The golden duo of Stephen Chow and Wu Mengda created many classic roles on the big screen of Hong Kong films in the 90s.
In 2001's "Shaolin Football", Zhou Xingchi and Wu Mengda cooperated with each other for the last time, and then they went their separate ways.
For years, fans have been hoping that the golden duo will work together again. However, with the death of Wu Mengda, the last cooperation between the golden partners also remained in "Shaolin Football" forever.
In the impression of most viewers, the cooperation between Zhou Xingchi and Wu Mengda seems to have never jumped out of the category of "comedy films".
The Third Uncle and Zuo Songxing in "Gamble Saint", Zhou Xingxing and Cao Dahua in "Truant Weilong", Che Qi and Gu Jing in "The Expert of Deception", and Hai Dafu and Wei Xiaobao in "Deer Ding", all of them are like this.
In fact, in addition to comedies, Zhou Xingchi and Wu Mengda have also collaborated on some serious works.
Released in 1990, "The Last Big Guy in the Jianghu" is one of the most representative film works.
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This "The Last Big Guy" also has a name, called "Sunset Samurai".
Hearing this name, I believe that many viewers will think of the scene at the end of "Journey to the West".
In "Journey to the West", the reason why Zhou Xingchi will design such a name for the character is believed to be related to his early experience of shooting this "The Last Big Guy in the Jianghu".
It is said that "acting and excellent directing", this "The Last Big Guy in the Jianghu" is a test of an actor's transformation into a director.
This actor is Shen Wei, who became popular because of the hit of "Provincial Hong Kong Flag Soldier".
Because of the brilliant performance in "Provincial Hong Kong Flag Soldier", Shen Wei defeated Chen You, Zhang Guozhu and others at the 4th Hong Kong Film Awards and won the "Best Supporting Actor" trophy in one fell swoop.
With the summit of the awards, Shen Wei's film road has also entered a peak. In 1990, Shen Wei tried to transform into a director and wrote and directed this "The Last Big Guy in the Jianghu".
In 1990, Zhou Xingchi and Wu Mengda swept the Hong Kong film market with a "Gambling Saint". In order to contribute market heat to this "The Last Big Guy in the Jianghu", Shen Wei also invited Zhou and Wu to star in this work.
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Probably under the influence of Ma Dangxiong, Shen Wei's self-written and self-directed "The Last Big Guy in the Jianghu", like "Provincial Hong Kong Flag Soldier", also took a realistic route.
At the beginning of the movie, the gangster "Uncle Fang" (played by Ke Junxiong), who has been imprisoned for many years, is released from prison. Uncle Fang's son "Ah Xing" (played by Zhou Xingchi) rushed to greet him.
Seeing his son come to pick him up, Uncle Fang's heart flooded with joy. However, only the son came alone, and the daughter did not accompany him, which also made Uncle Fang feel a little lost in his heart.
When he was young, Uncle Fang took a vote of brothers to "fight and fight" and "be happy to take revenge", but he brought a lot of burdens to the family. The daughter was very dissatisfied with this, and the relationship between father and daughter became rigid.
Ah Xing took Uncle Fang home, and Uncle Fang saw a girl cooking in the kitchen and thought it was his daughter. Just about to go to say hello, it turns out that it is my son's girlfriend "Ah Ling".
Uncle Fang asked Ah Xing, where has your sister "A Li" (played by Gong Jialing) gone?
Ah Xing's words flickered, indicating that his sister was in trouble and would come back later.
Ali is dating her boyfriend "Jason Wong" (played by Wu Shaoxiong) at a Japanese food store. Taking advantage of the gap between groceries, Ah Xing came to look for his sister and wanted her to go back and unite with her father.
Ah Li did not want to see her father, so she quarreled with Ah Xing. Huang Jason, who was on the side, felt that Ah Xing had ruined the atmosphere, so he let his men beat Ah Xing out.
Ah Xing, who was beaten, slipped home. Seeing that Ah Xing was beaten, Uncle Fang asked the reason, and Ah Xing also told the story.
Uncle Fang took Ah Xing to the Japanese food store to find Huang Jason's theory. Unfortunately, the other party has finished eating and left.
Although he did not find Huang Jason, Uncle Fang met his old buddy "Ada" (played by Wu Mengda) here.
Ada used to be Uncle Fang's subordinate, and after Uncle Fang was arrested, all the brothers also turned to the right way. Ada also found a job as a cleaner at the Japanese food store.
Ada asked Uncle Fang how he got out of prison early. Uncle Fang said that he was not in good health, because he performed well in it, so he received a commutation of sentence.
Ada showed that he wanted to find the previous brothers and give Uncle Fang the wind and dust. After agreeing on a date, Ada also called the former good brothers Big Fool (played by Cheng Kui'an), Lao Ma (played by Noon Ma), and Ah Wei (played by Shen Wei).
Time passes, things are not people. After not seeing each other for many years, these old friends of Uncle Fang have undergone no small changes.
The once hot-tempered fool is now the owner of a butcher shop. Once an old horse who played a few good games actually changed his career to become a "policeman". Ah Wei, a once resourceful "military master", also opened a snake soup shop.
Everyone left the rivers and lakes and lived a peaceful life.
During the cup change, Ah Wei asked Uncle Fang what his plans were. Uncle Fang said that he was old and had any plans, but he just spent the rest of his life with his children in peace.
Listening to Uncle Fang's words, the old horse also echoed with his voice. The big fool on the side said that Lao Ma, who became a grandfather, should know Uncle Fang's mood best.
Hearing that the old horse had become a grandfather, Uncle Fang also rushed to congratulate him.
Ah Wei asked Uncle Fang why he only brought Ah Xing over and did not bring Ah Li?
In the face of his old friend's questioning, Uncle Fang couldn't help but look embarrassed and talked about Ah Xing's beating.
Uncle Fang finished talking about what had happened, and Ada on the side took over the stubble. Ada said that the boyfriend that Ari knew was also on the road, and it seemed that the power was not small.
Often mixed in the Tao, the family is generally difficult to complete, Uncle Fang himself is a living example. For the happiness of his daughter, Uncle Fang hopes that Ali can break up with this Huang Jason.
For Uncle Fang's idea, several old brothers are more supportive. After some deliberation, everyone decided to help Uncle Fang town the field and find someone surnamed Huang to come out to negotiate.
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Ah Xing believes that the times have changed, and this set of jianghu means may not be able to help her sister solve her emotional problems.
However, Uncle Fang warned Ah Xing that since Huang Jason was a Jianghu person, then this matter was a jianghu matter, and the Jianghu matter should be solved by jianghu means.
After making an appointment for the time and place, Lao Ma, Ada, Ah Wei, Da Silly and others found a group of old brothers to support Uncle Fang.
However, this Huang Jason himself did not come, only sent three younger brothers to negotiate with Uncle Fang.
Huang Jason's arrogance made Uncle Fang very unhappy, and the rudeness of these three little brothers directly angered the big fool.
The angry fool tried to teach the three boys a lesson, but the other party took out a gun and directly calmed everyone present.
In the face of this situation, Uncle Fang also couldn't help but sigh that the times had really changed, and when he was happy to take revenge, the guy in his hand was just an iron bar and a steel pipe.
Seeing that the two gangs were about to move, the owner of the tea house quickly called "Andy" who was collecting protection fees and watching the scene nearby.
This Andy also has some power, and after coming to the teahouse, he scolded the three younger brothers sent by Jason Wong.
When Andy first debuted, he also worked under Uncle Fang, and after Uncle Fang's accident, he changed the court. Seeing his former big brother, Andy's attitude also became much more respectful.
After hearing about Uncle Fang's daughter, Andy advised Uncle Fang: This Huang Jason is rich and powerful, and now the "ancient puzzle boys" are all recognizing money and not recognizing people, and the set of morality in the jianghu is no longer good. Since you can't afford it, it's better to turn a blind eye.
Although Andy's words were also well-intentioned, as a father, Uncle Fang felt that these words were extremely harsh.
Under Andy's mediation, the negotiations ended in failure.
In the evening, Ali returned home, and Uncle Fang wanted to have a good talk with his daughter. Unexpectedly, Ali is back to pack her things, and she is going to move out.
In order to let his daughter stay, Uncle Fang and Ari had a long conversation. Huang Jason, who was impatiently waiting outside the door, raised his hand to give Ari a slap and told her to move faster. Under The Reprimand of Jason Wong, Ali leaves with her luggage.
Seeing Jason Huang act like this, Uncle Fang was sure that Ali would not be happy with him. However, Ali was determined to go with Jason Huang.
Uncle Fang, who was displeased in his heart, chatted with Ada and talked about "the thing that Ali was beaten." Ada warned Uncle Fang that he must not let Ali and Huang Jason be together, otherwise there will be a hard life in the future.
In order to help Uncle Fang solve the "Problem of Huang Jason", Ada once again found big fools, old horses, Ah Wei and other people, hoping that everyone would think of a way together.
Lao Ma said that since Huang Jason is a person on the road, he should also have operated a lot of illegal activities behind his back, as long as he finds out these incriminating evidence, then reports him and sends him to prison. Ari's relationship with him should also be broken.
For the idea of the old horse, Ada, Da Silly, Ah Wei and others did not agree. These old cannons believe that jianghu people should use jianghu means to solve problems, and it is a big taboo to cooperate with the "police".
After some deliberation, everyone could not think of a good way. After all, Huang Jason is an arrogant and unreasonable person, and his soldiers are strong and strong, and everyone can't afford to provoke him.
Several good brothers are dragging the family with their mouths, in order not to let everyone be implicated, Uncle Fang decided to leave this matter at that.
Although Uncle Fang decided to forget it, as a good brother, Ada and the big fool decided to secretly help the big brother solve his problems.
After everyone dispersed, lao Ma came to the place where Ah Xing worked to find Ah Xing.
Lao Ma told Ah Xing that because of Ari's affair, Uncle Fang's mood was somewhat unstable, and the brothers of Big Fool and Ada also had the meaning of fighting with Huang Jason.
Lao Ma was worried about an accident, so he specially told Ah Xing to look after Uncle Fang. And Lao Ma himself also decided to keep an eye on the actions of the big fool and Ada, so as not to cause chaos.
For the sake of safety, Lao Ma also specially left a phone call for Ah Xing.
Although lao Ma had a premonition that something would happen, he did not expect that things would come so quickly.
After the break, the big fool and Ada followed Jason Huang all the way. In a remote underground parking lot, Ada and Big Fool beat Up Jason and warned him to leave Ari.
After being beaten, Jason Huang did not give up, he found his men, went to the butcher shop and attacked the big fool, and also broke the big fool's legs.
After the big fool was beaten, the contradiction between Huang Jason and Uncle Fang's gang completely intensified.
In order to avenge the fool, Uncle Fang decided to take revenge on Huang Jason. At this time, Lao Ma found out that Huang Jason had a batch of "drugs" in his hands and was planning to trade with people. He decided to take advantage of this opportunity to provide a tip to the "anti-drug team" and arrest Jason Wong.
However, Uncle Fang, Ah Wei, and Ada carried the old horse on their backs and decided to settle the problem with the means of the jianghu people.
According to the information provided by Lao Ma, the three found Huang Jason's "secret drug production base" and the transportation route of this batch of "drugs".
Ah Wei believes that there should be only two or three people in the vehicle transporting "drugs", and the larger number of people is easy to arouse the suspicion of the "police". Ah Wei decided to join forces with Uncle Fang and Ada to rob the goods, and then negotiate with Huang Jason.
Using this batch of goods as a chip, on the one hand, you can let Huang Jason leave Ari, on the other hand, you can also let Huang Jason provide a large amount of compensation to the big fool.
Everything was as Ah Wei guessed, and there were indeed only three people in the car transporting the "goods".
However, the three old cannons misestimated their combat effectiveness, and although the three eventually succeeded in snatching the goods, Ah Wei was shot and killed in the fight.
In order to retrieve his goods, Huang Jason captured Ah Xing's girlfriend Ah Ling as a blackmail. Ali tries to let Ah Ling go, but is caught by Jason Wong.
In order to rescue Ah Ling and Ah Li, Uncle Fang, Ada, and Ah Ling's brother "Xiao Zhang" (played by Zhou Billy), decided to negotiate with Huang Jason.
Worried that the negotiation would be an accident, Ah Xing secretly called and told Lao Ma about the situation.
Uncle Fang, Ada, and Xiao Zhang went to negotiate, and Ah Xing, who was worried about the accident, also followed all the way.
The negotiations did not go well, and the two gangs also got into a fight.
In the melee, Ada and Xiao Zhang were killed one after another, and Huang Jason was also shot and killed by Ali. At the end of the story, Lao Ma leads the "police" to the scene. In order to apologize for his daughter, Uncle Fang snatched the gun in Ali's hand.
With Uncle Fang being pressed into the "police car", the story of "The Last Big Guy in the Jianghu" also came to an end.
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After understanding the plot overview of this "The Last Big Guy in the Jianghu", I believe that many people will think of Feng Xiaogang's "Old Cannon" and Kitano Takeshi's "Dragon Three and His Seven-Man Party".
The contradictory relationship between expressing "jianghu righteousness" and "family feelings" has always been the core theme of such "old cannon" movies, and this "The Last Big Guy in jianghu" is naturally no exception.
Although "The Last Big Guy in the Jianghu" is Shen Wei's first time as a screenwriter and director, the film has done a very good job in the presentation of the plot and the shaping of the character.
However, films like this "strong sense of righteousness" have abounded on the big screen of Hong Kong films since 1986's "The True Colors of Heroes".
After experiencing the baptism of too many similar theme film works, the audience in the early 90s has lost interest in this "jianghu righteousness".
This "The Last Big Guy" ended dismally with a score of more than 5.4 million Hong Kong dollars, and was eventually buried in the torrent of the box office market.
After filming "The Last Big Guy in the Jianghu", Zhou Xingchi was dug up by the Xiang brothers to "Yongsheng Film".
With the birth of works such as "Gambler", "Trickster Expert", "Gambler 2: Gambling saint on the beach", "Truant Weilong", "Wu Zhuangyuan Su Qi'er" and other works, wu Mengda and Zhou Xingchi, the golden pair, have gone farther and farther on the road of comedy.
This "The Last Big Guy in the Jianghu" has also become the most serious film work on the film road of Zhou Xingchi and Wu Mengda. (End)