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Chen Kuan-tai is a Actor, Director, Producer and Action Director Chinois born on 24 september 1945
Chen Kuan-tai (24 September 1945 – ) 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.
Chen branched out as an actor with his tender roles in The Tea House and its sequel Big Brother Cheng, both directed by Chih-hung Kwei. These films gave Chen status as a "legitimate actor". After starring in the box office successes Challenge of the Masters and Executioners from Shaolin, both helmed by the legendary martial arts director Lau Kar-leung, Chen left the Shaw Brothers Studio.
While away from Shaw, Chen directed and starred in the 1977 film Iron Monkey (not to be confused with the 1993 film by Yuen Woo-Ping). Chen later returned to the Shaw Brothers in the films Crippled Avengers (directed by Chang Cheh), Killer Constable (directed by Chih-hung Kwei), and 3 Evil Masters (co-starring Yuen Tak of the Seven Little Fortunes).
To date Chen has starred in over 100 films, around 80 of which were with Shaw Brothers. He appeared in Wilson Yip's 2006 martial arts-fantasy Dragon Tiger Gate, and in the 2007 remake of the King Hu classic, The Valiant Ones New. He recently played the role of Gold Lion in the Rza's directorial debut The Man with the Iron Fists.
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Chen branched out as an actor with his tender roles in The Tea House and its sequel Big Brother Cheng, both directed by Chih-hung Kwei. These films gave Chen status as a "legitimate actor". After starring in the box office successes Challenge of the Masters and Executioners from Shaolin, both helmed by the legendary martial arts director Lau Kar-leung, Chen left the Shaw Brothers Studio.
While away from Shaw, Chen directed and starred in the 1977 film Iron Monkey (not to be confused with the 1993 film by Yuen Woo-Ping). Chen later returned to the Shaw Brothers in the films Crippled Avengers (directed by Chang Cheh), Killer Constable (directed by Chih-hung Kwei), and 3 Evil Masters (co-starring Yuen Tak of the Seven Little Fortunes).
To date Chen has starred in over 100 films, around 80 of which were with Shaw Brothers. He appeared in Wilson Yip's 2006 martial arts-fantasy Dragon Tiger Gate, and in the 2007 remake of the King Hu classic, The Valiant Ones New. He recently played the role of Gold Lion in the Rza's directorial debut The Man with the Iron Fists.
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The Final Master (2015)
Origin Chine
Genres Drama, Comedy, Action
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Wuxia films
Actors Song Jia, Liao Fan, Jiang Wenli, Leon Dai, Xiong Xin-xin, Chen Kuan-tai
Roles Dojo Head
Rating67%
Un maitre de Wing Chun originaire du Sud, arrive à Tianjin au début du 20ème siècle afin d’y ouvrir sa propre école de kung-fu. Pour cela, il doit obéir à certaines règles : se marier, entraîner un protégé, et passer un pacte avec le maître Zhen. Mais le pouvoir de ce dernier est usurpé par une certaine Madame Zou alliée à un seigneur de guerre.
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (2014)
, 1h35Directed by Wong Ching-po
Origin Hong kong
Genres Action, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films, Gangster films
Actors Sammo Hung, Philip Wan-Lung Ng, Andy On, Philip Ng, Chen Kuan-tai, Yuen Cheung-Yan
Roles Baldy Bai
Rating67%
Possessing unique super strength and martial arts skills since childhood, Ma Yongzhen (Philip Ng) travels from his hometown to Shanghai to seek a livelihood. There he meets rising gang boss Long Qi (Andy On), whose ruthlessness and powerful martial arts skills have put the four gang leaders of Shanghai’s reigning Axe fraternity on notice and pushed their territory from four even parts of Shanghai to just only half of it under the Axe fraternity and half under his own reign. Both youths possess insanely good martial arts skills. Ma righteously challenges Long Qi over his criminal activities at the pier with a duration of a cigarette in which if Ma won, he could have the entire truckloads of Opium for himself. Ma won the fight but instead of taking it and selling it out, he burnt the Opium right in front of Long Qi and Long Qi is impressed by Ma’s stalwart character and awesome martial arts skills. Soon, Long Qi offers to be Ma’s benefactor.
Conspirators (2013)
, 1h30Directed by Oxide Pang et Danny Pang
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Actors Aaron Kwok, Nick Cheung, Jiang Yiyan, Chen Kuan-tai
Roles Chai
Rating53%
7 Assassins (2013)
, 1h42Directed by Eric Tsang, Xiong Xin-xin
Genres Drama, Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Adventure, Historical, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Political films, Kung fu films
Actors Eric Tsang, Felix Wong, Gigi Leung, Yu Oh-seong, Xiong Xin-xin, Max Mok
Roles Revolutionary (義士)
Rating51%
Boss Cat (Eric Tsang) is a warrior who had participated in the Boxer Rebellion. Cat is responsible for guarding Huang Jin Xia town, which have gathered many revolutionaries around China. There, they do not discuss about revolution nor care about politics and lead peaceful lives there. Sai-lim (Gigi Leung), a woman who was rescued by Cat, is oblivious that years ago, Cat not only rescued her and her child, he also rescued her heart.
The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)
, 1h36Directed by RZA
Origin USA
Genres Martial arts, Kung fu, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films, Wuxia films
Actors Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu, Jamie Chung, Pam Grier, Byron Mann, Rick Yune
Roles Gold Lion
Rating54%
In nineteenth century China, Jungle Village is home to several warring clans. The village blacksmith creates deadly weapons for the clans, intending to use his payments to purchase the freedom of his lover Lady Silk, and leave the village. The region's governor tasks the Lion Clan's leader Gold Lion with protecting a large shipment of gold that must pass through the village. Gold is betrayed by his lieutenants Silver Lion and Bronze Lion, who plan to steal the gold. They use the chaos ensuing from a fight with the Hyena Clan to allow their co-conspirator Poison Dagger—the governor's aide—to assassinate Gold, after which Silver becomes the Lions' leader. Gold's son Zen-Yi learns of his father's murder and sets off to the village to seek revenge.
White Vengeance (2011)
Directed by Daniel Lee
Genres Drama, Action
Actors Leon Lai, Liu Yifei, Anthony Wong, Jordan Chan, Andy On, Wu Ma
Roles Qiu Ran
Rating61%
Au IIIe siècle avant J-C, lors du déclin de la dynastie Qin, deux généraux, Xiang Yu et Liu Bang, tentent de prendre le pouvoir coûte que coûte. Un pacte est signé entre eux : le premier à s'emparer de la capitale Xianyang deviendra le nouvel empereur.
14 Blades (2010)
, 1h54Directed by Daniel Lee
Origin Chine
Genres Drama, Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films, Wuxia films
Actors Donnie Yen, Zhao Wei, Kate Tsui, Sammo Hung, Damian Lau, Wu Ma
Roles Fa Huang
Rating62%
During the late Ming Dynasty, the imperial court is plagued by corruption and the reigning emperor is incompetent. The Jinyiwei are the government's secret police, orphans trained in cruel clandestine combat since childhood to produce the strongest martial artists. The Jinyiwei are in charge of conducting missions to ensure peace and stability within the empire. They have the authority to prosecute anyone deemed an enemy of the state and they devote their lives and lethal prowess, serving the emperor only. A commander, Qinglong, was recognized for his strength and given a mechanical box of 14 blades to help him interrogate and kill. Jia Jingzhong, the royal eunuch, plots rebellion with the emperor's uncle, Prince Qing (Sammo Hung), who was exiled and had his legs cut off for an unsuccessful rebellion many years previous. Jia Jingzhong orders Qinglong (Donnie Yen), to retrieve a safe box in the possession of the imperial councilor, Zhao Shenyan, whom he accuses of planning a revolt; Qinglong is told that the box contains proof of the councilor's treason.
Fire of Conscience (2010)
, 1h45Directed by Dante Lam
Genres Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Leon Lai, Richie Ren, Vivian Hsu, Liu Kai-chi, Michelle Ye, Tiffany Tang
Roles Captain Kan
Rating62%
L’investigation sur l’homicide d’une prostituée va amener le détective Manfred (Leon Lai) à collaborer avec l’inspecteur Kee (Richie Chen) du Bureau des Narcotiques. Lorsque des échantillons d’ADN d’un des hommes de Manfred sont retrouvés sur la scène du crime, l’impliquant donc comme principal suspect, Manfred va devoir regarder au-delà des évidences pour essayer de découvrir la vérité. Mais entre une taupe dans la Police, une sombre affaire de trafic de drogue, et ses propres problèmes personnels, cela ne s’avèrera pas de tout repos…
Gallants (2010)
, 1h40Directed by Derek Kwok, Clement Cheng
Origin Hong kong
Genres Martial arts, Comedy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Chen Kuan-tai, Wong You-nam, Teddy Robin, Siu Yam-yam, Lo Mang
Roles Dragon
Rating64%
In modern-day Hong Kong, Leung King-cheung (Wong You-nam) received a job from his real estate company to handle a dispute in a village in the New Territories. Leung arrives and meets with two old martial artists, Tiger (Leung Siu-lung) and Dragon (Chen Kuan-tai), who are being bullied by the young Chung Sang-mang (MC Jin) and his crew. Chung wants Dragon and Tiger to sell their lease on a tea house which was used as a training dojo by their comatose master Law San (Teddy Robin). When Law suddenly wakes up from his 30-year coma, he is determined to restart his school by taking on Chung and his master Pong Ching (Michael Chan).
Murderer (2009)
, 2hOrigin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Themes Serial killer films
Actors Aaron Kwok, Josie Ho, Cheung Siu-fai, Chen Kuan-tai, Wong You-nam, Janine Chang (张钧甯)
Roles Tai
Rating55%
Ling (Aaron Kwok) is a married self-assured Police Chief Inspector with an adopted 5 year old son who is investigating a cold-blooded serial murder case. However, due to the homicide attempt of a fellow inspector named Tai in which Ling emerged unscathed, colleagues are fast becoming aware of Ling's potential involvement. Ling suffered a loss of memory since that incident and cannot recall the events leading to Tai's attempted murder.
Dragon Tiger Gate (2006)
, 1h30Directed by Wilson Yip
Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Nicholas Tse, Donnie Yen, Shawn Yue Man Lok, Chen Kuan-tai, Li Xiaoran, Xing Yu
Roles Ma Kun
Rating61%
Dragon Tiger Gate is an academy established by two powerful martial artists. The academy aims to train students in martial arts in order to uphold justice and combat the threat of the triads. The academy is also a haven for children who had been orphaned by triads.
Vampire Hunters (2003)
Origin Hong kong
Genres Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Michael Chow, Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, Lam Suet, Anya Wu, Yu Rongguang, Ken Chang Tzu-yao
Roles Zombie wrangler
Rating47%
Au XVII siècle, en Chine, des vampires violents et sanguinaires sèment la terreur, ratissant chaque village. Mao Shan et sa bande, de courageux mercenaires, osent les affronter. Pratiquant les arts martiaux, ces guerriers ont été éduqués depuis la naissance dans un seul but, exterminer ces créatures démoniaques. Leur traque les amène jusqu’à la maison de Maître Jiang, où se sont cachés une horde de vampires, attendant le bon moment pour envahir la Terre. Quatre hommes contre une centaine de mort-vivants, l'affrontement risque d'être sanglant...
How to Meet the Lucky Stars (1996)
, 1h52Directed by Frankie Chan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Martial arts, Comedy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Sammo Hung, Eric Tsang, Cheng Pei-pei, Chen Kuan-tai, Stanley Fung, Michael Miu
Roles Liu Tin - king of gamblers
Rating52%
During an International Gambling Competition, "The King of Gamblers" Lui Tin (Chen Kuan Tai) lost to the lacivious, psychotic lesbian queen of gamblers Sheung Kung Fei Fa aka "The Gambling Flower" (Kung Suet Fa) which caused him to commit suicide. His daughter Wai Lam (Fung Sau Yin) vows to avenge her father's death and get help from her late father's good friend. Uncle Wah (Cho Tat Wah), who is a police inspector. Wah also enlists the "Lucky Stars" to assist him.
The Tigers (1991)
, 1h50Directed by Eric Tsang
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about drugs, Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Andy Lau, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Felix Wong, Michael Miu, Kent Tong, Eric Tsang
Roles Hon-Wai
Rating61%
The Tigers tells the stories of a team of five Hong Kong detectives. While busting a drug deal the brother-in-law of one of the detectives is found to be implicated and gives them a large amount of cash in exchange for their silence. But with the money comes hassle, as the organised crime syndicate want more and more in exchange for their money, leading to an action packed tale of police corruption.
The Fortune Code (1990)
, 1h29Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Sammo Hung, Andy Lau, Anita Mui, Alan Tam, Eric Tsang, Frankie Chan
Roles Triad boss gambler
Rating60%
Set during the Japanese occupation of China, The Fortune Code tells the story of the occupants of a POW camp. When Wah (Andy Lau) manages to escape from the camp to meet up with his sweetheart, he learns that she is a spy. After being enrolled in the secret service he is sent back into the camp on a secret mission.