Born in 1959 in Incheon, South Korea, Chen Shan emerged as a prominent figure in the martial arts genre during the 1980s. He is best known for his role in Ninja Hunter (1987), where he delivers a compelling performance that highlights his skills and charisma. With a filmography spanning from 1979 to 1994, Chen not only acted but also contributed as an assistant director and martial arts director, shaping the action sequences in various films. His work in Ninja Hunter continues to resonate with fans of cult cinema, solidifying his place in the genre's history.
Ninja Hunter
The plot centres around Wu Tang villain, Abbot White, who wants to destroy the Shaolin monks and become supreme martial artist. In order to do so, he teams up with a clan of Ninjas, led by three masters – gold lamé ninja, white mustachioed ninja and black ninja – and succeeds in destroying the Shaolin temple and most of its inhabitants. However, there are some survivors. It is their job to pass on the knowledge of the Shaolin finger jab to a new generation, who must defeat the ninjas and Abbott White if peace and order is to be restored.
