Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

Speaking of the representatives of women's films in Hong Kong, we have to mention the films of the Royal Sister and Overlord Flower series.

From 1986 to 1991, there were as many as seven films in the Royal Sisters series, almost one every year.

Since "Bawanghua" started in 1988, there have been a total of 8 films including side stories.

Logically speaking, it should be a matter of course for Brigitte Lin to star in the Royal Sister series.

But it is now 1978, and the Hong Kong Police Force has not yet gained everyone's trust in the minds of the public.

Lu Dingtang also discovered this problem, so in December, he established an independently operating department called the "Independent Commission Against Corruption Complaints Committee."

The purpose of establishing this department is to receive complaints from the public about the administrative aspects of the Independent Commission Against Corruption and to supervise the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

At this time, it would be unconvincing for Lin Daoqiu to film the Royal Policewoman series, and the audience would not be able to accept it, so Lin Daoqiu did not plan to film the Royal Policewoman.

And even if Lin Qingxia practices for several months, there will still be a big gap between her skills and Michelle Yeoh's.

After all, Michelle Yeoh was known as the number one martial arts actress in Hong Kong back then, and her salary was also the highest among all actresses.

In 1992, Michelle Yeoh's salary was 2.5 million, and by 1993 it had risen to 4 million.

Brigitte Lin's quotation in 1992 was between 1 million and 1.2 million.

Because of Xiaoao Jianghu, the number soared to 3.5 million in 1993.

As for other female celebrities, none of them have more than 2 million.

Lin Daoqiu did not expect that Lin Qingxia, who had only practiced for two months, would be able to catch up with Michelle Yeoh's skills during the Royal Senior Sister period.

So what he wants to make is another type of action movie. In addition to martial arts, it also has to be matched with other highlights.

And it has to be able to produce several series, otherwise Brigitte Lin's crimes would have been in vain.

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At the Xiangjiang Peninsula Hotel, Lin Daoqiu was sitting alone on a chair, counting something on his fingers.

"One hundred...two hundred..."

Lin Daoqiu muttered a few words in a low voice, and then couldn't help but shake his head.

In fact, he was counting how much money he had in his hands.

But after all calculations, the cash in his hand now is only more than 2 million Hong Kong dollars.

This is after receiving a share of the local box office of "Goodbye Wang Lao Wu".

In fact, if we save a province and shoot an action movie in Hong Kong, two million would definitely be enough.

After all, this is 1978, and prices and wages are not as high as in later generations.

And apart from Hong Kong, you can also make money in Southeast Asia. After all, there are basically no films focusing on women.

However, Lin Daoqiu is no longer satisfied with playing in Southeast Asia. He wants to use this film to pry open the Hollywood market.

Even if you can't make huge profits at the beginning, you still need to get a feel for the other party's methods first.

"Mr. Lin is quite free."

Lin Daoqiu was thinking about something when he suddenly heard Fang Yihua's voice coming over.

"I'm sorry, Miss Fang, I was thinking about something just now and didn't notice that you have arrived."

Fang Yihua didn't care about this. She just smiled and sat opposite Lin Daoqiu.

Lin Daoqiu asked Fang Yihua out today because he actually wanted to talk to her about a new play.

"It must be a very difficult thing to get Mr. Lin to think so focused."

Fang Yihua knew that Lin Daoqiu made a special trip to find her today, and he definitely didn't just want to have afternoon tea with her.

"There is indeed a little trouble. In fact, I asked Miss Fang to come out today because I wanted to discuss the new play with you."

"It's rare that Mr. Lin can still remember our previous agreement. I'm really flattered."

Fang Yihua made a little sarcasm to Lin Daoqiu.

But Lin Daoqiu was thick-skinned enough, so he just smiled and didn't take it seriously at all.

Fang Yihua didn't expect that her words could make Lin Daoqiu unable to lift his head, so she didn't continue to argue.

"I wonder what kind of movie Mr. Lin plans to make this time?"

What Fang Yihua is most concerned about now is what kind of movie Lin Daoqiu has written for Shaw Brothers.

After all, it was Fang Yihua who bought this movie in exchange for Liu Songren, so he must not let the other party do it hastily.

"I plan to make an action movie with a female protagonist."

As soon as Lin Daoqiu said these words, Fang Yihua was immediately confused.

She never expected that Lin Daoqiu would make a female-centered Kung Fu movie.

"Does a movie like this have a script?"

Fang Yihua's worries are not unreasonable, because the current movies in Hong Kong are mainly male-themed.

In most movies, women play the role of vases. Even the famous Zhao Yazhi can only be used as vases in the Hui brothers' movies.

At this time, Lin Daoqiu suddenly wanted to make a Kung Fu movie with a female protagonist. Fang Yihua felt weird no matter how he thought about it.

"I estimate the budget of this drama to be between six and eight million."

As soon as Lin Daoqiu said this, Fang Yihua, who was still thinking about whether female themes were suitable, was brought back to reality.

Her eyes widened and she looked at Lin Daoqiu with an incredible expression, as if she was wondering if this guy was crazy.

But what Fang Yihua never expected was that the unit of money Lin Daoqiu mentioned was not Hong Kong dollars, but US dollars.

"Oh, by the way, I just said U.S. dollars."

After Lin Daoqiu finished speaking, he smiled at Fang Yihua.

When Lin Daoqiu finished speaking, the expression on Fang Yihua's face was completely frozen.

Nowadays, the average movie cost in Hong Kong is around 200,000 yuan, while the more expensive ones are less than one million yuan.

Lin Daoqiu actually wanted a budget of 30-40 million Hong Kong dollars to make a movie as soon as he opened his mouth.

It is no exaggeration to say that this money is enough to film movies for a year at Shaw Studios, and there is still a lot left over.

"Miss Fang, what's wrong with you?"

She found that after she finished speaking, Fang Yihua was stunned and didn't speak, and Lin Daoqiu even reached out and waved it in front of her.

"Mr. Lin, are you kidding me? Spending tens of millions to make a movie? Have you ever considered the issue of getting back the money?"

Fang Yihua didn't know what to say. She felt like her mind was in chaos.

"Sorry Miss Fang, I never consider the issue of capital preservation when making movies, because I only think about how much money I can make."

Lin Daoqiu's confidence made Fang Yihua speechless. After all, the opponent had never failed.

But if she was asked to agree immediately and give Lin Daoqiu tens of millions to make a movie, she really couldn't say it.

"I can't make the decision on this matter. I have to ask Uncle Liu what he wants."

If it were a movie worth several million, Fang Yihua would agree to it without having to think too much.

But adding a zero at the end is not something she can decide.

"When the time comes, please tell Miss Fang and Uncle Six that I plan to use this drama to test the waters of Hollywood."

Fang Yihua was about to leave. After hearing Lin Daoqiu's words, her previously resistant thoughts suddenly changed slightly.