Chen Shan

Acting

Chen Shan

Born October 12, 1959 · Incheon, South Korea (age 66)

Filmography (1979-1994) Actor (36 films) Assistant Director (3 films) Martial Arts Director (1 film)

Known For

Shaolin Temple Strikes BackShaolin Temple Strikes Back · 1981
Shaolin Temple Strikes Back
6.51981
MovieAction
A Ming princess and her faithful bodyguard are chased to Shaolin Temple by the Ching army.
Shaolin vs. LamaShaolin vs. Lama · 1983
Shaolin vs. Lama
7.11983
MovieActionDrama
A kung fu fanatic, Yu Ting (Alexander Lo Rei), searching for the ultimate master, saves a young Shaolin monk, Hsu Shi (William Yen), from a group of mobsters and sees it as a golden opportunity to enrich his kung fu skills. He persuades the young novice monk to smuggle him into Shaolin, but Ting's presence isn't welcome and he is driven out, but remains close to the temple, keeping in touch with Hsu Shi. When Ting rescues a girl from the clutches of the Flying Eagle gang, the Golden Wheel Lama and sworn enemy of Shaolin finds the perfect excuse to lead an assault on the Temple. Realizing Ting's devotion, the abbot decides to bring Ting into the Shaolin order and teach him the deadliest techniques to prepare him for the Lama's merciless fury.
Kung Fu StudentKung Fu Student · 1989
Kung Fu Student
5.01989
MovieAction
Lin Hsiao Lan plays an oft-bullied student who yearns for adventure. In the wrong place at the wrong time, she screws up Alexander Lo Rei's chance for reincarnation and now they are stuck with each other. Eventually they become friends and set off to avenge Lo's death.
Ninja HunterNinja Hunter · 1987
Ninja Hunter
5.71987
MovieActionFantasy
The plot centres around Wu Tang villain, Abbot White, who wants to destroy the Shaolin monks and become supreme martial artist. In order to do so, he teams up with a clan of Ninjas, led by three masters – gold lamé ninja, white mustachioed ninja and black ninja – and succeeds in destroying the Shaolin temple and most of its inhabitants. However, there are some survivors. It is their job to pass on the knowledge of the Shaolin finger jab to a new generation, who must defeat the ninjas and Abbott White if peace and order is to be restored.
Killing in the NudeKilling in the Nude · 1984
Killing in the Nude
4.71984
MovieThrillerRomance
Yu Ching seduces the innocent Yuk Lam and sells her to a brothel where she gets the attention of a general and eventually has his child. But Yu Ching schemes again and more disasters befall Yuk Lam, until finally, her sister must take revenge.
KickboxerKickboxer · 1993
Kickboxer
5.81993
MovieAction
While master Wong Fei Hung is away traveling, the impulsive Lau Zhai (Yuen Biao), an initiate into Wong's kung fu school, begins wandering town. He soon allies with police chief Panther in order to offer assistance in toppling an opium distribution ring.
The Wild PantherThe Wild Panther · 1984
The Wild Panther
6.01984
MovieAction
An action-filled martial arts film in which guerilla fighters and foreign spies clash in kung fu combat when important military secrets are at stake.
A Heroic FightA Heroic Fight · 1986
A Heroic Fight
8.01986
MovieActionComedy
The granddaughter of a Taiwanese triad boss becomes a victim of a kidnapping attempt, but she's saved by a team of movie stuntmen. They become friends and work together to fend off one of the boss' underlings who goes rogue when he's overlooked for a promotion.

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Shaolin vs. LamaShaolin vs. Lama · 1983
Shaolin vs. Lama
7.11983
MovieActionDrama
A kung fu fanatic, Yu Ting (Alexander Lo Rei), searching for the ultimate master, saves a young Shaolin monk, Hsu Shi (William Yen), from a group of mobsters and sees it as a golden opportunity to enrich his kung fu skills. He persuades the young novice monk to smuggle him into Shaolin, but Ting's presence isn't welcome and he is driven out, but remains close to the temple, keeping in touch with Hsu Shi. When Ting rescues a girl from the clutches of the Flying Eagle gang, the Golden Wheel Lama and sworn enemy of Shaolin finds the perfect excuse to lead an assault on the Temple. Realizing Ting's devotion, the abbot decides to bring Ting into the Shaolin order and teach him the deadliest techniques to prepare him for the Lama's merciless fury.

Golden Wheel Lama

For the MotherlandFor the Motherland · 1982
For the Motherland
10.01982
Movie
Kim Dong-soo is trying to escape with a list of compatriots who support independence, but is ambushed by a Japanese Sabroo, which takes away the theater and cuts off his son Eung-beom's three fingers. Eung-beom hones his orthodox martial arts with the help of Master Baegun. And he creates a new martial art unique to Chil Ji-soo and grows into a terrifying, high-skilled martial artist. Eung-beom, who has been taught his martial arts, descends in search of his homeland and his father's enemies. Eung-beom goes through all sorts of trials to punish Sabroo, a vicious Japanese. Meanwhile, he meets Kyung-ae, a Korean woman who works as Sabro-oh's henchman. In a confrontation to eliminate Sabro-Oh's subordinates one by one, when Eung-beom is put in jeopardy due to a cunning scheme, her Kyung-ae provides dramatic help. Eungbeom escapes from crisis and becomes angry and punishes his parents and enemies of the nation.