Hong Kong films began to be popular in the 70s of last century, whether in Hong Kong, the mainland, or Europe and the United States, and even in the world is more concerned, especially in the 90s, Hong Kong has the name of "Oriental Hollywood", but also belongs to the "golden age" of Hong Kong films, produced many film superstars, male stars: Tony Leung, Hui Guanjie, Stephen Chow, Chow Yun-fat, Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Jet Li, Leslie Cheung, Ekin Cheng, Wu Mengda, etc.; Actresses: Zhang Min, Maggie Cheung, Anita Mui, Zhong Chuhong, Kwan Zhilin, Zheng Yuling, Mao Shunjun, Lin Qingxia, Carina Lau, Wu Qianlian, Zhong Liti and so on.
Although the box office of the films released at that time was not as many as the mainland films now, it was often tens of millions, but in terms of classics, Hong Kong films at that time were incomparable with current movies.
The following is the top 6-10 box office of Hong Kong movies in the 90s (Hong Kong, Mainland, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, Europe and the United States).
TOP10. "Double Dragon Society" comprehensive box office: $31 million
"Double Dragon Society" is an action comedy co-directed by Tsui Hark and Lin Lingdong, starring Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Li Zhi and so on. The film was released in Hong Kong on January 25, 1992.
The film tells the story of the long-lost twin brother who played his life and Ma You met unexpectedly by chance, and exchanged roles in the yin and yang, each entering the other's life.
TOP9. "Farewell My Concubine" comprehensive box office: $33 million
"Farewell My Concubine" is a literary film produced by Tomson Film Co., Ltd., which is adapted from Li Bihua's novel of the same name, directed by Chen Kaige and written by Li Bihua and Reed; Starring Leslie Cheung, Gong Li and Zhang Fengyi. The film was released in Hong Kong on January 1, 1993.
The film revolves around the joys and sorrows of two Peking Opera performers for half a century, showing the thinking and understanding of traditional culture, people's living conditions and human nature.
TOP8. "Thunderfire" consolidated box office: $36 million
"Thunderfire" is an action movie directed by Chen Jiashang and starring Jackie Chan and Yuen Yongyi. The film was released in Hong Kong on August 5, 1995.
The film tells the story of Ah Huo participating in the Sendai International Racing Competition in Japan, fiercely competing with rival Cook, and finally winning the championship.
TOP7. "Who Am I" comprehensive box office: $37 million
"Who Am I" is a Hong Kong action movie directed by Chen Musheng and Jackie Chan, starring Jackie Chan, Faramiho, Mirai Yamamoto and so on. The film was released in Hong Kong, China on January 17, 1998.
The film tells the story of the CIA in order to take possession of the "magic stone" alone, sending special commando Jack and 11 teammates to South Africa, but an air crash caused Jack to lose his memory and get into trouble.
TOP6. "Flying Eagle Project" comprehensive box office: $40 million
"Flying Eagle Project" is an action movie directed by Jackie Chan, self-acted, and co-written, starring Jackie Chan and Zheng Yuling. The film was released in Hong Kong, China on February 7, 1991.
The story of the film describes Jackie the Eagle helping the Spanish Count go to the Sahara Desert in Africa to find a secret base established by the Nazi German army during World War II, and unearthed a batch of gold inside.