Runme Shaw

What do we know about Runme Shaw?

Here are the key biographical details about Runme Shaw:

• Name: Runme Shaw
• Also Known As: Renmei Shao, Tan Sri Runme Shaw, Runme Show
• Date of Birth: December 31, 1900
• Place of Birth: Zhenhai, Zhejiang, China
• Date of Death: March 12, 1985
• Gender: Male
• Job Title: Producer
• Crew Jobs: Producer, Production Supervisor, Director, Writer, Presenter

Who is Runme Shaw?

Tan Sri Dr. Runme Shaw, K.St.J (Chinese: 邵仁枚; pinyin: Shào Rénméi; 1 January 1901 – 2 March 1985) was the chairman and founder of the Shaw Organisation of Singapore. Runme Shaw and his brother, Run Run Shaw, together known as the Shaw Brothers, were pioneers in the film and entertainment industry in Singapore and Malaya, and brought to life the movie industry in Asia, especially the Southeast Asian region.

Runme Shaw was also a philanthropist who started the Shaw Foundation, a charitable organisation. In addition, Runme was the chairman and president of several government boards, and a patron of many organisations. As a result, Runme won many local and foreign awards for his philanthropic work and contribution to the movie industry in Southeast Asia.

What is Runme Shaw known for?

Runme Shaw is celebrated as a producer whose Shaw Brothers studio produced some of the most iconic films in Asian cinema history. His most recognized productions include:

• The Five Venoms (1978, Movie)
• The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974, Movie)
• The One-Armed Swordsman (1967, Movie)
• Crippled Avengers (1978, Movie)
• Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969, Movie)
• The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971, Movie)
• The Super Inframan (1975, Movie)
• The Mighty Peking Man (1977, Movie)
• Executioners from Shaolin (1977, Movie)
• The Flying Guillotine (1975, Movie)

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