Even if Wang Xiaohu wants to swallow a few sleeping pills tonight, his hope of sleeping lazy will not be realized, because as soon as he left the theater, he was surrounded by all those media reporters.

"I said, don't you feel hard?" Wang Xiaohu pretended to be very depressed and said to the reporters: "I really need to get a good night's sleep, but for the sake of your harder work than me, I still decided to accept your interview." It's still the old rule, I'll try to answer if I can't, and don't blame me for not cooperating if I can't. ”

The last sentence made the reporters present laugh, they all remembered the colleague named Bai Yunsheng, that kid disappeared since the clarification of the press conference, I don't know if he was hiding somewhere to recuperate or was thrown into the Xiangjiang River by Wang Xiaohu to feed the fish, but the latter's surname may be very small, because they know that Wang Xiaohu is not such a cold and cruel person. After dealing with each other a few times, the reporters also figured out the temper of the young director, and it was really the same as he said, and there will definitely be good fruits to eat if you cooperate well.

It was still the most influential "Ming Pao" reporter in Hong Kong who first asked: "Mr. Wang Xiaohu, we have noticed that you have interspersed many details in the plot arrangement of this film, which involves family, friendship, love and even patriotism, and even a plot that makes the bad guys change their minds, where did you get the inspiration when you wrote the script?" ”

Wang Xiaohu was stunned, Jin Yong's reporters are of noble quality, and the questions raised are also very in-depth, it seems that this reporter really watches the film with his heart, and can figure out what he wants to express, it's not simple. After sorting out his thoughts, Wang Xiaohu said: "Actually, inspiration is never reliable, don't laugh, really, I never thought about these things when I was writing the script, but a lot of things happened during the filming process, and I met a lot of people, they gave me inspiration and sparks for creation, so I tried to intersperse these characters and things in the script creation, so there is the movie you see now, I was apprehensive at the beginning, Because I don't know if these elements will affect the commercial element of kung fu films, but tonight's premiere completely put my mind at ease. ”

"In recent years, I have watched a lot of movies made in Hong Kong, and found that most kung fu movies are violent in addition to fighting, and the main reason for this phenomenon is the social environment. So everyone wants to find a venting point in the movie, bring themselves into the screen and follow the protagonist to vent, this is a good way to get out, but this is just a temporary pleasure, after the film, reality or reality, I wonder if it is a different creative model, whether it can add the factors that are forgotten by everyone in reality, after all, the good guys in reality are not perfect, and the bad guys are not heinous, all of them have gone on a fork in the road, and they have to suffer, isn't it? So I arranged the character of Yu Laoqi. ”

In fact, the facts of Hong Kong's social environment are in front of everyone, and Wang Xiaohu's ability to take these factors into account cannot but be said to be an innovation and improvement, and at the same time, it also raises the threshold for film script creation.

After Wang Xiaohu's detailed explanation, all the reporters connected the film with the Temple Street incident that happened not long ago, and found that almost all of the two are similar. And Wang Xiaohu's use of movies to show these obscure social status quo makes people even more admirable for his cleverness.

Zhang Meijuan, a reporter from Hong Kong Women's Daily, stood up, and her question was Zhao Yazhi: "May I ask Miss Zhao Yazhi, what is your biggest impression in participating in the filming of this film?" ”

Zhao Yazhi was obviously not prepared, because she had read a lot of newspaper interviews, and there was no precedent for a separate interview with the heroine, and she was immediately shocked after showing a slight hint of panic in her eyes: "Well, the biggest impression, in fact, the biggest feeling is that it is not easy to make a film, this is the first movie I have filmed, and the performance may be slightly unsatisfactory, I hope everyone will criticize and point out more, so that I can further improve." ”

Zhang Meijuan said with a smile: "Miss Zhao, the role you played in the film is very good, you interpret the temperament of the oriental female surname to the fullest, especially your feelings for Tangshan have resonated with many people, this is not easy for newcomers, what do you think is the biggest difficulty in filming?" ”

Zhao Yazhi was praised by the media and immediately became happy: "Wow, I really didn't expect you to praise me like this, as for the biggest difficulty, it seems that I didn't encounter it during filming, when I got the script, I deeply liked the role of Xiaoqian, I feel that this role is tailor-made for me, I can't help but admire Director Wang's script creation level." ”

Zhang Meijuan obviously didn't get the answer she wanted, she opened her mouth to say something, but she felt that she had already asked two questions, so she sat down a little depressed. In fact, the answer she wants to get the most is about whether there is a difficulty in filming when Tang San and Xiaoqian kiss at the end of the film, because the two of them in the film are very natural and in place, just like a couple in reality, which makes Zhang Meijuan feel some potential little gossip, she wants to be confirmed, but Zhao Yazhi did not consider this aspect.

After Zhao Yazhi finished answering, her palms were sweating, I don't know if there was a problem with the answer just now, she looked at Wang Xiaohu for help, and saw that he was smiling and nodding to herself, there should be no problem with the answer, she immediately put her mind at ease when she thought about it.

In fact, Wang Xiaohu appreciates Zhao Yazhi's performance very much, she has already played the role of Xiaoqian, although her acting skills can still be seen a little immature, but she is also very eye-catching than other contemporary actresses, her role can be so successful with half of Wang Xiaohu's script, because Xiaoqian in his script is not a vase like the heroine in other films!

Naturally, you must know how to praise people, otherwise Wang Xiaohu will not swear to shoot movies with a newcomer, not to mention that he is the youngest director in Hong Kong. Through tonight's premiere, he knows that whether it is Zhao Yazhi next to him, or Yuan Biao or Yuan Heping, or even ten-year-old Stephen Chow, tomorrow will become a hot topic of discussion among Hong Kong citizens after tea and dinner, whether an actor is popular or not depends entirely on his appearance and acting skills, as well as the director's style, and whether the script is excellent or not, these are not recognized by few people in the current Hong Kong film industry.

History has really changed, in Wang Xiaohu's memory, the box office of the film "Righteous Heroes" was very dismal when it was released in Hong Kong, and the poor income of 700,000 yuan was in the 90s, and the income of 700,000 yuan means a miserable result, and even the cost cannot be recovered. And now, in 1972, it has achieved great success and influence, why is that? Wang Xiaohu thought for a while and got the answer: It's very simple, not every film can be filmed to win recognition, first of all, it must be studied and analyzed according to the social environment and the ideological realm of the citizens, and only by catering to the citizens can we win the box office, which is an eternal truth.

The subsequent interview work entered a boring process, which was nothing more than asking Wang Xiaohu about the tidbits and interesting facts in the shooting, for these innocuous things, Wang Xiaohu naturally knew everything and said everything, and always cooperated with the interview with a smile.

In the next few days, newspapers began to rush to report the news of the release of "Righteous Heroes on the Beach". ""Righteous Heroes" won a full house, and the first round of box office hit 600,000, surpassing the first round of "Water Margin". "The cost of 100,000 is against 700,000 big productions, and the last mover leads this year's box office." "The young director once again proved himself with box office results, and Shaw Brothers executives expressed their appreciation in an interview."

The last report is not fabricated out of thin air, it is said that Shao Liushu, the head of the Shaw Brothers, was interviewed by reporters, and when asked about the box office of "Water Margin" is not as good as Golden Harvest's "Righteous Heroes Bravely Entering the Beach", Shao Liushu replied with some displeasure: First of all, correct a point, the other party's film was not shot by Golden Harvest, as far as I know, it was shot by a young man named Wang Xiaohu named Concord Film Company. I have also watched this film, I feel that his coaching experience is very rich, from many aspects to make each character flesh and blood, the success of the script and the wonderful martial arts action designed are pleasing to the eye, he is a young man with ideas and achievements, if there is a chance, we Shaw Brothers will co-produce a film with him.

According to the understanding and analysis of the industry, Uncle Shao Liu's answer was a hidden murderous intention, he first did not admit that his big production was defeated in the hands of Golden Harvest, knowing that Concord was a subsidiary of Golden Harvest, but he wanted to praise Wang Xiaohu vigorously and even thought of digging the foot of the wall, such intentions are really sinister!

Jiahe was taken aback after seeing this news, the rival Shaw Brothers has obviously seen Wang Xiaohu's super ability, he can write a good script, one of his scripts may become the largest budget in the shooting, and he is also proficient in martial arts instruction, the martial arts action designed is very realistic and makes people watch the blood boiling, more importantly, he used this film to completely announce to the world that he has a very mature level of guidance, who is not greedy for such talents, who does not want to carry back to the company as a cash cow! Zou Wenhuai immediately found Bruce Lee for a discussion, because Zou Wenhuai knew that he and Wang Xiaohu could not talk directly, who asked him to do something that Wang Xiaohu hated before?

Bruce Lee immediately went to Wang Xiaohu to communicate alone, of course, it was Xiaozhi who was moved by emotion and courtesy, Wang Xiaohu saw him so tactful and immediately laughed, he pointed to Bruce Lee and said: "Brother Xiaolong, we haven't known each other for a day and a half, don't you know my temper, not to mention that I told you a few days ago, neither Shaw Brothers nor Golden Harvest is our ultimate goal, our goal is to become a company on a par with Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest, and even lead them to enter the international market!" ”

Bruce Lee was suddenly a little embarrassed when he heard this, yes, how did he forget this stubble. In fact, it is not to blame Bruce Lee for being forgetful or suspicious of being a grass on the wall, but the results of "Righteous Heroes" are too shocking, which makes Bruce Lee feel a lot of pressure, and he sometimes keeps asking himself at night, if he is shooting this film by himself, will he give many newcomers a chance like Wang Xiaohu? The answer is no, only you are the center of the whole film, and only you can stand in the most conspicuous place of the camera to express your Jeet Kune Do culture.

Wang Xiaohu's words relieved Bruce Lee's confusion, he knew that this brother had no intention of cooperating with Golden Harvest or even Shaw Brothers at all, which made him a little embarrassed, but after thinking about it, he felt that what Wang Xiaohu said was very reasonable. "Brother, let's work together."

Golden Harvest waited for several days and didn't get a clear answer from Bruce Lee, so Zou Wenhuai became a little anxious, he immediately launched his own means and hired several media gunmen to bombard Shaw Brothers indiscriminately, don't you Shaw Brothers like to show data in the newspaper to show the strength of your Shaw Brothers, very good, let's also use data to fight back, anyway, now the box office results of "Righteous Heroes" are gratifying, and you can use these comparative data to slap you in the face.

"Ming Pao" reported like this: Looking back on the events filmed before and after "Righteous Heroes Bravely Entering the Beach", it is not difficult to see that a very important reason why Hong Kong people love Tangshan played by Wang Xiaohu is that the social atmosphere is too bad, gangs are rampant, [***] everywhere, the people are oppressed, and justice cannot be served. And Wang Xiaohu's image of a righteous hero just meets the needs of the people. The new Tangshan brother was born in such an environment, and it is also the first film in the history of Hong Kong cinema to directly attack the theme of the underworld. On the other hand, at that time, Hong Kong's political axe departments were in a stage of comprehensive reshuffle, and the focus of official work was anti-corruption, anti-corruption, purging the police force, and establishing the Independent Commission Against Corruption. In the film, the bitterness and bitterness of being a police officer are all about it, and relatively speaking, the Hong Kong police praised the actor who played the Shanghai patrol house in the film.

Such reports abound, and after seven days of singing, the box office of "Righteous Heroes on the Beach" has reached 2 million, this number shocked everyone again, and even Bruce Lee, who was in the post-production of "Raptors Across the River", was surprised for a long time, why? Because he felt that the bet with Wang Xiaohu seemed to end in failure again

(To be continued)