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In the 1970s and 1980s, many film prodigies emerged in hong Kong, a treasure land. It is precisely because of their hard work that the glory of "Oriental Hollywood" has been created.
Regarding the history of the development of the Hong Kong film industry, some netizens once commented: the 60s were Shaw's world, the 70s were the dynasty of Jiahe, and in the 80s, the new art city was the most dazzling.
Today, let's talk about the story of Shi Tian, one of the "Seven Monsters of new art city", who was once known as "a generation of laughing craftsmen" and "Oriental Chaplin", which shows its great influence in the film industry.
<h1>01 Grew up with a "movie dream"</h1>
On October 1, 1949, Chairman Mao announced the official founding of New China at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, and the whole country celebrated.
On October 17, a little boy was born in a family surnamed Shi in Tianjin, and the child was born in the same year as new China, and for this family, it is too happy to be described in words.
This little boy is Shi Tian, when he was three years old, because his parents wanted to seek better development, the family moved to Hong Kong, known as the "Pearl of the Orient".
When he was a child, Shi Tian, unlike most confused children, was very obsessed with TV series and novels, and dreamed of becoming a successful filmmaker one day. During the enrollment period, Shi Tian studied in the Youth Drama Troupe with the support of his parents, laying a solid foundation for the future of film.
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When Shi Tian was seventeen or eighteen years old, it coincided with the golden age of Shaw films. Because the supply of films exceeded demand, Shaw began to open artist training classes. Under this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he coincidentally became a member of Shaw's Southern Experimental Theater Troupe, mainly practicing film technology and acting skills.
At the end of the three-year practice period, Shi Tian learned a lot of things in the Southern Experimental Theater Troupe through unremitting efforts, dabbled in various related work behind the scenes, and even learned martial arts, and his acting skills have also been improved to a certain extent.
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In 1968, Shi Tian officially became a shaw contract actor, but as a newcomer, he could only play some supporting roles or even dragon suit roles at first.
In the 1960s, Shaw's performances were basically all kung fu films. In this regard, he participated in action movies such as "Yin Yang Knife" and "Soul Hunting Dart". At Shaw Pictures, which focuses on kung fu films, he never imagined that he would one day become a true comedian.
Poster of "Yin Yang Knife"
Just as the so-called "plum blossom fragrance comes from the bitter cold", Shi Tian knows very well that no one can succeed casually, and it is necessary to pay enough efforts, and it is even more important to have a normal heart.
During the dragon set, due to his down-to-earth efforts and outstanding performance, Shi Tian was valued by the company's leadership.
In the literary comedy "Youth Love" released in 1970, Shi Tian finally ushered in the first spring of his acting career. In the film, he plays the second male "Lin Zhongpeng", an employee of a company who wants to seek the position of general manager. At this time, he still looks a little young in acting, but for a newcomer, he has already obtained a very good opportunity.
Poster of "Youth Love"
<h1>02 For dreams never say tired</h1>
The Emperor's heart pays off! In Shao's, although Shi Tian's step-by-step journey was very arduous, he was also tempered because of this, and Shao also used him very much. In 1972 alone, he starred in a total of 8 movies such as "Fairy Under the Mortal", "Ghost Meteor", and "Falling Leaf Flying Knife". During this time, he not only worked hard to improve his acting skills, but also never gave up on behind-the-scenes work.
Poster of "Falling Leaf Flying Knife"
It's gold that always shines! Everything Shi Tian did was looked at by Liu Jialiang, the head of the Shao clan, and for this young man, he was fond of it. After continuous observation, he was invited to serve as the director and screenwriter of some action films, and Shi Tian also lived up to expectations, doing everything conscientiously, and began to learn to write scripts here, laying the foundation for making his own films in the future.
Since joining Shaw, Shi Tian has achieved both front and back of the stage.
Acting and excellent directing! In 1973, after years of tempering, Shi Tian dedicated his first self-written and directed film" "The Monk", this year, at the age of 23, he became the youngest director in the Hong Kong film industry.
From 1973 to 1977, in the five years before and after, Shi Tian participated in as many as 52 films, became an "independent actor" after coming out of Shaw's family, because of his outstanding ability, he was warmly invited by Film Companies such as Jiahe, Xu Brothers, and Taiwan Longbow, and participated in many classic films.
Poster of "The Monk of The Three Virtues and the Six Of The Rice"
Behind the scenes, Shi Tian became a household film and television star; behind the scenes, he was given many opportunities to develop his potential, such as in films such as "Unexpected", "Sande Monk and Rice Six", "Crocodile Pond Heroes", etc., he has served as a screenwriter and producer; in addition, he has also served as an assistant director for many films.
In the mid-to-late 1970s, Jackie Chan's comedy kung fu films were very popular. The partnership between Shi Tian and Jackie Chan has become a highlight in the film. In the 1978 action film "Snake-like Executioner", Shi Tian played the role of "Master Li", and his funny ability was not inferior to that of the clever jackie Chan.
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In the same year,"Tiger Field Chicken" was released, in which Shi Tian, although he was only a supporting role, he met a very important friend in his film career - Mai Jia. The two future comedy masters "got together because of the drama", felt sorry for each other, and privately began to brew future cooperation.
Speaking of Mai Jia, the most impressive thing for fans and friends is the role of the "skinhead" in "Best Partner", whose comedic talent naturally does not need to be repeated by the younger brother.
Photo of "Tiger Field Chicken"
In the following year's action comedy "No Tricks to Win and No Tricks", Shi Tian once again served as the male number two, and the film also achieved good box office results.
Poster of "No Trick To Win"
In 1980, Shi Tian, Mai Jia and Huang Baiming, three young people fighting for the dream of film, came together and formed the "Struggle Film Company".
During this time, because the three brothers did not have much starting capital, they invested in some low-cost movies. Rao is so, such as "Crazy Old Man" written by Huang Baiming, directed by Mai Jia, and starring Shi Tian, as well as "Salted Fish Turned" after the gradual release, have achieved very good box office and word of mouth.
"Crazy Old Man" poster
<h1>03 "A generation of laughter" cultivation record</h1>
At that time, although the achievements of the "Struggle Trio" were not very large, their super creative ability was gradually concerned by the distributor "Golden Princess Cinema Line", so they were invited to form an independent production company, "New Art City Pictures Co., Ltd." was established, and the three of them began their own comedy era. Immediately after Xu Ke, Shi Nansheng, Teddy Robin and so on joined, the new art city is even more powerful, forming the "seven monsters of the new art city".
Funny Times poster
After the establishment of the new art city, the three of them jointly presented the burlesque drama "Funny Times". In the film, Shi Tian played the imitation of Charlie Chaplin, especially after sticking the beard, and then with superb acting skills, the "Chaplin" was played as a beautiful and wonderful, which caused laughter. With this film, New Art City's influence has increased dramatically since then, becoming one of the most creative film and television companies in the Hong Kong film industry at that time.
Photo of "Funny Times"
Talking about Shi Tian's contribution to the film industry, I have to mention one thing, that is, during that time, he began to copy Chinese dubbing, which is also one of the important reasons why New Art City can successfully enter the Taiwan market in the future.
From left, Huang Baiming, Mai Jia, Shi Tian
Those who have seen Shi Tian's early works know that most of his appearance is ragged, pitiful, and even looks a bit markety. But in the happy family drama "Chasing Girls" released in 1981, he played the playboy "Luo Baidu" in a suit and leather shoes, coupled with the iconic explosive head, a funny and funny interpretation, from beginning to end. After the film was released, it won the second place in the box office that year, and it also caused quite a stir in Taiwan.
Poster of "Chasing Girls"
In the comedy "Happy Fairy's Nest", he played the role of a thief and achieved good results.
When it comes to professionalism, the 1982 action comedy "Best Partner" is all that can be said for itself.
In the film, Shi Tian plays the role of "Saliva Spring", and when he is suspended in mid-air by the "madman" Chen Xing with a crane, he looks worried. The film has the superstar Xu Guanjie's joining, coupled with the "skinhead" Mai Jia's vigorous interpretation, wonderful and extraordinary. But few people know that in the scene where Shi Tian is suspended in mid-air, he did not use a stand-in at all, and it was completely completely completed by himself. Such a desperate professionalism, and Jackie Chan really have a fight.
Photo of "Best Partner"
In "Difficult Brothers", he played the role of "Stone Dog Gong", which won the third place at the box office that year.
In 1983, "Specially Pried the Foot of the Wall", 1984's "Family Portrait", and since then, "Wishing you prosperity" and "Oolong Family" have achieved double success at the box office and word-of-mouth.
A most influential filmmaker, not only to direct well, but also to act well, executive producers, screenwriters and other aspects must also have a certain strength, at the same time, can complete the role "transformation" is the biggest test. In summary, Shi Tian met the requirements.
In the Taiwanese film "A Day on the Beach", Shi Tian served as the producer of a Taiwanese film for the first time; the comedy action film "Best Partner" supervised by him became the champion of the Lunar New Year period that year; in 1985, he played the serious but humorous and funny SWAT instructor Sir Li in "Flying Tigers", completing the change of the drama path.
Photo of "Heroes 2"
Following the fire of "The True Colors of Heroes", in the "True Colors of Heroes 2" released in 1987, Shi Tian played the role of "Dragon Four" who had retired from the jianghu for many years. In the film, he played the insane former jianghu gangster "Dragon Four" to life, which made people feel the sinister of the jianghu and the decline of life.
<h1>04 The legend of the film industry is still here</h1>
In the late 1980s, as Hong Kong's film production became saturated and affected by the economic crisis, New Arts City began to reduce production. Until 1991, due to the influence of various objective factors and the increasingly rampant piracy of DVDs in the market, New Art City Company had no choice but to stop producing movies.
In such a downturn in Hong Kong films, Shi Tian had to try other ways of survival, and after participating in the anti-Japanese action film "Uncle Cai's Sweeping Thousand Troops", he began to turn to the development of real estate, during which time he also did finance, stocks, gold and luxury real estate transactions.
Poster of "Uncle Cai's Sweep of a Thousand Armies"
At that time, due to the downturn in the real estate industry caused by the outbreak of immigration, Shi Tian sold a large number of houses in his hands, and then began to pay attention to Hong Kong real estate, with the keen market sense cultivated in the film industry, people abandoned me, inhaled a lot of mansions, and used some of them for the development of the cause of nursing homes.
In the early 1990s, after the suspension of production and closure of New Art City, Shi Tian became more committed to the development of luxury real estate in Hong Kong, and has since become a big man in the sea of commerce.
In 2016, after more than 20 years of absence from the screen, he made a cameo appearance in the movie "My Secret Agent Grandpa" starring Hong Jinbao, and was the general consultant of the main creative team of the 60-episode large-scale production documentary "Wedding China" in China. At the scene of a certain program, although the face of Shi Tian's elderly predecessors has more or less left some marks, he still looks radiant and beautiful with gray hair, and his style is not reduced.
epilogue:
Looking back at most of the life of Shi Tian's predecessors, when he was a child, he liked to watch movies and read novels and aspired to be a cast in the world, and since then he has persevered for his dreams and achieved great success. Over the decades, he has produced many classic films, not only contributing to the film and television industry, but also making audiences around the world look at Hong Kong-made films differently.
In terms of cultivating film and television talents, the New Art City Film Company founded by Shi Tian and other film pioneers has continuously innovated and cultivated many outstanding directors, such as Xu Ke, Wu Yusen, Lin Lingdong, Ye Weixin, etc., and has also successfully won the film industry superstars such as Lin Qingxia, Zhou Runfa, Zhang Guorong, Li Lizhen, etc., which can be described as indispensable.
Today, Shi Tian is old, but the laughter he has left for his fans and friends is still there, and he is worthy of the reputation of "a generation of laughter makers" and "Oriental Chaplin".
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