Chor Yuen
- Name: Chor Yuen
- Native name: 楚原
- Given name: Zhang Baojian
- Also Known as: Chu Yuan, Zhang Baojian, Cheung Po Kin
- Nationality: Hong Konger
- Gender: Male
- Born: October 8, 1934
- Died: February 21, 2022
He added directing to his resume in 1957. Upon being signed by the Shaw Brothers in 1971, his first project at Shaw's was "Duel for Gold". Then he immediately made a name for himself by directing the highly acclaimed "Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan", then by writing and directing the 1973 version of "The House of 72 Tenants". But it was with magnificent martial arts movies and superlative swordplay films that he garnered fame, especially in his collaborations with the wuxia genre's most renowned fiction writers.
After the unique style of martial arts movies created by the directors King Hu and Chang Cheh, Chu Yuan became famous for his own style of swordplay dramas, usually starring Ti Lung and a cast of beautiful actresses.
Since the temporary easing down of the production of the Shaw film units, Chu managed to gain new fame as an actor, making memorable appearances in films, including Jackie Chan's "Police Story" and Wong Kar Wai's "Those Were the Days".
(Source: HKCM, IVL) Edit Biography
Screenwriter
Title | Rating |
---|---|
A Story of Three Loves (Part 2) | 10.0 |
Sun, Moon and Star (Part 2) | 0.0 |
Flower Petals in the Wind | 0.0 |
Director
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Blood Stained Tradewind | 0.0 |
Diary of a Big Man | 6.8 |
Let's Have a Baby | 5.0 |
The Enchantress | 7.0 |
The Emperor and His Brother | 6.2 |
The Web of Death | 7.0 |
Killer Clans | 6.8 |
The Magic Blade | 7.0 |
Haze in the Sunset | 0.0 |
The Villains | 0.0 |
The Killer | 0.0 |
Duel for Gold | 0.0 |
Maiden Thief | 0.0 |
Violet Girl | 0.0 |
A Fatal Adventure | 0.0 |
Romance of a Teenage Girl | 0.0 |
Silent Love | 8.0 |
The Black Rose | 0.0 |
Screenwriter & Director
Title | Rating |
---|---|
That Enchanting Night | 6.1 |
Last Song in Paris | 5.8 |
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan | 1.0 |
Mad Mad 83 | 0.0 |
The Spirit of the Sword | 5.9 |
Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman | 6.0 |
Black Lizard | 6.2 |
Haunted Tales | 6.2 |
The Convict Killer | 0.0 |
The Forbidden Past | 7.0 |
Murder Plot | 0.0 |
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre 2 | 6.5 |
Swordsman and Enchantress | 6.0 |
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre | 7.2 |
Pursuit of Vengeance | 8.0 |
The Sentimental Swordsman | 7.5 |
Jade Tiger | 7.1 |
Farewell to a Warrior | 0.0 |
Lover's Destiny | 0.0 |
The Big Holdup | 0.0 |
Sorrow of the Gentry | 0.0 |
Hong Kong 73 | 0.0 |
Sex, Love, and Hate | 7.0 |
The House of 72 Tenants | 7.3 |
The Lizard | 0.0 |
The Joys and Sorrows of Youth | 0.0 |
Ghost That Was Not | 0.0 |
Assistant Director
Title | Rating |
---|---|
The Precious Lotus Lamp | 0.0 |
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Golden Faith
Hong Kong Drama, 2002, 45 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Legal Entanglement
Hong Kong Drama, 2002, 22 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
A Step Into the Past
Hong Kong Drama, 2001, 40 eps
Officer Wong (Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
Armed Reaction Season 2
Hong Kong Drama, 2000, 32 eps
Ching Sau Jung [Ching Fung's father]
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
War of the Genders
Hong Kong Drama, 2000, 100 eps
[Chief]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Ups and Downs
Hong Kong Drama, 2000, 21 eps
Ling Bo
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
At the Threshold of an Era
Hong Kong Drama, 1999, 51 eps
Father Lam
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Journey to the West Season 2
Hong Kong Drama, 1998, 42 eps
Buddha
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Armed Reaction
Hong Kong Drama, 1998, 20 eps
Ching Sau Chung [Ching Fung's father]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Crimes of Passion
Hong Kong Drama, 1998, 22 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
A Measure of Love
Hong Kong Drama, 1998, 20 eps
Do Yat Sing
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Triumph Over Evil
Hong Kong Drama, 1997, 20 eps
Taoist priest Miu
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
A Recipe for the Heart
Hong Kong Drama, 1997, 29 eps
Yu Yau Bo
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Journey to the West
Hong Kong Drama, 1996, 30 eps
Buddha
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
A Kindred Spirit
Hong Kong Drama, 1995, 1128 eps
Guai Ling Go
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
The Trail of Love
Hong Kong Drama, 1995, 20 eps
Liu Chan
(Support Role)
|
5.9
|
Knot to Treasure
Hong Kong Drama, 1994, 20 eps
Lien Cheung
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
The Yang's Women Warriors
Hong Kong Drama, 1993, 20 eps
Yeung Yat
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Vampire Returns
Hong Kong Drama, 1993, 20 eps
Cheung Ho Yi
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Dummy Mommy, Without a Baby
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
[Restaurant owner]
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Those Were the Days
Hong Kong Movie, 1997,
Cho Wood Yau
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
Thunderbolt
Hong Kong Movie, 1995,
Chan Chun Tung
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Hong Kong Graffiti
Hong Kong Movie, 1995,
Boss Lee
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Twin Dragons
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
[Tong Sum's father]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
The Thief of Time
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
The Banquet
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
[Man on stairs]
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
Return of the Evil Fox
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
Mr. Wong
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
Who Cares
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Sniping
Hong Kong Movie, 1990,
Chu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Little Cop
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Mei Qing Yi
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Mr. Canton and Lady Rose
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Benjamin [Magistrate]
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
City Warriors
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Chor Ping [Councilman]
(Guest Role)
|
6.4
|
Police Story 2
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Chu Tao / Tom Koo [Crime Lord]
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
A Bloody Fight
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Cho
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Seventh Curse
Hong Kong Movie, 1986,
Chu
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Police Story 1
Hong Kong Movie, 1985,
Chu Tao / Crime Lord Tom Koo
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Carry on Doctors and Nurses
Hong Kong Movie, 1985,
[Hospital director]
(Guest Role)
|
6.4
|
Fascinating Affairs
Hong Kong Movie, 1985,
Peter Ma
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Love with the Perfect Stranger
Hong Kong Movie, 1985,
Divorce Solicitor Chan
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Cherie
Hong Kong Movie, 1984,
Chairman Chu
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
The Sensational Pair
Hong Kong Movie, 1983,
[Party guest]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Lover's Destiny
Hong Kong Movie, 1975,
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
The House of 72 Tenants
Hong Kong Movie, 1973,
[Thief in the market]
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
The Joys and Sorrows of Youth
Hong Kong Movie, 1969,
[Narrator]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Spy with My Face
Hong Kong Movie, 1966,
[Himself]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
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