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In 1984, Yu directed ''The Occupant''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Occupant|url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/524257/the-occupant|access-date=2021-07-17|website=www.tcm.com|language=en}}</ref> |
In 1984, Yu directed ''The Occupant''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Occupant|url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/524257/the-occupant|access-date=2021-07-17|website=www.tcm.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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In 1986, Yu directed the Hong Kong action crime thriller ''[[Legacy of Rage]].'' It was [[Brandon Lee]]'s first lead co-starring [[Michael Wong (actor)|Michael Wong]], and [[Regina Kent]]. Lee plays Brandon Ma, a young man working two jobs to support his life with his girlfriend May (Kent) and to save up to buy his dream motorcycle. His best friend, Michael Wan (Wong), is an ambitious and murderous [[drug dealer]] who eventually blames one of his crimes on him. Ma is sent to jail and vows vengeance on Wan.<ref>{{cite AV media|title=Legacy of Rage|last=Yu|first=Ronny|type=VHS|publisher=Tai seng video marketing (Ent.)|year=1998|id=601643563831}}</ref> Lee was nominated for a [[Hong Kong Film Award]] for [[Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer|Best New Performer]] in this role.<ref name="Legacy Of Rage {{!}} TV Guide">{{Cite web|title=Legacy Of Rage {{!}} TV Guide|url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/legacy-of-rage/review/133375|access-date=2019-04-23|website=TV Guide}}</ref> In May of the following year, it was a critical success at the [[Cannes Film Festival]] and commercial success in Japan.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=15 July 1987|title=Bruce Lee Jr. talks about his father|url=|journal=Manila Standard|pages=15|via=Google news}}</ref> In 1998, ''[[Legacy of Rage]]'' was released [[Direct-to-video|directly to video]] in the U.S. and Australia the next year.<ref name="Legacy Of Rage {{!}} TV Guide2">{{Cite web|title=Legacy Of Rage {{!}} TV Guide|url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/legacy-of-rage/review/133375|access-date=2019-04-23|website=TV Guide}}</ref> This was due to ongoing interest on Lee's film, due to his early passing in 1993. Lee's The film has been described as stylistic and fast-paced, with a good performance by Lee.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Myers|first=Randy|date=22 May 1998|title=Reviews|journal=News Press|pages=94|via=Newspapers}}</ref> Some critics considered it to be Lee's best genre film.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=8 May 1998|title=Mondo Video|url=|journal=Daily News|pages=81|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Harris|first=Paul|date=22 March 1999|title=Today's Films|url=|journal=The Age|pages=19|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Lowing|first=Rob|date=21 March 1999|title=Movies|journal=The Sydney Morning Herald|pages=243|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> |
In 1986, Yu directed the Hong Kong action crime thriller ''[[Legacy of Rage]].'' It was [[Brandon Lee]]'s first lead co-starring [[Michael Wong (actor)|Michael Wong]], and [[Regina Kent]]. Lee plays Brandon Ma, a young man working two jobs to support his life with his girlfriend May (Kent) and to save up to buy his dream motorcycle. His best friend, Michael Wan (Wong), is an ambitious and murderous [[drug dealer]] who eventually blames one of his crimes on him. Ma is sent to jail and vows vengeance on Wan.<ref>{{cite AV media|title=Legacy of Rage|last=Yu|first=Ronny|type=VHS|publisher=Hong-Kong: Tai seng video marketing (Ent.)|year=1998|id=601643563831}}</ref> Lee was nominated for a [[Hong Kong Film Award]] for [[Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer|Best New Performer]] in this role.<ref name="Legacy Of Rage {{!}} TV Guide">{{Cite web|title=Legacy Of Rage {{!}} TV Guide|url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/legacy-of-rage/review/133375|access-date=2019-04-23|website=TV Guide}}</ref> In May of the following year, it was a critical success at the [[Cannes Film Festival]] and commercial success in Japan.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=15 July 1987|title=Bruce Lee Jr. talks about his father|url=|journal=Manila Standard|pages=15|via=Google news}}</ref> In 1998, ''[[Legacy of Rage]]'' was released [[Direct-to-video|directly to video]] in the U.S. and Australia the next year.<ref name="Legacy Of Rage {{!}} TV Guide2">{{Cite web|title=Legacy Of Rage {{!}} TV Guide|url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/legacy-of-rage/review/133375|access-date=2019-04-23|website=TV Guide}}</ref> This was due to ongoing interest on Lee's film, due to his early passing in 1993. Lee's The film has been described as stylistic and fast-paced, with a good performance by Lee.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Myers|first=Randy|date=22 May 1998|title=Reviews|journal=News Press|pages=94|via=Newspapers}}</ref> Some critics considered it to be Lee's best genre film.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=8 May 1998|title=Mondo Video|url=|journal=Daily News|pages=81|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Harris|first=Paul|date=22 March 1999|title=Today's Films|url=|journal=The Age|pages=19|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Lowing|first=Rob|date=21 March 1999|title=Movies|journal=The Sydney Morning Herald|pages=243|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> |
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In 1991, Yu directed [[China White (film)|''China White'']], starring [[Russell Wong]], [[Billy Drago]], [[Lisa Schrage]], etc.<ref>{{Cite web|title=China White|url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/70849/china-white|access-date=2021-07-17|website=www.tcm.com|language=en}}</ref> |
In 1991, Yu directed [[China White (film)|''China White'']], starring [[Russell Wong]], [[Billy Drago]], [[Lisa Schrage]], etc.<ref>{{Cite web|title=China White|url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/70849/china-white|access-date=2021-07-17|website=www.tcm.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:52, 17 July 2021
Ronny Yu | |
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| Chinese: 于仁泰 | |
| Born | 1950 (age 73–74) |
| Other names | Ronny Yan-Tai Yu |
| Occupation(s) | Director, producer, screenwriter |
Ronny Yu Yan-Tai (Chinese: 于仁泰) is a Hong Kong film director, producer, and movie writer. He has worked on both Hong Kong and American films. He is mostly known for his work in the American horror genre, such as Bride of Chucky (1998) and Freddy vs. Jason (2003).
Early life and education
In 1950, Yu was born in Hong Kong and graduated from Ohio University.
Career
In 1979, Yu directed The Servant.[1]
In 1980, Yu directed The Saviour.[2]
In 1982, Yu directed The Postman Strikes Back starring Chow Yun-fat.[3]
In 1984, Yu directed The Occupant.[4]
In 1986, Yu directed the Hong Kong action crime thriller Legacy of Rage. It was Brandon Lee's first lead co-starring Michael Wong, and Regina Kent. Lee plays Brandon Ma, a young man working two jobs to support his life with his girlfriend May (Kent) and to save up to buy his dream motorcycle. His best friend, Michael Wan (Wong), is an ambitious and murderous drug dealer who eventually blames one of his crimes on him. Ma is sent to jail and vows vengeance on Wan.[5] Lee was nominated for a Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer in this role.[6] In May of the following year, it was a critical success at the Cannes Film Festival and commercial success in Japan.[7] In 1998, Legacy of Rage was released directly to video in the U.S. and Australia the next year.[8] This was due to ongoing interest on Lee's film, due to his early passing in 1993. Lee's The film has been described as stylistic and fast-paced, with a good performance by Lee.[9] Some critics considered it to be Lee's best genre film.[10][11][12]
In 1991, Yu directed China White, starring Russell Wong, Billy Drago, Lisa Schrage, etc.[13]
In 1994, Yu directed both The Bride with White Hair and its sequel.[14][15] Also that year, Yu was credited as executive producer on the film Chunggamsuk .[16]
In 1996, Yu directed The Phantom Lover.[17]
In 1997 Warriors of Virtue was released and distributed by MGM. Yu directed a cast that includes Angus Macfadyen, Mario Yedidia, Marley Shelton, and Chao-Li Chi.[18]
In 1998 Bride of Chucky opened in the USA. Yu directed a cast that consist of Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, John Ritter, Katherine Heigl, and Nick Stabil.[19]
In 2002, Sony Pictures released The 51st State, directed by Yu, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer, Ricky Tomlinson, Sean Pertwee, Rhys Ifans, Stephen Walters and Meat Loaf.[20]
In 2003, Freddy vs. Jason, directed by Yu, has its opening in the USA.[21]
In 2006, Yu directed Fearless.[22]
He was once attached to direct Snakes on a Plane (2006)[23] and he was aboard the project when Samuel L. Jackson, whom he directed in The 51st State, signed on. Before shooting began, however, he was replaced by David R. Ellis.
In 2009, Yu directed the Fear Itself episode, "Family Man" which starred Clifton Collins Jr..[24] Also that year, Yu was a credited screenwriter and producer on Blood: The Last Vampire directed by Chris Nahon.[25]
In 2010, Yu appeared in the A Nightmare on Elm Street documentary Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy.[26]
Films
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Servant (Qiang nei qiang wai) | Yes | No | No |
| 1980 | The Saviour (Jiu shi zhe) | Yes | No | No |
| 1982 | The Postman Strikes Back (Xun cheng ma) | Yes | No | No |
| 1981 | The Trail (Zhui gui qi xiong) | Yes | No | No |
| 1984 | The Occupant (Ling qi po ren) | Yes | No | No |
| 1985 | Mummy Dearest (Si yan zi) | Yes | No | No |
| 1986 | Legacy of Rage (Long zai jiang hu) | Yes | No | No |
| 1988 | Bless This House (Meng gui fo tiao qiang) | Yes | No | No |
| 1989 | China White (Hong tian long hu hui) | Yes | Yes | No |
| 1991 | Great Pretenders (Qian wang) | Yes | No | No |
| 1992 | Shogun and Little Kitchen (Huo tou fu xing) | Yes | No | No |
| 1992 | Steel Horse (Wu Lin sheng dou shi) | Yes | No | No |
| 1993 | The Bride with White Hair (Bai fa mo nu zhuan) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1993 | The Bride with White Hair 2 (Bai fa mo nu zhuan II) | No | Yes | Yes |
| 1995 | The Phantom Lover (Ye ban ge sheng) | Yes | No | Yes |
| 1997 | Warriors of Virtue | Yes | Yes | No |
| 1998 | Bride of Chucky | Yes | No | No |
| 2001 | The 51st State | Yes | No | No |
| 2003 | Freddy vs. Jason | Yes | No | No |
| 2006 | Fearless | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2013 | Saving General Yang | Yes | No | No |
Producer only
- The Extras (Jia li fei) (1978)
- Eight in the Family (1985)
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World (Fu gui bi ren) (1987)
- The Girl Next Door (1988)
- Chicken and Duck Talk (Ji tong ya jiang) (1988)
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World 2 (Fu gui zai po ren) (1988)
- Summer Lovers (Xia ri qing ren) (1992)
- Once Upon a Time a Hero in China (Huang Fei Hong xiao zhuan) (1992)
- Cohabitation (Tong ju guan xi) (1993)
- The Incorruptible (Li Luo-Fu qi an) (1993)
- All's Well, Ends Well Too (Hua tian xi shi) (1993)
- Once Upon a Time a Hero in China II (Huang Fei Hong dui Huang Fei Hong) (1993)
- Satin Steel (Chung Gam Suk) (1994)
References
- ^ "The Servants". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ "The Saviour". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "The Postman Strikes Back". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ "The Occupant". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ Yu, Ronny (1998). Legacy of Rage (VHS). Hong-Kong: Tai seng video marketing (Ent.). 601643563831.
- ^ "Legacy Of Rage | TV Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ^ "Bruce Lee Jr. talks about his father". Manila Standard: 15. 15 July 1987 – via Google news.
- ^ "Legacy Of Rage | TV Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ^ Myers, Randy (22 May 1998). "Reviews". News Press: 94 – via Newspapers.
- ^ "Mondo Video". Daily News: 81. 8 May 1998 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Harris, Paul (22 March 1999). "Today's Films". The Age: 19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lowing, Rob (21 March 1999). "Movies". The Sydney Morning Herald: 243 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "China White". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "The Bride With White Hair". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "The Bride With White Hair 2". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "Chunggamsuk". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "The Phantom Lover". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ "Jet Li's Fearless". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "The CulturePulp Q&A: 'Fearless' director Ronny Yu". Archived from the original on 2009-09-27.
- ^ "Ronny Yu Will 'Kill First, Ask Later', Talks Fear Itself Episode".
- ^ "Blood: The Last Vampire". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "In or Around LA? Then Here is Your Chance to Take Part in the Biggest A Nightmare on Elm Street Reunion Ever!".
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