Directing
Chen Kun-hou
Born July 25, 1939 · Taichung, Taiwan (age 87)
CHEN Kun-hou (born 25 July 1939 in Taichū, Japanese Formosa) is a Taiwanese film director and cinematographer. He is known for his film Growing Up (1983), one of the films that initiated the Taiwan New Cinema movement. Chen was also the cinematographer for several of fellow director HOU Hsiao-hsien's earlier films.
Known For
A Summer at Grandpa's · 1984A Summer at Grandpa's
★ 7.51984
MovieDrama
A coming-of-age story about a young brother and sister whom spend a pivotal summer in the country with their grandparents.
That Day, on the Beach · 1983That Day, on the Beach
★ 7.51983
MovieDramaRomance
Two friends who haven't seen each other for thirteen years reunite. One is a successful concert pianist just back from a European tour and the other has just started a new business.
The Sandwich Man · 1983The Sandwich Man
★ 7.11983
MovieDrama
Composed of three separate stories, the film vividly portrays Taiwan during the cold war period when the country developed its economy with help from the United States.
The Green, Green Grass of Home · 1982The Green, Green Grass of Home
★ 6.41982
MovieComedyDrama
A substitute teacher from Taipei arrives in a country village to teach a class of mischievous students. He soon falls in love with nature, country life and a fellow teacher at the school.
The Boys from Fengkuei · 1983The Boys from Fengkuei
★ 7.21983
MovieDrama
Ah-Ching and his friends have just finished school in their island fishing village, and now spend most of their time drinking and fighting. Three of them decide to go to the port city of Kaohsiung to look for work. They find an apartment through relatives, and Ah-Ching is attracted to the girlfriend of a neighbor. There they face the harsh realities of the big city.
He Never Gives Up · 1979He Never Gives Up
★ 5.81979
MovieDrama
The film is based on the real story of Zheng Fengxi. The disabled author studied hard since childhood and finally he graduated from the college.
Play While You Play · 1981Play While You Play
★ 6.31981
MovieDramaRomance
A photographer travels with her boyfriend to a seaside village in Penghu. There she strikes up a relationship with a blind man. When they reencounter one another back in Taipei, where he is preparing to undergo an operation to restore his sight, their connection intensifies.
Twin Daggers · 2008Twin Daggers
★ 2.62008
MovieActionAdventure
A shady Los Angeles martial arts assassin is hired by a beautiful woman to avenge the death of her parents, who were killed by her evil twin sister. But when the hit man tracks down his target, he finds himself strangely attracted to her. Trapped between his heart and his duty, he ultimately faces a shattering new revelation.
Filmography
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A Summer at Grandpa's · 1984A Summer at Grandpa's
★ 7.51984
MovieDrama
A coming-of-age story about a young brother and sister whom spend a pivotal summer in the country with their grandparents.
Director of Photography
He Never Gives Up · 1979He Never Gives Up
★ 5.81979
MovieDrama
The film is based on the real story of Zheng Fengxi. The disabled author studied hard since childhood and finally he graduated from the college.
Director of Photography
Good Morning, Taipei · 1979Good Morning, Taipei
★ 7.01979
MovieComedyDrama
A loose youth passes the time freely until he comes across a young, female broadcaster who works at a radio station.
Director of Photography
Drifters · 1986Drifters
1986
Movie
Drifters directed by Kun-Hou Chen.
Director of Photography













