Kao Pao-Shu

Biography

Kao Pao-Shu (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.

Known For

The Jade Fox 1979 ★ 6.0

Lost Swordship 1977 ★ 4.3

Low Society 1976

Win Them All 1973 ★ 5.3

Trilogy of Swordsmanship 1972 ★ 6.5

The Golden Sword 1969 ★ 6.2

Vengeance Is a Golden Blade 1969 ★ 5.2

The Goddess of Mercy 1967

The Monkey Goes West 1966 ★ 8.0

Sons of the Good Earth 1965 ★ 5.3

Temple of the Red Lotus 1965 ★ 5.0

The Twin Swords 1965 ★ 5.6

The Lark 1965 ★ 6.2

The Butterfly Chalice 1965 ★ 6.3

Between Tears and Smiles 1964 ★ 6.8

The Story of Sue San 1964 ★ 6.5

Empress Wu 1963 ★ 6.4

The Love Eterne 1963 ★ 7.0

The Adulteress 1963 ★ 9.5

Three Sinners 1963 ★ 9.0

The Dream of the Red Chamber 1962 ★ 7.2

Love Without End 1961 ★ 7.1

The Dog-Murderer 1957 ★ 9.0

Corpse-Drivers of Xiangxi 1957 ★ 7.0