The 83-year-old Li Haisheng died, he was Dillon's senior brother, and Sammo Hung was afraid to fight him
The Lost "Green Leaves": Li Haisheng and the Golden Age of Hong Kong Action Cinema
Hong Kong, the Pearl of the Orient, has given birth to the martial arts dream in the hearts of countless fans, and has also witnessed the rise and fall of Chinese-language action movies. The 83-year-old teacher Li Haisheng, the "gold medal supporting actor" on the screen, has left us with countless classic roles he has created. His departure is not only a loss for the Hong Kong entertainment industry, but also like turning a page that belongs to the golden age of Hong Kong action movies, which is embarrassing.
Mr. Li Haisheng's life is closely related to the development trajectory of Hong Kong action movies. He studied under Wing Chun grandmaster Zhaoyun, and has cooperated with superstars such as Dillon, Sammo Hung, and Jackie Chan, and has witnessed the whole process of Hong Kong action movies from their rise to their peak. The characters he created may not have the aura of the protagonist, but they are all vivid and impressive. From the ruthless and vicious Hu Long in "Eagle Claw Iron Cloth Shirt", to the simple-minded Li Chujiu in "Plan A", and then to the martial arts master Xuanzhi in "Dragon Babu", Mr. Li Haisheng uses superb acting skills to present us with characters with different personalities and flesh and blood.
Unlike many villains he has portrayed in the movies, Mr. Li Haisheng in life is an amiable and approachable elder. He is low-key and humble, never cares about personal gains and losses, and always puts his love for movies first. Although he has been in the entertainment industry for many years, he has always maintained his original intention of acting, worked diligently, and dedicated one wonderful role after another to the audience.
The departure of Mr. Li Haisheng makes us wonder, what created the golden age of Hong Kong action movies? It was the Hong Kong film industry that was full of talents in that era, the martial arts instructors and actors who dared to fight, and the film workers like Mr. Li Haisheng, who were silently dedicated and willing to be green leaves. They may not be standing in the spotlight, but with their sweat and hard work, they have held up a piece of the sky for Hong Kong films.
Today, the golden age of Hong Kong cinema has passed, but those classic works and characters are still deeply engraved in our minds. The departure of Mr. Li Haisheng also reminds us to cherish and inherit the precious heritage of Hong Kong films, so that this glory of Chinese films will continue to shine.
In Mr. Li Haisheng, we see the professionalism and love of Hong Kong filmmakers. They used their actions to interpret what is the real "drama is bigger than the sky". This spirit is worth learning and inheriting from each of us.
Today, Si Ren is gone, but the classic role created by Mr. Li Haisheng and his contribution to Hong Kong cinema will always be remembered by fans. He is like a green leaf, although inconspicuous, he has contributed his own strength to the prosperity of Hong Kong films. His departure is a great loss for Hong Kong films, and it also makes us miss the golden age of Hong Kong films even more.
Let us remember this "gold medal supporting actor", remember his contribution to Hong Kong films, and hope that Hong Kong films can be passed on from generation to generation and create more brilliance!