The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977-1997 is a non-fiction book by John Charles. Published by McFarland & Company in November 2000, it catalogues the cast, crew, characters and reviews over 1,100 Hong Kong
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The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977-1997
…China. For each film listed, information is provided on production and cast, character names, credits, plot synopses, and film availability on VHS, laser disc or DVD. In the guide, Charles assigns films a rating from 1 to 10, with Charles suggesting any film rated 6/10 is "probably worth viewing." The book…
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