The Late One-Armed Swordsman Star Wang Yu Helped Jackie Chan Resolve A Tricky Contract Dispute In The ’70s
It’s apparently why Jackie regarded Wang Yu, who passed away yesterday (Apr 5), as his benefactor.
Martial arts legend Jackie Chan, 67, posted on social media as he mourned the death of Taiwanese action star Jimmy Wang Yu, who passed away from respiratory failure in his sleep yesterday morning (Apr 5). He was 80.
Wang Yu, best known for playing the one-armed swordsman in the 1967 movie of the same name, had been unwell for the past six years, after suffering his second stroke in 2016.
Jackie, 67, posted a throwback pic of him and Wang Yu with the caption: “I received some shocking news today on Ching Ming Festival, Jimmy Wang Yu had passed away. Another martial arts hero has left us…. the contributions you’ve made to kung fu movies and the support and wisdom you’ve given to the younger generation will always be remembered in the industry. And your movies will always remain in the hearts of your fans. We will miss you! Rest in peace.”
Promotional poster for Fantasy Mission Force
Jackie and Wang Yu had worked together on movies like 1976’s The Killer Meteors, 1982’s Fantasy Mission Force, and 1990’s Island of Fire, and had a close relationship.
Jackie not only respected Wang Yu as a martial artist but also as his benefactor as the veteran star had once stepped in to help him resolve a contractual dispute.
When Jackie was rising to fame in the late ‘70s, he broke his contract with director Lo Wei’s production company, which had groomed him, to join Hongkong movie giant Golden Harvest.
This angered Lo Wei, who sent local triad gangs to rough him up on set.
Jackie then sought the help of Wang Yu, who was once involved in a contract dispute himself. Wang Yu agreed to help Jackie without hesitation, and the matter was eventually smoothed over.
Photos: Jackie Chan/Instagram
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