When the alien Klaatu (Keanu Reeves) lands on earth, he brings a message to the human race. All the world's people must learn to live in peace or they will be destroyed. Dr. Granier (Jon Hamm), a NASA official, recruits microbiologist Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) to join a scientific team investigating Klaatu. But, soon, Benson and her young stepson (Jaden Smith) get caught up in Klaatu's mission, and begin to understand the importance of his arrival. Directed by Scott Derrickson. With John Cleese, Kathy Bates, Brandon T. Jackson and James Hong. Categories: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Remake. Year: 2008.
James Hong in The Day the Earth Stood Still
Randy Daytona (Dan Fogler), a washed-up former ping pong prodigy, is recruited by FBI Agent Ernie Rodriguez (George Lopez) to infiltrate a mysterious life-or-death tournament held by Feng (Christopher Walken), the ruthless criminal mastermind who kille dhis father (Robert Patrick). With his skills a little rusty, Daytona is sent into training with Master Wong (James Hong) and his beautiful niece, Maggie (Maggie Q). If Daytona plans on avenging his father and keeping his life, he will have to play the best ping pong of his life and defeat his arch-enemy, Karl Wolfschtagg (Thomas Lennon). Directed by Robert Ben Garant. With Terry Crews, Diedrich Bader, Aisha Tyler and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Sports. Year: 2007.
James Hong in Balls of Fury
This time around, Wayne Campbell (Mike Myers) and Garth Algar (Dana Carvey) must fend off a sleazy record producer (Christopher Walken) who has an eye for Wayne's musician girlfriend (Tia Carrere). While Wayne seeks guidance from Jim Morrison to help put together Waynestock, the greatest music festival of all time, Garth meets a beautiful woman (Kim Basinger) who wants him to kill her husband. Directed by Stephen Surjik. With James Hong, Heather Locklear, Olivia d'Abo, Drew Barrymore and Chris Farley. Categories: Comedy, Music. Year: 1993.
James Hong in Wayne's World 2
Raymond Tango (Sylvester Stallone) and Gabriel Cash (Kurt Russell) are two narcotics officers framed for murder by a deadly crime boss (Jack Palance). Thrown into jail, the two must overcome their personality differences to clear their names and take down the man responsible. Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and Albert Magnoli. With Teri Hatcher, Brion James and James Hong. Categories: Crime, Action, Comedy, Thriller. Year: 1989.
James Hong in Tango & Cash