Chen Kuan-Tai

Acting

Chen Kuan-Tai

Born September 24, 1945 · Guangdong, China (age 80)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Chen Kuan-Tai (Chinese: 陳觀泰, born 24 September 1945 in Guangdong, China) is a Chinese martial arts film star. He has primarily appeared in Shaw Brothers productions, and was one of the first solid trained, martial arts stars employed by the company. His first appearance in a Shaw work was in the 1969 film The Chinese Boxer, alongside Jimmy Wang Yu and Ben Mc…

Known For

14 Blades14 Blades · 2010
14 Blades
6.32010
MovieDramaAction
Commander Qinglong is the loyal leader of the assassin group that serves the emperor. But when his allies plan a rebellion against the ruler, he finds himself in danger.
Kung Fu Hip-HopKung Fu Hip-Hop · 2008
Kung Fu Hip-Hop
4.32008
MovieActionComedy
Plot revolves around the story of young passion and the art of Hip-hop DJ. In addition to the performances and DJs hip-hop virtuosity, movie content also reflects the efforts of the characters, expressing their opinion about love, ideals as well as passion and enthusiasm age children.
The Man with the Iron FistsThe Man with the Iron Fists · 2012
The Man with the Iron Fists
5.52012
MovieAction
In feudal China, a blacksmith who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he must defend himself and his fellow villagers.
I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad!I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad! · 1984
I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad!
7.71984
MovieComedyAction
There is an underlying story about a lazy son who knows some kung fu but mostly fakes it to show off. After being exposed he does good by improving his skills to the point where he can finally knock down his kung fu master father.
MurdererMurderer · 2009
Murderer
6.52009
MovieDramaThriller
A Hong Kong-set mystery centered on a detective who has been framed for a series of gruesome murders.
The Flying GuillotineThe Flying Guillotine · 1975
The Flying Guillotine
6.71975
MovieAction
The Emperor's armies have developed a new weapon: a thrown blade that can remove someone's head from long distance. As the paranoid Emperor begins decapitating anyone he fears might be a threat, his guard Mau Tang becomes disillusioned with the excesses of his master. He leaves his post and takes up the quiet life of farming and raising a family. Eventually, though, his past catches up with him, and he must find a way to fight the flying guillotine if he is to save his head.
Dragon Tiger GateDragon Tiger Gate · 2006
Dragon Tiger Gate
6.72006
MovieActionThriller
Three young martial arts masters emerge from the back streets of Hong Kong to help the powerless fight injustice.
Just HeroesJust Heroes · 1989
Just Heroes
6.71989
MovieActionCrime
A respected and well liked gang-boss is betrayed and killed. One of his three adopted sons are to take his place. One of them is the traitor.

Movies

14 Blades14 Blades · 2010
14 Blades
6.32010
MovieDramaAction
Commander Qinglong is the loyal leader of the assassin group that serves the emperor. But when his allies plan a rebellion against the ruler, he finds himself in danger.
Kung Fu Hip-HopKung Fu Hip-Hop · 2008
Kung Fu Hip-Hop
4.32008
MovieActionComedy
Plot revolves around the story of young passion and the art of Hip-hop DJ. In addition to the performances and DJs hip-hop virtuosity, movie content also reflects the efforts of the characters, expressing their opinion about love, ideals as well as passion and enthusiasm age children.
The Man with the Iron FistsThe Man with the Iron Fists · 2012
The Man with the Iron Fists
5.52012
MovieAction
In feudal China, a blacksmith who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he must defend himself and his fellow villagers.
I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad!I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad! · 1984
I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad!
7.71984
MovieComedyAction
There is an underlying story about a lazy son who knows some kung fu but mostly fakes it to show off. After being exposed he does good by improving his skills to the point where he can finally knock down his kung fu master father.
MurdererMurderer · 2009
Murderer
6.52009
MovieDramaThriller
A Hong Kong-set mystery centered on a detective who has been framed for a series of gruesome murders.
The Flying GuillotineThe Flying Guillotine · 1975
The Flying Guillotine
6.71975
MovieAction
The Emperor's armies have developed a new weapon: a thrown blade that can remove someone's head from long distance. As the paranoid Emperor begins decapitating anyone he fears might be a threat, his guard Mau Tang becomes disillusioned with the excesses of his master. He leaves his post and takes up the quiet life of farming and raising a family. Eventually, though, his past catches up with him, and he must find a way to fight the flying guillotine if he is to save his head.
Dragon Tiger GateDragon Tiger Gate · 2006
Dragon Tiger Gate
6.72006
MovieActionThriller
Three young martial arts masters emerge from the back streets of Hong Kong to help the powerless fight injustice.
Just HeroesJust Heroes · 1989
Just Heroes
6.71989
MovieActionCrime
A respected and well liked gang-boss is betrayed and killed. One of his three adopted sons are to take his place. One of them is the traitor.
Blood BrothersBlood Brothers · 1982
Blood Brothers
1982
MovieAction
A Taiwanese production that was directed by Lee Tso-Nam and starring Chen Kuan-tai and Don Wong Tao.
Crippled AvengersCrippled Avengers · 1978
Crippled Avengers
6.81978
MovieActionDrama
A group of martial artists seek revenge after being crippled by Tu Tin-To, a martial arts master, and his son.
The 14 AmazonsThe 14 Amazons · 1972
The 14 Amazons
6.71972
MovieActionAdventure
The Yang family, men and women, have served their country loyally for generations. During the war General Yang is ambushed and killed. His widow and the entire family set out to avenge his death and defend the country.
Fire of ConscienceFire of Conscience · 2010
Fire of Conscience
6.72010
MovieActionThriller
A police detective must solve a brutal murder to prove his partner's innocence and unearth the truth behind Hong Kong's police force. The investigation brings him to an unlikely collaboration with an inspector from the Narcotics Bureau, whose motives may not be what they seem.
Human LanternsHuman Lanterns · 1982
Human Lanterns
6.11982
MovieHorrorAction
A psychotic craftsman pits two rival Kung-Fu masters against each other while designing special lanterns from a disturbing source.
Citizen ShawCitizen Shaw · 1980
Citizen Shaw
7.01980
MovieDocumentary
A French TV documentary from 1980 directed by Maurice Frydland, in which Sir Run Run Shaw gives an all-access tour of the Shaw Brothers backlot (including behind-the-scenes footage from Return to the 36th Chamber.
Vampire HuntersVampire Hunters · 2003
Vampire Hunters
4.72003
MovieHorrorFantasy
In 17th century China, zombies and vampires roamed the lands, feeding on the unsuspecting. A group of martial artists / vampire hunters find themselves employed by a very rich - and very insane - old man who has kept everyone of his relatives preserved in wax and not buried. Apparently it is his family's tradition. So, having generations of potential zombies in your cellar may not be the smartest idea ever, but it takes two to tango. In this case, a thief wants the old-man's treasure and hires a zombie-wrangler to re-animate the waxed up relatives in order to sneak into the mansion and steal the treasure. It's up to the kung-fu fighting vampire hunters to save the day (or night).
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
Once Upon a Time in ShanghaiOnce Upon a Time in Shanghai · 2014
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
7.12014
MovieActionCrime
A laborer moves to Shanghai in the hope of becoming rich. But ends up using his kung fu skills to survive. Remake of The Boxer From Shantung.
BetrayerBetrayer · 1971
Betrayer
9.01971
Movie
A swordsman is looking for his parents' enemy and finally meets the old swordsman who he thinks is the enemy of his parents.
White VengeanceWhite Vengeance · 2011
White Vengeance
6.82011
MovieDramaAction
White Vengeance tells the story of two brothers contending for supremacy during the fall of the Qin Dynasty, which ruled Imperial China from 221 to 206 BC. As rebels rose, the nation fell into chaos. Liu Bang and Xiang Yu, became leaders of the rebellious army, and also became sworn brothers in battle.Xiang Yu and Liu Bang are close friends who both serve King Huai of Chu. King Huai uses a plot, saying that whoever can subvert the Qin kingdom in Guanzhong would be the Lord Qin, in order to benefit from the competition between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. Xiang Yu is over-confident. He fights against the main force of Qin army, and entrusts Liu Bang with Yu Ji, the woman he loves.Liu Bang expresses his love to Yu Ji and takes the chance to invade Guanzhong first when most of Qin army is outside fighting against Xiang Yu’s army.
Blood BrothersBlood Brothers · 1973
Blood Brothers
6.31973
MovieActionDrama
Set in the waning years of the Ching Dyansty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial arts tale of betrayal and revenge explores one of the most sensational scandals in Chinese history and marked the true ascension of its director and actors to superstar status. In fact, Ti Lung won Taiwan's Golden Horse Award for Outstanding Performance as the challenging role of a jealous provincial governor who kills his friend in order to steal the man's wife.
Shadow CopShadow Cop · 1993
Shadow Cop
8.01993
MovieActionComedy
Hsiong, a young narcotics officer, hooks up through comic accidents with a party girl named Witty. She shops, plays mahjongg, and charges him for every kiss, and they are in love. When he dies in the line of duty, his ghost stays around for a few weeks, hoping to get Witty's attention, trying futilely face to face and by phone, and then through a relative of hers who claims to have occult powers. Through this shadow cop's investigations, it comes to light how he died and where $10 million is that was the cause of his death. Before he disappears into the void, they leave each other final messages. Can their last wishes come true?
Hero YoungsterHero Youngster · 2004
Hero Youngster
10.02004
Movie
This rousing martial arts chronicle tells the timeless story of the young Chan Jun, a world-renowned character from Chinese cinema. With plenty of knock out fight sequences, this stirring kung-fu spectacle is a slam-bang actioner from start to finish.
ButcherButcher · 1984
Butcher
1984
MovieDrama
cat III film from Taiwan
The Bloody FistsThe Bloody Fists · 1972
The Bloody Fists
5.41972
MovieAction
Yuen Woo Ping, who would in time become one of the world's leading martial arts choreographers, blocked the fight scenes for this Kung Fu action extravaganza. A small Chinese town is being torn apart by a conflict between local farmers and Japanese soldiers of fortune, who have been brought to town to liberate supplies of a rare Chinese herb. A martial arts expert gifted in both Chinese and Japanese fighting disciplines passes through town, and takes it upon himself to settle the feud.

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