Li, Jet 1963-Overview
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英雄 Hero
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18 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,296 libraries worldwide With supernatural skill and no fear a nameless soldier embarks on a mission of revenge against the fearsome army that massacred his people. Now, to achieve the justice he seeks, he must take on the empire's most ruthless assassins and reach the enemy he has sworn to defeat.
The mummy. Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
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10 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,273 libraries worldwide Alex O'Connell sets out to find the tomb of the evil Emperor Han. When he finds it Alex is tricked into awakening the ruler from eternal slumber, and the reckless young archaeologist must seek the help of the only people who know more than he does about taking down the undead: his parents. This time, the O'Connells must stop a mummy that has awoken from a 2,000-year-old curse who threatens to plunge the world into his merciless, unending service. As the monarch roars back to life, the O'Connell's find his quest for world domination has only intensified over the millennia.
The forbidden kingdom
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21 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,257 libraries worldwide Jason is an American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics. He makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, Jason unexpectedly finds himself traveling back to ancient China. He meets the drunken kungfu master, Lu Yan; an enigmatic and skillful Silent Monk; and the vengeance-bent Golden Sparrow. Jason is lead on a quest to return the staff to its rightful owner, the Monkey King, who has been imprisoned in stone by the evil Jade Warlord for five hundred years. Along the way, while attempting to outmaneuver scores of killers, Jason learns about honor, loyalty and friendship and the true meaning of kungfu.
The expendables
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6 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and Chinese and held by 1,135 libraries worldwide The Expendables are a tight-knit team of skilled combat vets turned mercenaries. Hired by a powerful covert operator, the team jets off to a small South American country to overthrow a ruthless dictator. Once there, they find themselves caught in a deadly web of deceit and betrayal. Using every weapon at their disposal, they set out to save the innocent and punish the guilty in this blistering action-packed thriller.
Huo yuan jia Fearless
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24 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 860 libraries worldwide Inspired by the story of a real-life hero, Huo Yuanjia. When an ill-advised fight destroys the reputation of a renowned martial arts champion and his family, his difficult path to redemption will bring him face-to-face with the most ferocious fighters in the world.
Unleashed
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6 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in English and held by 698 libraries worldwide This is the story of Danny, a slave who has lived his whole life without any sort of normal human interaction, with the mind and personality of a young child, Danny has only ever learned one lession in life: how to fight. Treated like a dog, including being forced to wear a collar, by his owner/boss, Bart, Danny has been raised to be a lethal fighting machine. Danny fights in illegal gladiator-style fight clubs, where he earns lots of money for Bart as the undisputed champion. After Bart has a car accident and ends up in a coma, Danny meets a kind elderly blind piano tuner. Danny is on the run because he knows secrets some bad guys don't want known. But the piano tuner who uses music to teach Danny some things about the world and about being human in general.
War
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4 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 631 libraries worldwide After his partner is murdered by the assassin Rogue, FBI agent Jack Crawford's thirst for vengeance clouds his judgment, and as the violence escalates, he finds himself involved in the conflict between two rival Asian gangs.
Romeo must die
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13 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 594 libraries worldwide Gravity-warping martial arts, cool visual effects and an all-star music track combine in this revved-up action movie. Rough-and-ready Han shares an attraction with Trish O' Day (Aaliyah) even though their families are rivals in a fierce Oakland turf battle. The two also share plenty of danger as they try to fine the real cause of the blood feud.
The one
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17 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and French and held by 584 libraries worldwide Sometimes, the difference between good and evil is only a matter of degrees. Officer Yulaw is on the trail of a diabolical mirror image of himself that has escaped from a parallel universe. Each time he kills his likeness he grows stronger and more powerful. Now, he is the only one standing in his way of becoming "the one."
Kiss of the dragon
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21 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in 4 languages and held by 569 libraries worldwide While on a mission in Paris, China's top secret agent must team up with a call girl after he is falsely accused of murder.
Hero
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5 editions published in 2004 in Chinese and held by 453 libraries worldwide Long ago, China was divided into seven kingdoms all fighting for supremacy. The King of Qin was most determined to become the first emperor of China. Though many tried to assassinate him, only three inspired fear. The King promised endless wealth and power to anyone who defeats his would-be murderers. No results come until ten years later, when a man called Nameless brought the weapons of the three assassins to the Qin King's palace. Nameless claimed to be an expert swordsman who had defeated all three warriors and had to tell his story to the King.
Cradle 2 the grave
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9 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 414 libraries worldwide Gangsters aid the police when their leader's daughter is kidnapped and the ransom is a bounty of priceless diamonds. It is also learned that a plot is underway to distribute a deadly new weapon of war.
The warlords
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1 edition published in 2010 in Chinese and held by 394 libraries worldwide This lavish historical epic is set in the midst of war and political upheaval during the Taiping Rebellion of the 1860s.
Lethal weapon 4
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5 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 323 libraries worldwide Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh, after escaping death from the previous movies are put on a hit list by The Triads. When blood thirsty mercenaries are on their tail, they team up again with Leo Getz and Lorna Cole, a newcomer, to finally put an end to the Triads.
Once upon a time in China Huang Feihong
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7 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in Chinese and held by 320 libraries worldwide Set in 19th century China this is the story of young Huang Feihong, the legendary Cantonese martial arts master and folk hero, who, leading his misfit militia, is determined to stop the immoral slave trade that serves the California gold fields. When his aunt is kidnapped to be sold as a prostitute, Wong must battle his countrymen and the superior firepower of the slave traders, all for the very soul of traditional China.
Black mask
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15 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 278 libraries worldwide Tsui Chik librarian, and former member of a superhuman commando unit known as Squad 701, must leave his quiet life when his old unit terrorizes Hong Kong.
Once upon a time in China II Wong fei-hung II
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and Chinese and held by 278 libraries worldwide Huang Fei-hung, the legendary Cantonese martial arts master and folk hero, gets involved with the White Lotus Sect, who believe their magic makes them invulnerable to weapons.
Chop socky Cinema Hong Kong
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 250 libraries worldwide Offers an in-depth look at martial arts films, particularly Hong Kong's wu xia film legacy and its influence on global cinema. From its roots in Beijing Opera to Quentin Tarantino's tribute Kill Bill, Vol. 2, this film presents the development of the genre, insight into the techniques, weaponry and well-known stars of Hong Kong martial arts action. Beginning with Hong Kong cinema's first martial-arts hero, Wong Fei Hung to the balletic choreography of Chang Che, through the "one-punch" impact of Bruce Lee and the evolution of kung-fu comedy as epitomized by Jackie Chan. The Hong Kong technique of editing-in-camera is demonstrated in a multi-screen sequence, and there are numerous clips from the genre's classic films.
Fist of legend
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21 editions published between 1994 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 175 libraries worldwide A martial arts master is poisoned by his Japanese rivals who want to take over China, and his student works towards the unfolding of the revolt.
The legend of the red dragon
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9 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 174 libraries worldwide Five Shaolin masters must fight to the death in order to safeguard a well kept secret that will lead their people to redemption from the oppressive reign of terror of the evil Manchu rulers. more
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Action and adventure films Action and adventure films Adventure and adventurers Archaeologists Armed Forces Assassins Biography China Drama Espionage Fantasy films Feature films Feature films Fiction films Films for the hearing impaired Friendship Gangs Hand-to-hand fighting Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental Historical films History Huang, Feihong Kings and rulers Kung fu Kung fu--Training Latin America Li, Jet,--1963- Martial artists Martial arts Martial arts films Martial arts films Mentoring Mercenary troops Motion picture actors and actresses Motion pictures, Chinese Mummies Parent and adult child Piano technicians Police Quests (Expeditions) Revenge Revolutions Science fiction films Slaves Thrillers (Motion pictures) United States.--Federal Bureau of Investigation Veterans Video recordings Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Weapons, Ancient
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Alternative Names
Jet Li, 1963-
Lee, Jet.
Lee, Jet, 1963-
Lee, Lin Gi 1963-....
Li, Jet Lian Jie 1963-....
Li, Lian Jie.
Li, Lian Jie, 1963-
Li, Lianjie, 1963-
Li, Yangzhong, 1963-
李, 連杰 1963-....
李連杰, 1963-
李連傑L, 1963-
李阳中, 1963-
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Chinese
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English (307) French (47) Multiple languages (32) German (21) Spanish (19) No Linguistic content (12) Undetermined (12) Vietnamese (9) Turkish (4) Hmong (4) Mandingo (2) Russian (1) Chechen (1) Hebrew (1) Korean (1) Thai (1) Covers
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