Biography and filmography

Run Run Shaw

Sir Run Run Shaw GBM CBE, also known as Shao Yifu and Siu Yat-Fu, was a Hong Kong entertainment mogul and philanthropist. He was one of the most influential figures in the Asian entertainment industry.

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Movies (333)

Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks

Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks

2019 · Self (archive footage)

The Legend of Run Run Shaw

The Legend of Run Run Shaw

2014 · Himself (archive footage)

Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio

Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio

2003 · Self

Pioneers of Television Gala

Pioneers of Television Gala

1991 · Self

Carry On Doctors and Nurses

Carry On Doctors and Nurses

1985 · Presenter

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

1985 · Presenter

My Mind, Your Body

My Mind, Your Body

1985 · Presenter

I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad!

I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad!

1984 · Producer

Behind the Yellow Line

Behind the Yellow Line

1984 · Executive Producer

Love in a Fallen City

Love in a Fallen City

1984 · Presenter

Opium and the Kung Fu Master

Opium and the Kung Fu Master

1984 · Presenter

Prince Charming

Prince Charming

1984 · Presenter

Maybe It's Love

Maybe It's Love

1984 · Presenter

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

1984 · Presenter

The Boxer's Omen

The Boxer's Omen

1983 · Presenter

Men from the Gutter

Men from the Gutter

1983 · Presenter

Shaolin Intruders

Shaolin Intruders

1983 · Presenter

Holy Flame of the Martial World

Holy Flame of the Martial World

1983 · Presenter

On the Wrong Track

On the Wrong Track

1983 · Presenter

The Lady Is the Boss

The Lady Is the Boss

1983 · Presenter, Executive Producer

Roving Swordsman

Roving Swordsman

1983 · Producer

Ode to Gallantry

Ode to Gallantry

1982 · Presenter

The Pure and the Evil

The Pure and the Evil

1982 · Presenter

Cat vs. Rat

Cat vs. Rat

1982 · Presenter, Executive Producer

Brothers from the Walled City

Brothers from the Walled City

1982 · Presenter

Blade Runner

Blade Runner

1982 · Producer, Presenter

Five Element Ninjas

Five Element Ninjas

1982 · Presenter, Executive Producer

Brave Archer and His Mate

Brave Archer and His Mate

1982 · Presenter

Legendary Weapons of China

Legendary Weapons of China

1982 · Presenter

Shaolin Prince

Shaolin Prince

1982 · Executive Producer, Presenter

Destiny's Champion

Destiny's Champion

1982 · Producer

Black Lizard

Black Lizard

1981 · Producer

Bloody Parrot

Bloody Parrot

1981 · Producer

Martial Club

Martial Club

1981 · Presenter

Challenge of the Gamesters

Challenge of the Gamesters

1981 · Executive Producer

Return of the Sentimental Swordsman

Return of the Sentimental Swordsman

1981 · Producer

My Young Auntie

My Young Auntie

1981 · Producer

Bat Without Wings

Bat Without Wings

1980 · Producer

Legend of the Fox

Legend of the Fox

1980 · Producer

A Deadly Secret

A Deadly Secret

1980 · Producer

Blood Beach

Blood Beach

1980 · Producer

Return to the 36th Chamber

Return to the 36th Chamber

1980 · Producer

Heroes Shed No Tears

Heroes Shed No Tears

1980 · Producer

The Master

The Master

1980 · Executive Producer

Citizen Shaw

Citizen Shaw

1980 · Self

The Informer

The Informer

1980 · Producer

Two Champions of Shaolin

Two Champions of Shaolin

1980 · Producer

Killer Constable

Killer Constable

1980 · Producer

The Convict Killer

The Convict Killer

1980 · Producer

The Flag of Iron

The Flag of Iron

1980 · Producer

Heaven and Hell

Heaven and Hell

1980 · Producer

The Boxer from the Temple

The Boxer from the Temple

1980 · Producer

Clan of the White Lotus

Clan of the White Lotus

1980 · Producer

Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

1979 · Producer

Return of the Dead

Return of the Dead

1979 · Producer

The Deadly Breaking Sword

The Deadly Breaking Sword

1979 · Producer

To Kill a Mastermind

To Kill a Mastermind

1979 · Executive Producer

The Foxy Ladies

The Foxy Ladies

1979 · Production Supervisor

Meteor

Meteor

1979 · Producer

Mad Monkey Kung Fu

Mad Monkey Kung Fu

1979 · Producer

The Magnificent Ruffians

The Magnificent Ruffians

1979 · Producer

Invincible Enforcer

Invincible Enforcer

1979 · Executive Producer

Five Superfighters

Five Superfighters

1979 · Producer

Naughty Scandals

Naughty Scandals

1979 · Producer

Dirty Ho

Dirty Ho

1979 · Producer

The Proud Twins

The Proud Twins

1979 · Producer

Shaolin Abbot

Shaolin Abbot

1979 · Producer

The Kung Fu Instructor

The Kung Fu Instructor

1979 · Producer

The Daredevils

The Daredevils

1979 · Producer

Monkey Kung Fu

Monkey Kung Fu

1979 · Producer

The Reckless Cricket

The Reckless Cricket

1979 · Producer

The Shadow Boxing

The Shadow Boxing

1979 · Producer

The Scandalous Warlord

The Scandalous Warlord

1979 · Producer

The Best Hustler Wins

The Best Hustler Wins

1979 · Producer

Heroes of the East

Heroes of the East

1978 · Producer

Invincible Shaolin

Invincible Shaolin

1978 · Presenter, Producer

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II

1978 · Producer

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

1978 · Producer

The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung

The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung

1978 · Producer

The Avenging Eagle

The Avenging Eagle

1978 · Producer

Shaolin Hand Lock

Shaolin Hand Lock

1978 · Producer

Delinquent Teenagers

Delinquent Teenagers

1978 · Producer

Life Gamble

Life Gamble

1978 · Producer

Melody of Love

Melody of Love

1978 · Executive Producer

The Mad Monk Strikes Again

The Mad Monk Strikes Again

1978 · Producer

The Vengeful Beauty

The Vengeful Beauty

1978 · Producer

Clan of Amazons

Clan of Amazons

1978 · Producer

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

1978 · Producer

Flying Guillotine II

Flying Guillotine II

1978 · Producer

Innocent Lust

Innocent Lust

1977 · Producer

Chinatown Kid

Chinatown Kid

1977 · Executive Producer

The Dream of the Red Chamber

The Dream of the Red Chamber

1977 · Producer

The Sentimental Swordsman

The Sentimental Swordsman

1977 · Producer

Starlets for Sale

Starlets for Sale

1977 · Production Supervisor

The Battle Wizard

The Battle Wizard

1977 · Producer

Judgement of an Assassin

Judgement of an Assassin

1977 · Producer

The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung

The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung

1977 · Producer

Magnificent Wanderers

Magnificent Wanderers

1977 · Producer

Confessions of a Private Secretary

Confessions of a Private Secretary

1977 · Producer

The Jade Tiger

The Jade Tiger

1977 · Producer

The Naval Commandos

The Naval Commandos

1977 · Producer

Mysterious Lady Killer

Mysterious Lady Killer

1977 · Producer

Lady Exterminator

Lady Exterminator

1977 · Producer

Let's Fall in Love

Let's Fall in Love

1977 · Producer

Black Magic 2

Black Magic 2

1976 · Producer

The Web of Death

The Web of Death

1976 · Producer

Loceng Maut

Loceng Maut

1976 · Producer

The Girlie Bar

The Girlie Bar

1976 · Producer

Mr. Funny Bone

Mr. Funny Bone

1976 · Producer

Girls for Sale

Girls for Sale

1976 · Producer

The Oily Maniac

The Oily Maniac

1976 · Producer

Brotherhood

Brotherhood

1976 · Producer

Cannonball

Cannonball

1976 · Executive Producer

Challenge of the Masters

Challenge of the Masters

1976 · Producer

Farewell to a Warrior

Farewell to a Warrior

1976 · Producer

Oriental Playgirls

Oriental Playgirls

1976 · Producer

The Last Tempest

The Last Tempest

1976 · Producer

Big Times for the Crazy Bumpkins

Big Times for the Crazy Bumpkins

1976 · Producer

Heroes of the Underground

Heroes of the Underground

1976 · Producer

Cuties Parade

Cuties Parade

1975 · Producer

The Golden Lion

The Golden Lion

1975 · Producer

The Bloody Escape

The Bloody Escape

1975 · Producer

All Mixed Up

All Mixed Up

1975 · Producer

The Big Holdup

The Big Holdup

1975 · Producer

Fearful Interlude

Fearful Interlude

1975 · Producer

The Imposter

The Imposter

1975 · Producer

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

1975 · Producer

Lady of the Law

Lady of the Law

1975 · Producer

Cohabitation

Cohabitation

1975 · Producer

Temperament of Life

Temperament of Life

1975 · Producer

The Hooker and the Hustler

The Hooker and the Hustler

1975 · Producer

It's All in the Family

It's All in the Family

1975 · Producer

The Happy Trio

The Happy Trio

1975 · Producer

Fists of Fire

Fists of Fire

1975 · Self

The Ultraman

The Ultraman

1975 · Producer

Women of Desire

Women of Desire

1974 · Producer

Young Passion

Young Passion

1974 · Producer

The Mini-Skirt Gang

The Mini-Skirt Gang

1974 · Producer

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

1974 · Presenter

Friends

Friends

1974 · Producer

The Well of Doom

The Well of Doom

1974 · Production Supervisor

Hong Kong 73

Hong Kong 73

1974 · Producer

Scandal

Scandal

1974 · Producer

Crazy Nuts of Kung Fu

Crazy Nuts of Kung Fu

1974 · Producer

The Savage Five

The Savage Five

1974 · Producer

Heroes Two

Heroes Two

1974 · Producer

The Golden Lotus

The Golden Lotus

1974 · Producer

The Stranger and the Gunfighter

The Stranger and the Gunfighter

1974 · Producer

Iron Bodyguard

Iron Bodyguard

1973 · Producer

Heroes of Sung

Heroes of Sung

1973 · Producer

The Sugar Daddies

The Sugar Daddies

1973 · Producer

Flight Man

Flight Man

1973 · Producer

The House of 72 Tenants

The House of 72 Tenants

1973 · Producer

Sexy Playgirls

Sexy Playgirls

1973 · Producer

The Last Days of Bruce Lee

The Last Days of Bruce Lee

1973 · Producer

Facets of Love

Facets of Love

1973 · Producer

The Villains

The Villains

1973 · Producer

Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

1973 · Producer

The Bastard

The Bastard

1973 · Producer

The World of Kung Fu

The World of Kung Fu

1973 · Self

Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong

Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong

1973 · Self

The Black Tavern

The Black Tavern

1972 · Producer

Man of Iron

Man of Iron

1972 · Producer

Flower in the Rain

Flower in the Rain

1972 · Producer

The 14 Amazons

The 14 Amazons

1972 · Producer

Young People

Young People

1972 · Producer

Of Wives and Mistresses

Of Wives and Mistresses

1972 · Producer

Trilogy of Swordsmanship

Trilogy of Swordsmanship

1972 · Producer

The Mighty One

The Mighty One

1972 · Producer

Five Fingers of Death

Five Fingers of Death

1972 · Producer

The Water Margin

The Water Margin

1972 · Producer

The Angry Guest

The Angry Guest

1972 · Producer

The Black Enforcer

The Black Enforcer

1972 · Producer

The Champion of Champions

The Champion of Champions

1972 · Producer

What Makes Shaw Run Run?

What Makes Shaw Run Run?

1972 · Self

The Deadly Duo

The Deadly Duo

1971 · Producer

The Oath of Death

The Oath of Death

1971 · Producer

Vengeance of a Snowgirl

Vengeance of a Snowgirl

1971 · Producer

Swordsman at Large

Swordsman at Large

1971 · Producer

The Shadow Whip

The Shadow Whip

1971 · Producer

The Anonymous Heroes

The Anonymous Heroes

1971 · Producer

Redbeard

Redbeard

1971 · Producer

The Man with Two Wives

The Man with Two Wives

1971 · Producer

The Jade Faced Assassin

The Jade Faced Assassin

1971 · Producer

Six Assassins

Six Assassins

1971 · Producer

The Venus Tear Diamond

The Venus Tear Diamond

1971 · Producer

King Eagle

King Eagle

1971 · Producer

The Singing Killer

The Singing Killer

1970 · Producer

Apartment for Ladies

Apartment for Ladies

1970 · Producer

The Iron Buddha

The Iron Buddha

1970 · Producer

The Orchid

The Orchid

1970 · Producer

A Taste of Cold Steel

A Taste of Cold Steel

1970 · Producer

The Heroic Ones

The Heroic Ones

1970 · Producer

The Twelve Gold Medallions

The Twelve Gold Medallions

1970 · Producer

Valley of the Fangs

Valley of the Fangs

1970 · Producer

Young Lovers

Young Lovers

1970 · Producer

The Younger Generation

The Younger Generation

1970 · Producer

The Winged Tiger

The Winged Tiger

1970 · Producer

The Wandering Swordsman

The Wandering Swordsman

1970 · Producer

River of Tears

River of Tears

1969 · Producer

The Golden Sword

The Golden Sword

1969 · Producer

Raw Courage

Raw Courage

1969 · Producer

Vengeance Is a Golden Blade

Vengeance Is a Golden Blade

1969 · Producer

The Invincible Fist

The Invincible Fist

1969 · Producer

The Flying Dagger

The Flying Dagger

1969 · Producer

Dark Semester

Dark Semester

1969 · Producer

Raw Passions

Raw Passions

1969 · Producer

The Singing Thief

The Singing Thief

1969 · Producer

The Brain-Stealers

The Brain-Stealers

1968 · Producer

The Fastest Sword

The Fastest Sword

1968 · Producer

Death Valley

Death Valley

1968 · Producer

Double Trouble

Double Trouble

1968 · Producer

Three Swinging Girls

Three Swinging Girls

1968 · Producer

Summer Heat

Summer Heat

1968 · Producer

Forever Diamonds

Forever Diamonds

1968 · Producer

The Bells of Death

The Bells of Death

1968 · Producer

The Angel Strikes Again

The Angel Strikes Again

1968 · Producer

Killer Darts

Killer Darts

1968 · Producer

The Magnificent Swordsman

The Magnificent Swordsman

1968 · Producer

Spring Blossoms

Spring Blossoms

1968 · Producer

Hong Kong Rhapsody

Hong Kong Rhapsody

1968 · Producer

Forever and Ever

Forever and Ever

1968 · Producer

The Assassin

The Assassin

1967 · Producer

Lady Jade Locket

Lady Jade Locket

1967 · Producer

King Cat

King Cat

1967 · Producer

The Mirror and the Lichee

The Mirror and the Lichee

1967 · Producer

Swan Song

Swan Song

1967 · Producer

The Silent Swordsman

The Silent Swordsman

1967 · Producer

Blue Skies

Blue Skies

1967 · Producer

The Purple Shell

The Purple Shell

1967 · Producer

The Cave of the Silken Web

The Cave of the Silken Web

1967 · Producer

That Tender Age

That Tender Age

1967 · Producer

The Dragon Creek

The Dragon Creek

1967 · Producer

Sweet Is Revenge

Sweet Is Revenge

1967 · Producer

The Sword and the Lute

The Sword and the Lute

1967 · Producer

Black Falcon

Black Falcon

1967 · Producer

Too Late for Love

Too Late for Love

1967 · Producer

The Trail of the Broken Blade

The Trail of the Broken Blade

1967 · Producer

That Man in Chang-An

That Man in Chang-An

1967 · Producer

Hong Kong Nocturne

Hong Kong Nocturne

1967 · Producer

The Joy of Spring

The Joy of Spring

1966 · Producer

The Perfumed Arrow

The Perfumed Arrow

1966 · Producer

Rose, Be My Love

Rose, Be My Love

1966 · Producer

Sweet and Wild

Sweet and Wild

1966 · Producer

The Blue and the Black 2

The Blue and the Black 2

1966 · Producer

The Blue and the Black

The Blue and the Black

1966 · Producer

The Knight of Knights

The Knight of Knights

1966 · Producer

The Golden Buddha

The Golden Buddha

1966 · Producer

Come Drink with Me

Come Drink with Me

1966 · Producer

Dawn Will Come

Dawn Will Come

1966 · Producer

Tiger Boy

Tiger Boy

1966 · Producer

Downhill They Ride

Downhill They Ride

1966 · Producer

The Monkey Goes West

The Monkey Goes West

1966 · Producer

Move Over, Darling

Move Over, Darling

1965 · Producer

Inside the Forbidden City

Inside the Forbidden City

1965 · Producer

Temple of the Red Lotus

Temple of the Red Lotus

1965 · Producer

The Lark

The Lark

1965 · Producer

The Lotus Lamp

The Lotus Lamp

1965 · Producer

Pink Tears

Pink Tears

1965 · Producer

The Grand Substitution

The Grand Substitution

1965 · Producer

Sons of the Good Earth

Sons of the Good Earth

1965 · Producer

The Butterfly Chalice

The Butterfly Chalice

1965 · Producer

The Female Prince

The Female Prince

1964 · Producer

Beyond the Great Wall

Beyond the Great Wall

1964 · Producer

Lover's Rock

Lover's Rock

1964 · Producer

The Story of Sue San

The Story of Sue San

1964 · Producer

The Black Forest

The Black Forest

1964 · Producer

The Last Woman of Shang

The Last Woman of Shang

1964 · Producer

Lady General Hua Mulan

Lady General Hua Mulan

1964 · Producer

Comedy of Mismatches

Comedy of Mismatches

1964 · Producer

The Amorous Lotus Pan

The Amorous Lotus Pan

1964 · Producer

The Dancing Millionairess

The Dancing Millionairess

1964 · Producer

Between Tears and Smiles

Between Tears and Smiles

1964 · Producer

A Maid from Heaven

A Maid from Heaven

1963 · Producer

Bitter Sweet

Bitter Sweet

1963 · Producer

My Lucky Star

My Lucky Star

1963 · Producer

Her Sister's Keeper

Her Sister's Keeper

1963 · Producer

The Love Eterne

The Love Eterne

1963 · Producer

Revenge of a Swordswoman

Revenge of a Swordswoman

1963 · Producer

The Second Spring

The Second Spring

1963 · Producer

Love Parade

Love Parade

1963 · Producer

To Catch a Murderer

To Catch a Murderer

1963 · Producer

The Mid-Nightmare

The Mid-Nightmare

1962 · Producer

The Black Fox

The Black Fox

1962 · Producer

Madam White Snake

Madam White Snake

1962 · Producer

Marry in Haste

Marry in Haste

1962 · Producer

The Pistol

The Pistol

1961 · Producer

Love Without End

Love Without End

1961 · Producer

Bride For Rent

Bride For Rent

1961 · Producer

The Fair Sex

The Fair Sex

1961 · Producer

Seniman Bujang Lapok

Seniman Bujang Lapok

1961 · Producer

Oh Boys! Oh Girls!

Oh Boys! Oh Girls!

1961 · Producer

The Peach Blossom Fan

The Peach Blossom Fan

1961 · Producer

The Swallow

The Swallow

1961 · Producer

All the Best

All the Best

1961 · Producer

Kiss Me Again

Kiss Me Again

1960 · Producer

The Enchanting Shadow

The Enchanting Shadow

1960 · Executive Producer

How to Marry a Millionaire

How to Marry a Millionaire

1960 · Producer

Street Boys

Street Boys

1960 · Producer

Back Door

Back Door

1960 · Producer

A Shot in the Dark

A Shot in the Dark

1960 · Producer

Orphan in Distress

Orphan in Distress

1960 · Producer

Twilight Hours

Twilight Hours

1960 · Producer

Rendezvous in the South Sea

Rendezvous in the South Sea

1960 · Producer

The Deformed

The Deformed

1960 · Producer

Flames of Passion

Flames of Passion

1960 · Producer

The Adventure of the 13th Sister

The Adventure of the 13th Sister

1959 · Producer

Desire

Desire

1959 · Producer

Appointment with Death

Appointment with Death

1959 · Producer

The Pink Murder

The Pink Murder

1959 · Producer

Glass Slippers

Glass Slippers

1959 · Producer

The Devouring Rock

The Devouring Rock

1959 · Producer

Mata Hari

Mata Hari

1959 · Producer

Husband's Lover

Husband's Lover

1959 · Producer

The Kingdom and the Beauty

The Kingdom and the Beauty

1959 · Producer

The Vengeance of the Vampire

The Vengeance of the Vampire

1959 · Producer

Enchanted Melody

Enchanted Melody

1959 · Producer

Pendekar Bujang Lapok

Pendekar Bujang Lapok

1959 · Producer

The Stolen Love

The Stolen Love

1959 · Executive Producer

Love Letter Murder

Love Letter Murder

1959 · Producer

Sweet Girl in Terror

Sweet Girl in Terror

1958 · Producer

Sergeant Hassan

Sergeant Hassan

1958 · Producer

The Long Nose

The Long Nose

1958 · Producer

India

India

1958 · Producer

Curse of the Oily Man

Curse of the Oily Man

1958 · Producer

Gergasi

Gergasi

1958 · Producer

Bujang Lapok

Bujang Lapok

1957 · Producer

The Legend of the White Serpent

The Legend of the White Serpent

1956 · Executive Producer

Princess Yang Kwei-fei

Princess Yang Kwei-fei

1955 · Producer

Faithfulness

Faithfulness

1950 · Producer

Fate

Fate

1949 · Producer

Country Bumpkin Visits His In-Laws

Country Bumpkin Visits His In-Laws

1937 · Director, Writer

The Pearl Pagoda

The Pearl Pagoda

1926 · Cinematography

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