Born in 1927, Chow began his professional life as a newspaper reporter. He then broadened his media experience by working for several years as a radio and television producer. In 1959, Chow joined the Shaw Brothers organization in Hong Kong.
Chow established Golden Harvest in 1970 producing eight features in the first year of operation. The company grew quickly and through a highly successful association with the late Bruce Lee, introduced a new film genre to audiences all over the world. In 1980, the company celebrated ten years of operation and Chow was named International Showman of the Year by the National Association of Theater Owners in recognition of his contribution to the American motion picture industry.
Golden Harvest continues to set new landmarks in the film industry throughout the Asian region. In-roads into the Japanese market and a successful collaboration with Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan have ensured tremendous box office success.
In 1987, Chow was honored with the award of O.B.E. and more recently received the "Tokyo Creative Award" for his contribution to Asian cinema. In 1996, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at Cineasia and was honored by the Emperor of Japan when he received the Order of the Sacred Treasure with Golden Rays and Rosette for his contribution to cultural and commercial relations between Hong Kong and Japan.
- Biography from Storm Riders DVD
Known For
Fist of Fury
(1972)
Producer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
(1990)
Executive Producer
The Way of the Dragon
(1972)
Producer
Project A
(1983)
Producer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
(1991)
Executive Producer
Wheels on Meals
(1984)
Executive Producer
The Big Boss
(1971)
Producer
The Cannonball Run
(1981)
Executive Producer
Gorgeous
(1999)
Producer
Police Story
(1985)
Executive Producer
Game of Death II
(1981)
Producer
Police Story 2
(1988)
Executive Producer
Game of Death
(1978)
Producer
Operation Condor
(1991)
Executive Producer
The Young Master
(1980)
Producer
Bruce Lee: The Legend
(1984)
Executive Producer
Full Filmography
Production
The Big Boss
(1971)
Producer
The Invincible Eight
(1971)
Producer
The Angry River
(1971)
Producer
The Invincible Sword
(1971)
Producer
The Comet Strikes
(1971)
Producer
The Blade Spares None
(1971)
Producer
Fist of Fury
(1972)
Producer
The Way of the Dragon
(1972)
Producer
One-Armed Boxer
(1972)
Producer
Hapkido
(1972)
Producer
Lady Whirlwind
(1972)
Producer
When Taekwondo Strikes
(1973)
Producer
Back Alley Princess
(1973)
Producer
The Tattooed Dragon
(1973)
Producer
A Man Called Tiger
(1973)
Producer
The Unscrupulous General
(1973)
Producer
Beach of the War Gods
(1973)
Producer
None But the Brave
(1973)
Producer
Thunderbolt
(1973)
Producer
Seaman No. 7
(1973)
Producer
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
(1973)
Producer
The Fate of Lee Khan
(1973)
Producer
Games Gamblers Play
(1974)
Producer
The Shrine of Ultimate Bliss
(1974)
Producer
The Association
(1974)
Producer
The Tournament
(1974)
Producer
The Manchu Boxer
(1974)
Producer
Whiplash
(1974)
Producer
Naughty! Naughty!
(1974)
Producer
Chinatown Capers
(1974)
Producer
The Skyhawk
(1974)
Producer
The Dragon Tamers
(1975)
Producer
The Last Message
(1975)
Producer
The Man from Hong Kong
(1975)
Producer
The Seven Coffins
(1975)
Producer
No End of Surprises
(1975)
Producer
The Bedevilled
(1975)
Producer
Hand of Death
(1976)
Producer
Tiger of Northland
(1976)
Producer
Chelsia My Love
(1976)
Producer
The Himalayan
(1976)
Producer
The Double Crossers
(1976)
Producer
A Queen's Ransom
(1976)
Producer
The Private Eyes
(1976)
Producer
Money Crazy
(1977)
Producer
The Iron-Fisted Monk
(1977)
Producer
The Shaolin Plot
(1977)
Producer
Ironside 426
(1977)
Producer
Rainbow In My Heart
(1978)
Producer
The Contract
(1978)
Producer
Game of Death
(1978)
Producer
Follow the Star
(1978)
Producer
The Boys in Company C
(1978)
Executive Producer
Hello, Late Homecomers
(1978)
Producer
Warriors Two
(1978)
Producer
The Magnificent Butcher
(1979)
Producer
Knockabout
(1979)
Producer
Murder Most Foul
(1979)
Producer
Itchy Fingers
(1979)
Producer
Last Hurrah for Chivalry
(1979)
Producer
The Young Master
(1980)
Producer
The Cheeky Chap
(1980)
Producer
The Happenings
(1980)
Producer
Encounter of the Spooky Kind
(1980)
Producer
Security Unlimited
(1981)
Producer
Death Hunt
(1981)
Executive Producer
Game of Death II
(1981)
Producer
Wedding Bells, Wedding Belles
(1981)
Producer
Once Upon a Time
(1981)
Producer
The Phantom Killer
(1981)
Producer
Dreadnaught
(1981)
Producer
The Prodigal Son
(1981)
Producer
The Cannonball Run
(1981)
Executive Producer
The Miracle Fighters
(1982)
Producer
Breaking Through the Black Whirl
(1982)
Executive Producer
The Dead and the Deadly
(1982)
Producer
Dragon Lord
(1982)
Producer
The Postman Strikes Back
(1982)
Producer
MegaForce
(1982)
Executive Producer
Plain Jane to the Rescue
(1982)
Producer
Project A
(1983)
Producer
Duel to the Death
(1983)
Producer
The Champions
(1983)
Producer
Winners & Sinners
(1983)
Producer
The Body Is Willing
(1983)
Producer
Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain
(1983)
Producer
Better Late Than Never
(1983)
Producer
Wheels on Meals
(1984)
Executive Producer
Cannonball Run II
(1984)
Executive Producer
Teppanyaki
(1984)
Producer
Bruce Lee: The Legend
(1984)
Executive Producer
Profile in Anger
(1984)
Producer
Lassiter
(1984)
Executive Producer
Heroes Shed No Tears
(1984)
Producer
Affectionately Yours
(1985)
Producer
Police Story
(1985)
Executive Producer
The Protector
(1985)
Executive Producer
Immortal Story
(1986)
Executive Producer
Happy Din Don
(1986)
Producer
The Seventh Curse
(1986)
Producer
Terrorizers
(1986)
Executive Producer
Osmanthus Alley
(1987)
Producer
Police Story 2
(1988)
Executive Producer
The Inspector Wears Skirts
(1988)
Executive Producer
The Iceman Cometh
(1989)
Producer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
(1990)
Executive Producer
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
(1990)
Executive Producer
China O'Brien II
(1990)
Executive Producer
A Show of Force
(1990)
Executive Producer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
(1991)
Executive Producer
Operation Condor
(1991)
Executive Producer
Once Upon a Time in China II
(1992)
Executive Producer
Once Upon a Time in China III
(1993)
Executive Producer
A Roof with a View
(1993)
Producer
Summer Snow
(1995)
Executive Producer
The Blade
(1995)
Executive Producer
The Soong Sisters
(1997)
Producer
Anna Magdalena
(1998)
Executive Producer
Portland Street Blues
(1998)
Producer
Gorgeous
(1999)
Producer
A Man Called Hero
(1999)
Producer
Funny Business
(2000)
Producer
The Accidental Spy
(2001)
Producer
You Shoot, I Shoot
(2001)
Producer
Game of Death Redux
(2019)
Producer
Acting
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
(1973)
Self
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
(1973)
Self
The World of Kung Fu
(1973)
Self
Bruce Lee: The Legend
(1984)
Self
How Bruce Lee Changed the World
(2009)
Self
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
(2009)
Self
A Simple Life
(2011)
Self
Kung Fu Jungle
(2014)
Food Stall Diners
Be Water
(2020)
Self - Film Director (archive footage)
Crew
The Young Master
(1980)
Presenter
Winners & Sinners
(1983)
Presenter
My Lucky Stars
(1985)
Presenter
The Millionaires' Express
(1986)
Presenter
Eastern Condors
(1987)
Presenter
Midnight Whispers
(1988)
Presenter
Dragons Forever
(1988)
Presenter
Lost Souls
(1989)
Presenter
Miracles
(1989)
Presenter
Once Upon a Time in China IV
(1993)
Presenter
Once Upon a Time in China V
(1994)
Presenter
Viva Erotica
(1996)
Presenter
Lost and Found
(1996)
Presenter
The Soong Sisters
(1997)
Presenter
Hold You Tight
(1998)
Presenter
2002
(2001)
Presenter
Interactive Murders
(2002)
Presenter