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Tao-liang Tan is a Actor, Scriptwriter and Producer Sud coréen born on 22 december 1947 at Busan (Coree du sud)
Tao-liang Tan (; Tan Dao-liang; born 22 December 1947) is a Hong Kong martial arts instructor and former film actor. He has been credited under numerous names throughout his career, most frequently Dorian Tan Tao-liang, Tan Tao-liang, Dorian Tan, and Delon Tanners. Noted for his leg holding and hopping skills, Tan was nicknamed "Flash Legs".
Later in life, Tan dedicated his time to teaching martial arts. Notable students of his throughout the years include Yuen Biao, and Shannon Lee, daughter of the late Bruce Lee.
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Birth name Tan Dao-liang
Nationality Coree du sud
Birth 22 december 1947 (76 years) at Busan (Coree du sud)
Nationality Coree du sud
Birth 22 december 1947 (76 years) at Busan (Coree du sud)
Later in life, Tan dedicated his time to teaching martial arts. Notable students of his throughout the years include Yuen Biao, and Shannon Lee, daughter of the late Bruce Lee.
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The Leg Fighters (1980)
, 1h30Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, War, Martial arts, Comedy, Action, Romance, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Tao-liang Tan, Hsiao Ho
Roles Tan Hai-chi
Rating57%
Phoenix (Ha Kwong-Li) is the prodigal daughter of sorts with a chip on her shoulder. She's asked to learn kung fu from kicking expert Mo Ku-fung (Sun Jung-Chi), but despises his harsh training. She and Chin Pan, her mischievous servant say good riddance when he leaves to attend to his sick wife. Replacing him is another top kicker named Tan Hai-chi (Tao-liang Tan) who resumes training. Phoenix transfers her disdain to Tan and their relationship sours until she gets mixed up with two idiot village bullies named Ding Dong and Dong Dong. Tan exploits the situation in order to humble Phoenix, who in turn agrees to be a dutiful student going forward. Focused leg training resumes until a vicious master of the ground kick named Peng Fung (Peng Kong) comes looking to avenge Tan's killing of his brother. Phoenix joins her new master in fighting Peng in a battle of leg mastery.
The Heroes (1980)
, 1h30Directed by Wu Ma
Origin Hong kong
Genres Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Ti Lung, Danny Lee, Tao-liang Tan, Wu Ma
Roles Si Ying
Rating62%
During the Qing Dynasty, the imperial court views the righteous Shaolin Temple as an eyesore and sends a group of soldiers to destroy the temple, led by chief Ko Fei (Ti Lung), a former Shaolin disciple. After Shaolin was destroyed, all of its disciples were captured and detained. Although Ko made them work as hard labors, he was actually helping them increase their physical strength to refine their martial arts. On the surface, Ko seems to be working for the imperial court, but he was assisting his fellow disciples to recover Shaolin. However, his fellow disciples did not accept the token of his appreciation. Afterwards, the disciples fled and revolted before killing the Emperor (Michael Chan). At that time, Ko was also killed and his heroic deed was not known even after he died. Ko is considered a true hero who can tolerate the most insult and humiliation.
Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Angela Mao, Tao-liang Tan, Lo Lieh, Chang Yi
Roles Escaped Convict #1
Rating57%
Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire is a story about a search for the second half of a treasure map, but it's conveniently forgotten at various points. Angela Mao plays the daughter of a warlord and has a secret identity as the masked freedom fighter Violet, who rides the country righting wrongs and organizing rebels. Tien Peng plays a mysterious stranger who comes to town looking for the other half of the map. Lo Lieh and Tan Tao Liang play prison inmates who escape and end up actually being ex-comrades with Tien Ping and assisting he and Violet in apprehending Master Wu (Chang Yi), the security chief who does most of the fighting for the warlord. Master Wu turns traitor in order to get the map.
Militant Eagle (1978)
, 1h33Origin Taiwan
Genres Action
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Tao-liang Tan, Blackie Ko
Roles Captain Lee Tak Wai
Rating63%
When the evil Yun Shi Kai threatens to take control of the local province, the royal minister realises that he must build an army to defeat him. He travels to Tiger village where he enlists the help of three of their finest fighters to aid him in his quest. They are teamed with Captain Lee (Tao-liang Tan) and sent out in advance to prepare the villages for the minister's arrival. Along the way they encounter ambushes, romantic interludes and devious plots that all threaten to stop them from completing their duties.
Showdown at the Cotton Mill (1978)
, 1h24Directed by Wu Ma
Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Chi Kuan-chun, Tao-liang Tan
Roles Kao Chin-Chung
Rating63%
After achieving much fame and glory from smashing the cotton mill, Shaolin hero Hu Hui-Chien has become the people's champion and the sworn enemy of the Ching government. So enraged are they that they employ the best fighters from the Wu Tang. A master leg fighter named Kao Chin Chung, whose "Flash Northern Legs" are undefeated in the whole of China, travels to Canton at the invitation of the Ching government to kill Shaolin master Hu Hui-Chien. This leads to the classic northern kicks and southern fist duel.
Shaolin Deadly Kicks (1977)
, 1h31Directed by Wu Ma
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Tao-liang Tan, Lo Lieh
Roles Fong Yee
Rating54%
A gang of robbers known as The Eight Dragons have infiltrated a local residence in an attempt to steal a map. Upon its successful retrieval, when the bandits are about to make their getaway, the lights suddenly flick on, and they are accosted by the owner of the house (the map, presumably, is his as well). The owners of the house are quickly disposed of, and The Eight Dragons make off into the night with their map.
Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Tao-liang Tan, George Wang, Chieh Yuan
Roles Capt. Lu Tung-cheung
Rating60%
Black Stone is a quiet sleepy town until a mysterious stranger arrives. Secretive of his business he soon arouses suspicion especially when his identity is revealed as the infamous, troublemaking 'Southern Fist' fighter Pai Yu Ching. Tan Tao Liang plays 'Northern Leg' Captain Lu, the towns 'sheriff' who finds himself in deep water when the mayor's son murders his (Capt Lu's) mother-in-law. Lu is steadfast in his resolve to catch the killer but has many obstacles put in his way, particularly Ms. Li (Suen Ga Lam); the sister of an ex-sheriff who Lu accidentally killed and wants revenge, and the mayor, who hires Pai Yu Ching to protect his house from any would-be lawmen that might try to arrest his son. The mayor has other reasons for keeping Lu at arms length as he is deeply involved in a counterfeiting ring. Pai Yu Ching is actually a secret government official, who in the beginning is often in staring contests with Capt Lu but eventually seeks Lu’s help after his partner is killed by the hotels owner (who is secretly in cahoots with the Mayor).
General Stone (1977)
, 1h22Origin Hong kong
Actors Tao-liang Tan, Blackie Ko
Roles Hsiao-erh / Chun Chao
Rating50%
Hand of Death (1976)
, 1h35Directed by John Woo
Origin Hong kong
Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Tao-liang Tan, James Tien, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, John Woo, Yuen Biao
Roles Yung Fei
Rating59%
During the Qing Dynasty the Shaolin disciples are hunted down by a powerful warrior who wants to rid the Shaolin men from China. At a remote training camp a group of Shaolin train together, their best student Yun Fei is given the task of taking down Shih Shao-Feng and his reign of terror. Along the way he befriends Chan Yuan-lung's character named Tan Feng, who is a blacksmith.
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Breathing Fire (1991)
, 1h25Directed by Brandon deWilde
Origin USA
Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Jonathan Ke Quan, Edwin Neal, Bolo Yeung, Jerry Trimble, Jr.
Rating51%
Michael Moore (Jerry Trimble), a Vietnam vet, pulls off a bank heist with his gang, which includes the bank's manager. To ensure the loyalty of everyone involved, a set of keys is made to the hiding place for the loot so it can only be opened if all the members are present. These sets of keys were encrusted in a fake pizza mold that was later sliced and given to the gang. The bank manager gets cold feet and tries to back out, but Michael and his henchman arrive to kill him and his wife in their home.
Producer
Breathing Fire (1991)
, 1h25Directed by Brandon deWilde
Origin USA
Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Jonathan Ke Quan, Edwin Neal, Bolo Yeung, Jerry Trimble, Jr.
Roles Executive Producer
Rating51%
Michael Moore (Jerry Trimble), a Vietnam vet, pulls off a bank heist with his gang, which includes the bank's manager. To ensure the loyalty of everyone involved, a set of keys is made to the hiding place for the loot so it can only be opened if all the members are present. These sets of keys were encrusted in a fake pizza mold that was later sliced and given to the gang. The bank manager gets cold feet and tries to back out, but Michael and his henchman arrive to kill him and his wife in their home.