Chang Pei-Shan

Acting

Chang Pei-Shan

Born January 1, 1942 · Beijing, China

Died February 26, 1984 · aged 42

Chang was raised in Beijing, his excellent Mandarin accent serving him well when he joined Shaw Brothers as both supporting player and dubbing actor. His younger brother, Chin Chuan was also one of its top leading men in the late 1960's. While under contract, Chang appeared in over twenty films, often in "bad guy" roles. His famous films include "The Lady Professional", "The Silent Love" and "King…

Known For

The One-Armed SwordsmanThe One-Armed Swordsman · 1967
The One-Armed Swordsman
★ 6.91967
MovieActionDrama
A noble swordsman, whose arm had been chopped off, returns to his former teacher to defend him from a villainous gang of rival swordsmen.
Broken OathBroken Oath · 1977
Broken Oath
★ 7.11977
MovieActionDrama
Lotus never had a chance. Her mother seethed with anger at being unjustly imprisoned for turning her attemped rapist into a cyclops. Mother repeatedly asked her good friend and fellow prisoner, Pickpocket, to urge Lotus to take revenge for her as an adult. Lotus is given to a monastery and grows up there, but twenty years of peace and love make no impression on Lotus, who skips classes to practice pole and sword skills. Joining forces with Pickpocket and Big Rat, Lotus gets her chance at revenge.
Heroes of SungHeroes of Sung · 1973
Heroes of Sung
★ 7.81973
MovieActionAdventure
Heroes of Sung stars one of the original kung-fu ladies of the silver screen Shih Szu playing swordswoman Meng Hung who must work with Fan Tien-fu, played by perennial Shaws bad guy Lo Lieh (although he's good in this) to find then protect the royal seals of the Sung Dynasty. If they should fail, the dynasty will fall. Shih's magnificent performance earned her the female hero role in the Shaws-Hammer Studio hit "Dracula" and the 7 Golden Vampires.
King EagleKing Eagle · 1971
King Eagle
★ 6.31971
MovieAction
Reclusive hero Jin Fei (Ti Lung), known as the King Eagle, inadvertently gets involved in the internal conflicts of the Tien Yi Tong society, after he falls in love their 7th chief, Yuk Lin (Li Ching).
The Magnificent TrioThe Magnificent Trio · 1966
The Magnificent Trio
★ 6.51966
MovieActionDrama
A wandering swordsman named Lu Fang who is returning from battle discovers that several farmers have kidnapped the local magistrate’s daughter. He sides with them after learning that this is an act of desperation to improve their low standard of living.
Hong Kong EmmanuelleHong Kong Emmanuelle · 1977
Hong Kong Emmanuelle
★ 5.01977
MovieRomanceDrama
Fei-Fei, young and pretty, nearly breaks up a marriage but loses out to the wife in the end.
The AssassinThe Assassin · 1967
The Assassin
★ 6.41967
MovieActionDrama
Yu is a swordsman who is betrayed by a jealous rival, but initially seeks a life of simple pleasures until an accidental meeting with another patriot sets him back on the road to bloody, brutal vengeance.
The Oath of DeathThe Oath of Death · 1971
The Oath of Death
★ 5.61971
MovieAction
Three Sung loyalists decide to become blood brothers to fight the tyranny of the Tartar invaders. They build a stronghold and christen it 'The Flying Dragon Fortress' up in the hills. Gathering together a devoted army of followers, the three brothers wage war against the Tartar defense. Desiring to oust the oppressors altogether, Ma Ching plans to coerce an ally, Hong Zhang Chung to release the kidnapped Tartar princess in what initially seems a strategic and civil effort to gain points with the court. Not long after, it soon becomes apparent Ma desires both a great position and power and is willing to sacrifice anything and anyone to get it.

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MariannaMarianna · 1982
Marianna
★ 7.71982
MovieHorror
Peter Yu goes on a business trip to the Philippines leaving his lovely wife and two children behind him. While conducting business there he saves a desperate girl from a number of pursuers. The girl is Marianna (Anna Malai) and she’s the cause of a deadly rivalry between two native tribes. The leader of one of the tribes wants to marry her, but Marianna and her tribe want nothing to do with them. Marianna escapes to HK where she finds Peter and persuades him to hire her as a maid so that she can hide out. Nancy, Peter's wife, isn't too keen on the idea especially when she discovers her husband’s infidelity. Nancy leaves HK to visit her relative in the Philippines and Peter follows to make amends. They decide to go on a road trip where hopefully they can begin anew. Their scenic tour goes askew immediately and soon turns into a horrific nightmare; as they too are pursued by the tribe that is after Marianna.

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