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Hwang Jang-Lee
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Hwang Jang-Lee

Born 1944 · Osaka, Japan · Active 1974–1996

Hwang Jang-Lee, born in 1944 in Korea, is a martial artist and actor known for his dynamic roles in action cinema. He gained notoriety for his impressive martial arts skills, particularly in films like Ninja Terminator (1985), where he embodies the fierce spirit of the genre. Having moved to Osaka at a young age, Hwang's unique blend of Korean and Japanese influences helped shape his on-screen persona. His legacy in cult cinema is marked by his ability to captivate audiences with high-energy performances and memorable fight sequences.

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Ninja Terminator

Ninja Terminator

1985 ★ 6.3
as Tiger Chen

A villainous Ninja Empire is celebrating its twentieth anniversary of rulership. The leader, Supreme Ninja, celebrates by having his three greatest warriors - Ninja Masters Tamashi, Baron, and Harry MacQueen - bring him the three pieces of a gold bust known as the Golden Ninja Warrior. When the three pieces - two separated arms, each holding a small sword, and a head/torso - are united, it makes the owner impervious to harm from blades. Believing the Empire is in need of reform and that the Supreme Ninja is too dangerous to possess such power, the three Ninja Masters steal and separate the pieces of the Golden Ninja Warrior. The Ninja Empire seeks out these rogue ninjas in order to retrieve the missing pieces of the shrine. Two years after the theft of the statue, the warrior Karada kills the rogue ninja Tamashi, retrieving the body of the Golden Ninja Warrior for the Empire and bringing it to his trusted warrior Yamato. Ninja Master Baron, now a crime lord, tells his lieutenant Tiger Chann to see if Tamashi entrusted the statue's body to his brother Ikaza or his sister Michiko. Unable to find it, Tiger's agents kill Ikaza. The glib warrior Jaguar Wong learns of this and informs his employer, Ninja Master Harry. On Harry's advice, Jaguar leaves to protect Michiko from Tiger Chan, defeating several agents. When he attempts to warn her about the danger of the Golden Ninja Warrior, she doesn't know what she's talking about and mistakes his questions for threats. The Supreme Ninja's warrior Yamato dons a red ninja uniform and attacks Harry with one of Baron's throwing stars, then attacks Baron with one of Harry's throwing stars. Harry and Baron suspect that each other has decided to unite the Golden Ninja Warrior and attain its power. Jaguar Wong reunites with his former lover Lily. After spending the night together, Lilly explains that they cannot see each other again because she is now romantically involved with Tiger's right hand man Victor Lee. Meanwhile, Ninja Master Harry and Ninja Master Baron, each the other has already tried to assassinate them. After each shows the throwing star used against them, Harry concludes that Yamato is the true culprit, as he had access to throwing stars they used when they all still worked for the Ninja Empire. Harry suggests that the Supreme Ninja's warrior Yamato killed Tamashi and then tried to trick him and Baron into killing each other by planting the stars. He suggests he and Baron work together rather than against each other. Yamato sends a tiny robot to deliver a threat to Harry, then calls him on the phone to make sure he got it, telling him he has three days to return his piece of the Golden Ninja Warrior. Baron is also threatened by a toy robot from the Empire. Despite Baron and Harry now having an uneasy alliance, Tiger Chan has his righthand man Victor Lee kidnap Michiko in hopes she will lead them to the Golden Dragon Warrior's body. In retaliation, Jaguar kidnaps Lily and offers to make a hostage trade with Victor. During the trade, he realizes the "Michiko" present is an impostor and is told the real woman is tied up to a remote control time bomb. Jaguar is barely able to find and save Michiko in time. Meanwhile, Baron is sent a video tape from Yamato, who again demands the return of all pieces of the Golden Ninja Warrior and that Baron commit suicide to restore his honor. Otherwise, Yamato threatens to kill Ninja Master Baron, saying, "And I am a Ninja Terminator." Once Michiko is safe, Jaguar Wong fights Tiger Chan and finally defeats him. Baron and Harry bring their pieces of the statue to a meeting place where Yamato arrives with the statue's body. Harry and Baron then take turns attacking Yamato. Baron is killed but Harry then has Yamato at his mercy. Despite Yamato's pleas that this defeat means he cannot return to the Empire and he would rather die an honorable death, Harry ignores him and unites the pieces of the statue. As Harry achieves its power, Yamato seems to blow himself up through force of will. 

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Filmography

81 credits
1990s 5 credits
1996
Boss as Seong-cheon
Movie ★ 10.0
1994
Movie ★ 6.5
1991
Street Soldiers as Tok (as Jason Hwang)
Movie ★ 5.4
1980s 42 credits
1989
Live Hard as Chief Inspector Terry Chiu
Movie ★ 7.0
1989
Movie ★ 7.0
1988
Bed Companions as Lee Chiu Sin
Movie ★ 6.0
1987
Magnificent Warriors as General Toga's Henchman
Movie ★ 6.6
1987
Iron Angels as Boss Chang Lung
Movie ★ 6.8
1986
Where's Officer Tuba? as Extortion Gang Member
Movie ★ 6.1
1986
Millionaires' Express as Yukio Fushiki
Movie ★ 6.7
1986
Ninja Terminator as Tiger Chen
Movie ★ 6.0
1986
The First Vampire in China as The Ghost of March
Movie ★ 7.0
1986
Future Hunters as Silverfox
Movie ★ 4.6
1986
Movie ★ 7.0
1984
Sadae Shaolin Temple as General Yuen Tan-Pang (Yuen Fong)
Movie ★ 5.7
1984
Movie ★ 9.0
1983
Kwangdong Viper as Kal Ma-ryong
Movie ★ 6.3
1983
Master Of Guangdong Hall as Dong Wan (Ki-Ryong)
Movie ★ 5.8
1983
Ghosts Galore as Japanese Magican
Movie ★ 7.3
1983
Movie ★ 6.3
1982
Movie ★ 7.7
1982
Movie ★ 5.2
1982
Movie ★ 5.2
1982
Movie ★ 4.0
1982
Blood Child as Wong Lung (as Huang Jang Lee)
Movie ★ 6.0
1982
Movie ★ 7.3
1981
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha as Wong Chin (Wang Cheng)
Movie ★ 5.6
1981
The Eagle's Killer as Ghost Hand Lo Hsin
Movie ★ 6.7
1981
Movie ★ 5.8
1981
Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja as Kam - Invincible Golden Rings
Movie ★ 6.2
1981
Movie ★ 6.0
1980
Movie ★ 6.2
1980
Movie ★ 5.7
1980
Movie ★ 5.1
1980
The Ring of Death as Russian Fighter
Movie ★ 8.0
1980
Challenge of the Tiger as Comrade Yang
Movie ★ 5.6
1980
Movie ★ 5.0
1980
Movie ★ 4.0
1980
Young Hero as Leader of Japanese invaders
Movie ★ 6.5
1970s 22 credits
1979
The 36 Deadly Styles as 1st Brother
Movie ★ 5.2
1979
Movie ★ 6.1
1979
Movie ★ 7.3
1979
Demon Strike as Chai Chau Tien
Movie ★ 6.5
1979
Dragon's Claws as Ling Ko Fung
Movie ★ 6.6
1979
The Fearless Duo as Ghost Leg Killer
Movie ★ 7.0
1978
Drunken Master as Thunderleg Yen Tieh-hsin
Movie ★ 7.4
1978
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow as Master Shang Kuan Yin
Movie ★ 7.3
1977
The Invincible Armour as Minister Cheng
Movie ★ 6.8
1977
Snuff Bottle Connection as General Shantung
Movie ★ 5.8
1977
The Secret Rivals 2 as Chin Hu / Gold Fox
Movie ★ 6.3
1977
Hero of the Wild as Tien Lung Chong (as Wong Zheng Lieh)
Movie ★ 5.0
1977
Movie ★ 6.3
1976
The Secret Rivals as Silver Fox
Movie ★ 5.4
1976
Movie
1976
Movie ★ 6.6
1976
Movie ★ 4.0
1975
Kill the Shogun as Hero's father/Final challenge fighter
Movie ★ 4.3
1975
Mortal Battle as Pong Mar Kow
Movie ★ 6.0
Crew Credits
1990s 1 credit
1994
Movie ★ 6.5
1980s 11 credits
1983
Kwangdong Viper Action Director
Movie ★ 6.3
1983
Kwangdong Viper Martial Arts Choreographer
Movie ★ 6.3
1983
Kwangdong Viper Stunt Coordinator
Movie ★ 6.3
1983
Movie ★ 6.3
1981
Movie ★ 5.6
1981
Movie ★ 5.6
1981
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha Martial Arts Choreographer
Movie ★ 5.6
1981
Movie ★ 5.6
1981
Movie ★ 5.6
1981
Movie ★ 5.7