Movie · Producer
The Happenings
Movie · Producer
The Magnificent Butcher
Movie · Producer
Knockabout
Movie · Producer
Murder Most Foul
Movie · Producer
Itchy Fingers
Movie · Producer
Last Hurrah for Chivalry
Movie · Producer
Payoff
Movie · Producer
The Contract
Movie · Producer
Game of Death
Movie · Producer
Follow the Star
Movie · Producer
Rainbow In My Heart
Movie · Producer
The Boys in Company C
Movie · Executive Producer
Hello, Late Homecomers
Movie · Producer
Warriors Two
Movie · Producer
Naked Comes the Huntress
Movie · Producer
Money Crazy
Movie · Producer
The Iron-Fisted Monk
Movie · Producer
The Shaolin Plot
Movie · Producer
Ironside 426
Movie · Producer
Broken Oath
Movie · Producer
Hand of Death
Movie · Producer
Tiger of Northland
Movie · Producer
Chelsia My Love
Movie · Producer
The Double Crossers
Movie · Producer
A Queen's Ransom
Movie · Producer
The Himalayan
Movie · Producer
The Private Eyes
Movie · Producer
The Dragon Tamers
Movie · Producer
The Last Message
Movie · Producer
The Man from Hong Kong
Movie · Producer
The Seven Coffins
Movie · Producer
No End of Surprises
Movie · Producer
The Bedevilled
Movie · Producer
Games Gamblers Play
Movie · Producer
Stoner
Movie · Producer
The Skyhawk
Movie · Producer
The Association
Movie · Producer
The Tournament
Movie · Producer
The Manchu Boxer
Movie · Producer
Whiplash
Movie · Producer
Naughty! Naughty!
Movie · Producer
Chinatown Capers
Movie · Producer
The Devil's Messengers
Movie · Producer
When Taekwondo Strikes
Movie · Producer
Back Alley Princess
Movie · Producer
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Movie · Producer
The Tattooed Dragon
Movie · Producer
A Man Called Tiger
Movie · Producer
The Fate of Lee Khan
Movie · Producer
The Unscrupulous General
Movie · Producer
Beach of the War Gods
Movie · Producer
None But the Brave
Movie · Producer
Thunderbolt
Movie · Producer
Seaman No. 7
Movie · Producer
Fist of Fury
Movie · Producer
The Way of the Dragon
Movie · Producer
One-Armed Boxer
Movie · Producer
Hapkido
Movie · Producer
Lady Whirlwind
Movie · Producer
The Hurricane
Movie · Producer
The Big Boss
Movie · Producer
The Invincible Eight
Movie · Producer
The Angry River
Movie · Producer
The Invincible Sword
Movie · Producer
The Blade Spares None
Movie · Producer
The Comet Strikes
Movie · Producer
The Chase
Movie · Producer