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Miao Tian
★ Acting

Miao Tian

1925 – 2005 · Tongshan District, Jiangsu, China · Active 1966–2003

Miao Tian made a notable appearance in Dragon Inn (1967), a hallmark of the wuxia genre that helped define martial arts cinema in its era. The film, set in a remote inn, features intense swordplay and a gripping narrative that showcases Miao's dynamic presence. While little is documented about his broader career, his role in Dragon Inn contributes to the film's status as a cult classic, cementing its place in the annals of exploitation cinema. Miao's performance resonates with fans of the genre, reflecting the rich tapestry of 1960s action films.

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Dragon Inn

Dragon Inn

1967 ★ 7.2
as Pi Shao-Tung

When the children of an executed General are pursued in 1457 China, some heroic martial arts swordsmen intervene.

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Filmography

71 credits
2000s 3 credits
2003
Movie ★ 6.8
2003
Movie ★ 5.3
2001
What Time Is It There? as Hsiao-Kang's Father / Old Man at the Park
Movie ★ 7.0
1990s 5 credits
1999
The Hole as The Customer at Market
Movie ★ 7.0
1997
The River as Father
Movie ★ 6.7
1995
Movie ★ 7.0
1994
Rebels of the Neon God as Hsiao-kang's Father
Movie ★ 7.3
1990
Ming Ghost as Doctor
Movie ★ 6.5
1980s 6 credits
1986
Movie ★ 5.2
1983
The Trail as Master Miao
Movie ★ 6.3
1981
Movie ★ 6.0
1981
Movie ★ 5.2
1980
Movie ★ 9.0
1970s 52 credits
1979
Iron Bridge Kung-Fu as Big Boss 'Dragon Head'
Movie ★ 8.0
1979
A Pretended Rebel as Ma Tung's assistant
Movie ★ 5.3
1979
Movie ★ 7.0
1979
One Foot Crane as Ku Ling Ting
Movie ★ 5.5
1979
Movie ★ 3.9
1978
Movie ★ 5.2
1978
Movie ★ 6.2
1978
Movie ★ 6.6
1978
Movie ★ 7.5
1978
Movie ★ 6.0
1978
Phantom Kung Fu as Liu Sze Hai
Movie ★ 6.3
1977
Pai Yu Ching as Miao Shao-Tian
Movie
1977
Movie ★ 8.0
1977
Movie ★ 5.0
1976
Movie ★ 5.5
1976
The Last Tempest as Chief Eunuch Li Lien Ying
Movie ★ 6.4
1976
Movie ★ 8.0
1976
7-Man Army as Japanese General
Movie ★ 6.2
1975
The Empress Dowager as Chief Eunuch Li Lien Ying
Movie ★ 8.0
1974
Movie ★ 4.7
1974
Movie ★ 6.5
1974
Movie
1974
Movie ★ 5.5
1973
The Queen Bee as Master
Movie ★ 6.0
1973
Movie ★ 7.0
1973
Infernal Street as Japanischer Big Boss
Movie ★ 4.5
1973
Movie ★ 5.5
1973
Movie ★ 4.5
1972
Movie ★ 7.8
1972
The Bold Three as Boss Shih Hou (Tiger)
Movie
1972
Movie
1972
Movie ★ 4.0
1971
Movie ★ 6.4
1971
Shadow Girl as Blind hermit
Movie ★ 9.0
1971
The Brave and the Evil as Inn Boss Ding Er
Movie ★ 6.5
1971
Blood of the Dragon as Prime Minister Sing Pa Tou
Movie ★ 6.4
1971
Movie ★ 7.0
1971
Movie ★ 7.0
1971
The Ghost Hill as Green Demon
Movie
1971
Movie ★ 6.0
1971
Movie ★ 8.5
1970
A Touch of Zen as Nie Qiu (Men Da's Advisor)
Movie ★ 7.6
1970
Movie
1960s 4 credits
1969
Iron Mistress as Tan Ke-Ning
Movie ★ 6.0
1968
Movie ★ 6.0
1967
Dragon Inn as Pi Shao-Tung
Movie ★ 7.4
1966
Movie ★ 7.0
Crew Credits
1970s 1 credit
1970
A Touch of Zen Assistant Director
Movie ★ 7.6