As Director, As Writer
The Master Strikes
1980
5.9
Kao Pao-shu
Acting
Born
February 2, 1939
Place of Birth
Suzhou, China
Deceased
July 20, 2000
Biography
Kao Pao-shu or Gao Baoshu (Chinese: 高寶樹; 1932–2000) was a Chinese actress, producer, writer and film director who appeared in over 100 films during her career. Originally from China, Kao moved to Hong Kong in 1951, where she acted in minor role before joining Shaw Brothers Studio in 1958. Here, she starred in over 80 films, working alongside directors Yueh Feng and Cheng Kang, and she made her directorial debut in 1970 in Lady with a Sword. Later she started her own company, producing films throughout the 1970s before she retired in the 1980s. In July 2000, she died at the age of 68.
The Filmography
As Actor, As Director
The Jade Fox
1979
4.7
As Director, As Writer
Black Hornet
1977
3.9
As Director
Win Them All
1973
4.5
As Actor
Trilogy of Swordsmanship
1972
5.8
As Director
The Cannibals
1972
6.8
As Director, As Writer
Blood of the Dragon
1971
5.9
As Director
Lady with a Sword
1971
5.7
As Actor
The Golden Sword
1969
6.1
As Actor
Vengeance Is a Golden Blade
1969
5.0
As Actor
Trapeze Girl
1967
5.0
As Actor
The Blue and the Black 2
1966
5.2
As Actor
The Blue and the Black
1966
6.3
As Actor
The Monkey Goes West
1966
6.0
As Actor
The Twin Swords
1965
5.3
As Actor
The Lark
1965
5.5
As Actor
Sons of the Good Earth
1965
5.0
As Actor
The Butterfly Chalice
1965
6.0
As Actor
The Dancing Millionairess
1964
6.0
As Actor
Between Tears and Smiles
1964
6.3