Chen Kuan-Tai
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Chen Kuan-Tai (Chinese: 陳觀泰, born 24 September 1945 in Guangdong, China) 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 and Ben McDonald.
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. His latest appearances were 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.
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Acting
Movie
The Man with the Iron Fists
as Gold Lion
2012
Movie
Dragon Tiger Gate
as Ma Kun
2006
Movie
14 Blades
as Fa Huang
2010
Movie
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
as Baldy Bai
2014
Movie
Crippled Avengers
as Black Tiger Dao Tian-Du
1978
Movie
Iceman: The Time Traveler
as Jiu Qiansui
2018
Movie
The Final Master
as Dojo Head
2015
Movie
Fire of Conscience
as Captain Kan
2010
Movie
White Vengeance
as Qiu Ran
2011
Movie
Executioners from Shaolin
as Hong Xiguan
1977
Movie
The Flying Guillotine
as Ma Teng
1975
Movie
Gallants
as Dragon
2010
Movie
The Boxer from Shantung
as Ma Yung Chen
1972
Movie
Human Lanterns
as Tan Fu
1982
Movie
The Chinese Boxer
as Casino guard (uncredited)
1970
Movie
Vampire Hunters
as Zombie Wrangler
2003
Movie
Blood Brothers
as Huang Chung
1973
Movie
Murderer
as Tai
2009
Movie
Tai-Pan
as Pirate
1986
Movie
The Duel
as Liu Shou Yi's Man (uncredited)
1971
Movie
Just Heroes
as Tai
1989
Movie
Challenge of the Masters
as Lu Ah Tsai
1976
Movie
Return of Bastard Swordsman
as Mochitsuki Soryu Han
1984
Movie
The 14 Amazons
as Soldier
1972
Crew
Movie
The 14 Amazons
Action Director
1972
Movie
The Iron Monkey
Director
1977
Movie
Xanda
Producer
2004
Movie
Big Boss of Shanghai
Director
1979
Movie
Return to Action
Producer
1990
Movie
Forsaken Cop
Producer
1990
Movie
The Chase
Martial Arts Choreographer
1971
Movie
Invincible Monkey Fist
Director
1978
Movie
Dangerous Person
Writer
1981
Movie
Blood Stained Tradewind
Producer
1990
Movie
Who Is the Killer?
Director
1982
Movie
The Simple-Minded Fellow
Director
1976