The film’s success solidified Chow ’s reputation as one of the most original filmmakers of his generation and marked a high point in his filmmaking career. Stephen Chow ’s Influence on Hong Kong Cinema and Global Popularity Defining Hong Kong Cinema in the 21st Century Chow ’s work has left an indelible mark on Hong Kong cinema. Stephen Chow is a Hong Kong comedian and filmmaker known for his slapstick and martial arts movies. He has starred in and produced films such as Kung Fu Hustle, Shaolin Soccer, and The Mermaid. 2M Followers, 22 Following, 58 Posts - Stephen Chow (@ stephenchow ) on Instagram: "Creator" I'm not choosing this movie because it's Stephen Chow most well known movie world wide, or because it's the highest grossing Hong Kong movie of 2004, but because it's a fantastic movie. It's not the funniest, but it's still funny, has terrific action, performances, and a great affecting story ...