Simon Yuen Siu-Tien

Acting

Simon Yuen Siu-Tien

Born November 27, 1912 · Hong Kong, China

Died December 17, 1980 · aged 68

Yuen Siu-Tien (27 November 1912 – 8 January 1979) (also known as Yuan Xiaotian, Simon Yuen, Sam Seed or "Ol' Dirty") was a Chinese martial arts film actor in the late 1970s. Yuen is perhaps best known as Beggar So in three films: Drunken Master, Story of Drunken Master and his final film Dance of the Drunk Mantis. He starred in films with film actors like Jackie Chan and under the direction of his…

Known For

Drunken MasterDrunken Master · 1978
Drunken Master
7.41978
MovieActionComedy
After getting into trouble, a mischievous young man is sent to train under a brutal, but slovenly old beggar, who teaches him the secret of the Drunken Fist.
The 36th Chamber of ShaolinThe 36th Chamber of Shaolin · 1978
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
7.51978
MovieActionAdventure
During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.
Snake in the Eagle's ShadowSnake in the Eagle's Shadow · 1978
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
7.31978
MovieActionComedy
Everyone abuses and humiliates a downtrodden orphan until he befriends an old man, who turns out to be the last master of the snake fist fighting style. Jackie becomes the old man's student and finds himself in battle with the master of the eagle's claw style, who has vowed to destroy the snake fist clan.
Come Drink with MeCome Drink with Me · 1966
Come Drink with Me
6.71966
MovieActionAdventure
Golden Sparrow is a fighter-for-hire who has been contracted by the local government to retrieve the governor's kidnapped son. Holding him is a group of rebels who are demanding that their leader be released from prison in return for the captured son. After a brief encounter with the gang at a local restaurant, Golden Sparrow is joined by an inebriated wanderer Drunken Cat who aids her in her mission.
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire FormationWong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation · 1970
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
10.01970
MovieDramaAction
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation is the last film of the long running Huang Fei-hong series starring Tak-Hing Kwan
Dance of the Drunk MantisDance of the Drunk Mantis · 1979
Dance of the Drunk Mantis
7.31979
MovieActionComedy
A year after training young Jackie Chan in the Drunken Fist, Sam the Seed discovers he has a son, Foggy. He tries to train Foggy but to no avail. Foggy is then trained in Drunken Fist from his uncle as he must face his father's rival, Rubber Legs, another Drunken Fist master who combines it with Mantis Fist to create a deadly style.
Iron BonesIron Bones · 1969
Iron Bones
9.01969
MovieMysteryThriller
Iron Bones, about a young lad that learns a secret Tai Chi type of style called the Wind Palm, where you can kill with chi blows. Sure, it's a little crazy, but the acting is a big cut above most martial arts movies and the sword fights are pretty good. And Sam the Seed shows up, sans wig, as a dirtbag Shaolin monk after the book. Han Ying Chieh, the big boss, is one of the thugs in the background.
The WarlordThe Warlord · 1972
The Warlord
6.41972
MovieComedyWar
No list of the screen's comic geniuses would be complete without Michael Hui Kwun-man. He created a hilarious and lovable comic persona that was both uniquely Asian but also universally beloved. This, his first film, not only showcased his incomparable sense of humor but revolutionized Hong Kong comedy. Evoking Chaplin, he plays a warlord in early 20th Century China, but makes the role his own with both laughs and some of the sexiest ladies on the Shaw Brothers lot.

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