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Wu Ma(1942-2014)

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  • Director
  • Additional Crew
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Wu Ma and Chi Wai Wong in The Swordsman (1990)
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Wu Ma was born on 18 August 1942 in Tianjin, China. He was an actor and director, known for A Chinese Ghost Story (1987), Righting Wrongs (1986) and The Dead and the Deadly (1982). He was previously married to Ma Yan. He died on 4 February 2014 in China.
BornAugust 18, 1942
DiedFebruary 4, 2014(71)
BornAugust 18, 1942
DiedFebruary 4, 2014(71)
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Wu Ma and Wei Zhao in 14 Blades (2010)
Jacky Cheung and Wu Ma in Seven Warriors (1989)
Wu Ma
Leslie Cheung, Siu-Ming Lau, Joey Wang, and Wu Ma in A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
Mark Cheng, Wu Ma, and Yukari Ôshima in Du gui zong dong yuan (1991)
Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Kar Lok Chin, Ching-Ying Lam, Ken Lo, and Wu Ma in Mi zong wei long (1991)
Nina Li Chi, Wu Ma, Biao Yuen, and Wah Yuen in A Kid from Tibet (1991)
Leslie Cheung and Wu Ma in A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
Ching-Ying Lam, Wilson Lam, Kiu-Wai Miu, Michiko Nishiwaki, and Wu Ma in Magic Cop (1990)
Richard Ng and Wu Ma in Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
Leslie Cheung, Wai Lam, Siu-Ming Lau, Joey Wang, and Wu Ma in A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
Wu Ma in Just Heroes (1989)

Known for

Leslie Cheung and Joey Wang in A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
A Chinese Ghost Story
7.4
  • Swordsman Yin Chek Ha
  • 1987
Cynthia Rothrock and Biao Yuen in Righting Wrongs (1986)
Righting Wrongs
7.0
  • Uncle Tsai
  • Joe's Father
  • 1986
The Dead and the Deadly (1982)
The Dead and the Deadly
6.3
  • Ma Lun Chio
  • 1982
Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
Once Upon a Time in China
7.2
  • Grand-Uncle Cheung
  • 1991

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Actor

  • Qingnian Huo Yuanjia zhi Chong chu jianghu (2015)
    Qingnian Huo Yuanjia zhi Chong chu jianghu
  • A Stupid Journey (2014)
    A Stupid Journey
  • Mark of Youth (2013)
    Mark of Youth
  • Affection Tricks (2013)
    Affection Tricks
  • Yue guang lian (2012)
    Yue guang lian
  • Fairytale (2012)
    Fairytale
  • Bi xian jing hun (2012)
    Bi xian jing hun
  • Common Heroes (2012)
    Common Heroes
  • Starts Good Ends Good (2012)
    Starts Good Ends Good
  • If I Were You (2012)
    If I Were You
  • The Guardsman (2011)
    The Guardsman
  • White Vengeance (2011)
    White Vengeance
  • Legendary Amazons (2011)
    Legendary Amazons
  • Hand in Hand (2011)
    Hand in Hand
  • Who Under the Bed (2011)
    Who Under the Bed

Director

  • Yi dai xiao xiong cao cao (1999)
    Yi dai xiao xiong cao cao
  • Irene Wan, Donnie Yen, and Biao Yuen in Circus Kids (1994)
    Circus Kids
  • The Chinese Ghostbuster (1994)
    The Chinese Ghostbuster
  • Gui jiao qi (1993)
    Gui jiao qi
  • Exorcist Master (1992)
    Exorcist Master
  • Du mo (1991)
    Du mo
  • Mark Cheng, Man Cheung, Aaron Kwok, and Waise Lee in Story of Kennedy Town (1990)
    Story of Kennedy Town
  • Ling hu (1990)
    Ling hu
  • Wu tai zi mei (1990)
    Wu tai zi mei
  • Kuan Tai Chen, David Chiang, Stephen Chow, Danny Lee, Fui-On Shing, Tien Niu, and Wu Ma in Just Heroes (1989)
    Just Heroes
  • Kenny Bee and Carol 'Do Do' Cheng in Burning Sensation (1989)
    Burning Sensation
  • Joey Wang and Wu Ma in Picture of a Nymph (1987)
    Picture of a Nymph
  • Richard Ng and Wan-Si Wong in My Cousin, the Ghost (1987)
    My Cousin, the Ghost
  • Xiao sheng xian chou (1986)
    Xiao sheng xian chou
  • Michael Hui, Richard Ng, and John Sham in Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom (1985)
    Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom

Additional Crew

  • Heaven of Hope (1999)
    Heaven of Hope
  • Yi jiu jiu ba zhi chuang jiang (1998)
    Yi jiu jiu ba zhi chuang jiang
  • Brigitte Lin and Biao Yuen in Deadly Melody (1994)
    Deadly Melody
  • Cynthia Rothrock in Female Reporter (1989)
    Female Reporter
  • Last Eunuch in China (1987)
    Last Eunuch in China
  • Cynthia Rothrock and Biao Yuen in Righting Wrongs (1986)
    Righting Wrongs
  • Pauline Yuk-Wan Wong, Wing-Cheung Cheung, and Kin-Wai Ho in Mr. Vampire II (1986)
    Mr. Vampire II
  • Michelle Yeoh in Yes, Madam! (1985)
    Yes, Madam!
  • Those Merry Souls (1985)
    Those Merry Souls
  • Chao ling chu nan (1985)
    Chao ling chu nan
  • Pom Pom (1984)
    Pom Pom
  • Hocus Pocus (1984)
    Hocus Pocus

Videos4

Mr. Vampire
Trailer 1:50
Mr. Vampire
Iron Monkey 2
Trailer 1:24
Iron Monkey 2
A Chinese Ghost Story
Trailer 1:57
A Chinese Ghost Story
The Guardsman Official Trailer
Trailer 1:33
The Guardsman Official Trailer

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    • August 18, 1942
    • Tianjin, China
    • February 4, 2014
    • China(lung cancer)
    • ? - February 4, 2014 (his death, 1 child)

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    Often combined kung fu with horror themes in his films.

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