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Sun Chien
★ Acting

Sun Chien

Born 1955 · Taiwan · Active 1977–1991

Born in 1955 in Taiwan, Sun Chien rose to prominence in the martial arts genre through his roles in films like Crippled Avengers (1978) and Ninja and the Warriors of Fire (1987). A product of the Shaw Brothers studio, he became known as one of the 5 Venoms, often collaborating with director Chang Cheh. His performances are marked by a blend of action and charisma, contributing significantly to the cult status of these films. After a successful stint in Hong Kong cinema, he transitioned to action directing before retiring in the early 90s.

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Ninja and the Warriors of Fire

Ninja and the Warriors of Fire

1987 ★ 5.0

The Black Ninja Empire want a "confidential blueprint" in the possession of Vietnam vet Robin and will stop at nothing to get it. When Robin's fiancée is murdered, her sister joins the White Ninja Empire and teams up with Robin to wreak bloody vengeance.

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Filmography

64 credits
1990s 2 credits
1991
Angry Ranger as Big Circle Han
Movie ★ 7.4
1991
The Plot as Chan Nam
Movie ★ 5.0
1980s 45 credits
1989
Movie ★ 7.0
1989
Movie ★ 9.5
1988
Movie ★ 4.3
1988
Movie ★ 5.7
1988
Movie ★ 5.8
1988
Movie
1988
Movie ★ 4.0
1988
Movie ★ 10.0
1987
Movie ★ 6.3
1987
Movie ★ 6.5
1987
Movie ★ 6.0
1987
The Vampire Is Alive as Three Killed Warriors
Movie ★ 4.8
1987
Movie ★ 4.8
1987
Movie ★ 5.2
1987
Movie ★ 5.0
1987
Movie ★ 5.4
1987
Movie
1987
Movie ★ 6.2
1986
Movie ★ 5.3
1986
TV
1985
Movie ★ 8.5
1985
Movie ★ 6.4
1984
Movie ★ 6.0
1984
Movie ★ 6.4
1983
Movie ★ 6.0
1983
The Lady Assassin as Kam Fung Chi
Movie ★ 7.1
1983
Movie ★ 6.3
1983
Movie ★ 7.0
1982
House of Traps as Yan Chun Min
Movie ★ 6.3
1982
Clan Feuds as Little Prince
Movie ★ 6.7
1982
Human Lanterns as Sgt. Poon
Movie ★ 6.2
1982
Ode to Gallantry as Bei Haishi
Movie ★ 6.0
1982
Movie ★ 6.0
1981
Black Lizard as Constable Tieh Fu
Movie ★ 6.6
1981
Movie ★ 6.4
1981
Movie ★ 6.6
1981
Movie ★ 6.8
1981
The Emperor and His Brother as No. 7, Hu Tin Wang
Movie ★ 5.8
1980
Two Champions of Shaolin as Chin Ta Lei (Jin Tailai)
Movie ★ 6.3
1980
The Rebel Intruders as Tang Yu-Tung
Movie ★ 6.7
1980
Heaven and Hell as Lin Wei Gang
Movie ★ 5.9
1970s 10 credits
1979
Kid with the Golden Arm as Yang Hu Yun / Iron Feet Lad
Movie ★ 6.8
1979
Movie ★ 7.2
1979
The Daredevils as Xinzheng
Movie ★ 7.1
1979
Movie ★ 6.3
1979
Movie ★ 7.2
1978
The Five Venoms as Gao Ji, the Scorpion / Chief Constable Ma
Movie ★ 6.6
1978
Movie ★ 6.9
1978
Movie ★ 6.5
1978
The Brave Archer 2 as Luk Koon Ying
Movie ★ 6.6
1977
Chinatown Kid as Yang Jian Wen
Movie ★ 6.5
Crew Credits
1990s 3 credits
1991
The Plot Action Director
Movie ★ 5.0
1991
Angry Ranger Assistant Director
Movie ★ 7.4
1990
Widow Warriors Martial Arts Choreographer
Movie ★ 6.8
1980s 4 credits
1988
Robo Vampire Action Director
Movie ★ 4.6
1987
Devil's Dynamite Action Director
Movie ★ 4.8
1987
The Vampire Is Alive Action Director
Movie ★ 4.8
1987
Movie ★ 3.0