Study of Triad Society Movies in 80s-00s

Group Members

• Leader : Chu Chun Hei (29)

• Members : Lee Yutine (7)

: Lee Yuen Ling (8)

: Or Hiu Wa (15)

: Tam Kit Sum (16)

: Tse Hei Tong (21)

: Lee Ho Yi (34)

Aim of Study

We want to find out:• How does triad society become one of the

most popular features of HK cinema?

• How do the movies reflect HK people’s lives in different decades?

Background of History- Triad Society

• 1760s : Tian Di Hui -> San He Hui • After 1949 : Migrated southwards to Hong Kong

for the continuance of their business• 1960s -1970s : The triad problems were worsen• 1974 :ICAC was established -> abated police

corruption -> Triads turned to underground dealings

• 21st century : Around 57 triad societies in HK

Background of Triad Movies

1980s : 1980s : • Economic Growth rapidlyEconomic Growth rapidly• Confirm the transfer of the sovereignty of HK toConfirm the transfer of the sovereignty of HK to

China China

1989-1998:1989-1998:• Tiananmen Square EventTiananmen Square Event• Return of HK (SARS)Return of HK (SARS)• Economic Economic TurmoilTurmoil (Stock Market) (Stock Market)

Movies in Different Decades• Long Arm of Law- 省港旗兵系列 (1984-1990)• A Better Tomorrow- 英雄本色 (1986)• Prison on Fire- 監獄風雲 (1987)• To Be Number One- 跛豪 (1990)• Young and Dangerous- 古惑仔系列系列 (1996-2000)• Infernal Affairs- 無間道系列 (2002-2003)• Election- 黑社會系列 (2005-2006)

Interview Question(Primary Data Analysis)

• Do you like gangster’s movies?

• If yes, which part do you like?If no, which part do you dislike?

• Are the triad societies in the movies like the real ones?

Interview Result Q.1(Primary Data Analysis)

Q1. Do you like gangster's movies?

Like38%

Dislike47%

No comments15%

Interview Result Q.2 (Primary Data Analysis)

Like gangster’s movies –Like gangster’s movies –• Excitement• Hero worship• Reality

Dislike gangster’s movies-Dislike gangster’s movies-• Violence• Decayed youth• Same pattern repeated , boring

Interview Result Q.3 (Primary Data Analysis)

Similar Similar ::• Illegal Activities(e.g. drugs, smuggling, fake

products,etc.)• Violence• Vulgar language

Different Different ::• Characters embellished unduly• Story overstated• Heroes didn’t die

Changes in Triad Movies - 80s (Secondary Data Analysis)

Events Impact in films

EconomicEconomic grew grew rapidlyrapidly Background –

Night Club, , Casino

Big criminal events Big criminal events occurredoccurred

Heroes in Triad Society =

{personal loyalty}

ICACICAC was established was established Crimes involved police committed bribery

Changes in Triad Movies - 90s (Secondary Data Analysis)

Events Impact in films

Rise of local comicsRise of local comics Filmize comics(e.g. Young and Dangerous)

Return of HK to ChinaReturn of HK to China Criminals from mainland China came to work with local triad society

Economic Economic TurmoilTurmoil (199(1997)7)

More business crimes (e.g. money laundering) and less street fighting

Changes in Triad Movies - 00s (Secondary Data Analysis)

Events Impact in films

Prosperity of Mainland Prosperity of Mainland ChinaChina

Triad societies run their entertainment business in China

Development oDevelopment off Techn Technologyology

Triad societies infringe copyright and make fake products

Triad Society is Triad Society is globalizeglobalize

Collaboration with foreign criminals

Discussion of 2012 Discussion of 2012 universal suffrage universal suffrage electionelection

Election of the head of triad society {Election}

Steps of Inquiry

Secondary Data• Library Source

To find the information of movies from books / magazines

• Website

To Find the history of movies and triad society

Primary Data• Interview

To know the opinion of people in different ages

Conclusion

Triad Movies become one of the most popular features because:

• Excitement

• Hero Worship

• Violence – fighting scenes

• Reality – It does exist in the world.

*However, not many people love this type of movie.

Conclusion

How do the movies reflect HK people’s lives in different decades?•Economic growth

•Politics

•Social Environment

•Development in technology

They reflect the social phenomenon in HK in different decades.

Reflection• Movies are different from the real world

• Know more about the relationship between triad society movies and us

• Know how to analyse the primary and secondary data

• Understand the development of triad movies in HK

The End