Chu Mu

Biography

Chu Mu was a famous Hong Kong director and actor, born on March 28, 1938 and passed away on November 29, 2007. Known as "Third Master," he was one of the most prominent figures in Hong Kong cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. He directed numerous successful films starting with Fengyang Flower Drum in 1967, continuing to direct until The Third Hand in 1981. He also produced notable films including The Shaolin Novice in 1985, The Great Shanghai 1937 in 1986, and The Terracotta Warrior in 1989. He had a son named Chu Tao and a former daughter-in-law Chen Qiming, an Asia Miss winner. He is considered an influential figure in the history of Hong Kong cinema.