Female Prisoner Scorpion (1972-73)
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Meiko Kaji looks mysterious and dark in the image of a scorpion female prisoner.
In just a period of 16 months (August 1972-December 1973), Japanese beauty Meiko Kaji appeared in four films. Female Prisoner Scorpion ( Female scorpion prisoner ), as the ruthless avenging angel Nami Matsushima, aka “Sasori” the Scorpion.
This character has a past of being detained and brutally tortured. After escaping, she returns to take revenge on those who caused her suffering, mainly robbers and corrupt police.
When not behind bars, Sasori is almost always seen wearing a long black coat and wide-brimmed hat, creating a silhouette as sharp and slender as the deadly blade she hides underneath.
Game of Death (1978)
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The image of Bruce Lee wearing a yellow jumpsuit has never gone out of style in the eyes of Hong Kong martial arts movie lovers.
If you had to choose an image that could represent the entire Hong Kong (Chinese) cinema, look no further than Bruce Lee's yellow and black jumpsuit in Game of Death ( Death travels ) in 1978.
Released five years after the martial arts legend's death, the film turned Bruce Lee's unfinished performance into a mixed-race action-horror masterpiece. The most prominent scene is the climactic showdown with NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In it, Bruce Lee wears the iconic yellow jumpsuit.
Images from this scene circulated for years, cementing Bruce Lee's legendary status, which existed long before he appeared on screen.
A Better Tomorrow (1986)
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Chow Yun Fat's character Li Ma Khac was once the idol of many young people in the 1980s.
Originally a successful television star, Chau Nhuan Phat affirmed his name in the film industry with his breakthrough role in the action blockbuster. A Better Tomorrow ( Identity hero ) In 1986.
Whether lighting a cigarette with a burning 100 USD, continuously chewing on a toothpick or blowing opponents away while wearing a long coat, the appearance of the actor surnamed Chau makes every young man in Hong Kong (China), even whole Asia aspired at that time.
Despite the unsuitable climate, long coats still appear everywhere on the streets. It is even named Mark Gor Lau (Cantonese), after the hero character played by Chow Yun Fat.
Akira (1988)
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Kaneda's character design is said to be the standard for major motorbike racers to this day.
As one of the most influential animated films of all time, Katsuhiro Otomo's sci-fi masterpiece not only helped Japanese animation explode globally, but was also instrumental in promoting the image of cyberpunk. genre of internet science fiction) across a variety of media.
At the center of it all is Kaneda, a rebellious young biker who is accidentally drawn into a secret military experiment involving mutant children with superpowers.
Carrying a giant laser rifle and wearing a crimson bomber jacket, emblazoned with the gang's capsule symbol, Kaneda becomes a symbol of rugged, apocalyptic cool. Along with that, his signature motorbike performance, “Akira slide”, was recreated in later blockbusters from Doraemon arrive Nope (2022) by Jordan Peele.
A Moment of Romance (1990)
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Hoa De created the dusty, individual fashion trend in the 1990s.
Take on the role of escaped gangster Hoa De in A Moment of Romance ( Thien weak and charming ), Andy Lau created one of the most remembered roles on Asian screens. That's the guy driving along the highways in Hong Kong (China) on his motorbike, with the hostage lady Jojo Huyen (Ngo Thanh Lien) holding tightly behind him.
Directed by Chen Moc Thang, this powerful, dramatic blend of action and romance was a huge success at the box office, thereby creating momentum for its sequels, both starring Andy Lau. .
Hoa De's signature wardrobe of bleached blue denim, along with all-white K-Swiss sneakers, has become a must-have for any young man looking to impress the ladies.
Chungking Express (1994)
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The girl with short hair in Chongqing forest makes many people fall in love.
Although it was done quickly by Wong Kar Wai while filming the swordplay epic East Ta, West Poison work Chongqing ginseng forest still achieved great success thanks to its accessible urban romance theme.
The main character, played by Hong Kong Queen Princess Wong Fei-hwan, is a free-spirited restaurant saleswoman who falls in love with Tony Leung's honest police officer. With her short-cut hair, eccentric behavior and bubbly energy, she fully portrays the image of a dreamy girl with personality that captivated many people in the 1990s. The scene shows her dancing around her boyfriend's apartment. strange according to the melody The Mamas and the Papas or an infectious cover of the song Dreams of The Cranberries all made viewers shake.
In the Mood for Love (2000)
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Maggie Cheung wearing a cheongsam became a classic image in Chinese and Asian cinema.
Wong Kar Wai got the second position on the list thanks to the beautiful, romantic relationship of Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung Chiu Wai in Mood when in love . They are considered one of the most passionate, tragic and perfectly styled couples in the film world.
Set in Hong Kong (China) in the 1960s, the film is about two married neighbors who discover their spouses are having an affair. Empathy draws them closer together.
Throughout the film, Maggie Cheung appears perfectly in meticulously tailored cheongsams. It not only serves the audience visually, but also clearly recreates the historical period of Hong Kong (China) that the film wants to reflect.
Ring (1998)
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The witch Sadako is always considered one of the scariest characters in cinema.
While not the most fashionable outfit, there's no denying the cultural impact of Sadako's ghostly appearance in the Japanese horror film. Ring Directed by Hideo Nakata in 1998.
The villain played by actress Rie Ino completely overshadowed the film's more glamorous stars, including Nanako Matsushima and Hiroyuki Sanada, thanks to her unnatural gait, crawling like an insect, and numb eyes. paralysis and creepy long hair.
Nakata's film does not intentionally revolve around Sadako's ghostly appearance, with her long black hair and white nightgown. However, in the end that image was forever engraved in the history of Asian cinema, causing nightmares for many generations.
Ichi the Killer (2001)
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The eye-catching appearance of the character Kakihara makes viewers unforgettable.
Based on the manga by Hideo Yamamoto and directed by Takashi Miike, the film is an extremist gang thriller Ichi the Killer ( No. 1 killer ) gave Tadanobu Asano a role that would make many traditional leading men stop and think.
In the film, he plays Kakihara, a masochistic yakuza (Japanese gangster) hunting for his boss's killer. He impresses with his bleached blonde hair, countless scars and piercings on his face as well as his eye-catching Hawaiian shirt.
Not for the faint of heart, Ichi the Killer pushes the boundaries for fashion choices with force as well as wince-inducing violence.
Oldboy (2003)
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In addition to acting, actor Choi Min Sik's desperate appearance made Oldboy a success.
Considered to be the flagship in the revival of Korean cinema in the 21st century, Park Chan Wook's world-famous revenge thriller left a deep mark in viewers' minds thanks to its outstanding performance. Choi Min Sik.
He plays Oh Dae Su, an ordinary salaryman who is kidnapped and detained for 15 years for unknown reasons. When he was suddenly released, he turned crazy with thoughts of revenge and anger.
Dae Su with messy hair and sunglasses and a black suit travels around Seoul's underworld looking for answers to his misfortune. That journey made the whole world watch.
According to SCMP