Chor Yuen
Biography
Chor Yuen, born Cheung Po-kin, was a Hong Kong-Chinese film director, screenwriter, and actor. Known primarily for his work in directing, he accumulated 172 known credits in the industry. He was born in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China on October 8, 1934. Throughout his life and career, he established himself as a prominent figure in Chinese-language cinema before his death on February 21, 2022, at the age of 87.
Career overview
Chor Yuen, also known by the Chinese name Cheung Po-kin, was a Hong Kong-Chinese film director, screenwriter, and actor. Born in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China on October 8, 1934, he built a substantial body of work in the film industry, accumulating one hundred seventy-two known credits over the course of his career.
He was best known for his work in directing. Throughout his professional life, his contributions to cinema spanned multiple roles behind and in front of the camera, establishing him as a notable figure in Hong Kong-Chinese filmmaking.
Chor Yuen passed away on February 21, 2022, at the age of eighty-seven. His legacy as a director, screenwriter, and actor remains documented through his extensive filmography and credits in the industry.
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- Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003) as Self
- Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia (2003) as Self
- Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong (2003) as Self
- Legal Entanglement (2002)
- A Step Into The Past (2001) as 王Sir
- Dummy Mommy, Without a Baby (2001) as Restaurant Owner
- War of the Genders (2000) as 夏浪
- The Legendary Four Aces (2000) as 沈周
- Ups And Downs (2000) as 凌波
- Time Off (2000)
- When Dreams Come True (2000)
- At the Threshold of an Era (1999) as 连神父(Father Lam)
- A Loving Spirit (1999)
- Gigolo of Chinese Hollywood (1999) as Shek Pei
- Armed Reaction (1998) as 程守忠
- Crimes of Passion (1998)
- Simply Ordinary (1998)
- A Measure of Love (1998)
- A Recipe for the Heart (1997)
- Triumph Over Evil (1997)
- Those Were the Days (1997) as Cho Wood Yau
- Journey to the West (1996)
- Night Journey (1996)
- The Criminal Investigator (1995)
- The Fist Of Law (1995)
- Thunderbolt (1995) as Jackie's father
- Trail of Love (1995)
- The Unexpected (1995)
- Hong Kong Graffiti (1995)
- Knot to Treasure (1994)
- Family Affairs (1994)
- 为食到飞起 (1994)
- The Vampire Returns (1993) as 张可以
- The Spirit of Love (1993)
- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father (1993) as Lord Watsons
- Yang's Women Warriors (1993)
- Millionaire Cop (1993) as Sergeant Lai
- The File Of Justice (1992) as 程乐天 / "Victor"(法官)
- Twin Dragons (1992) as Uncle Tang
- The Thief of Time (1992)
- Family Squad (1991) as 黄家景
- The Banquet (1991) as Man on Stairs
- Return of the Evil Fox (1991) as Mr. Wong
- Sleazy Dizzy (1990) Director
- Blood Stained Tradewind (1990) Director
- Little Kids Beat the Boss (1990)
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) as Magistrate Benjamin
- Little Cop (1989) as Mei QIng Yi
- Who Cares (1989)
- The Sniping (1989)
- Police Story 2 (1988) as Chu Tao
- Dirty Girl (1988)
- City Warriors (1988) as Councilman Chor Ping
- Diary of a Big Man (1988) Director
- A Bloody Fight (1988) as Mr Cho
- That Enchanting Night (1987) Director
- That Enchanting Night (1987) Screenplay
- Wonder Women (1987) as Yammie's father
- Born to Gamble (1987) as Hsin, King Gambler
- The Seventh Curse (1986) as Dr. Chu
- Last Song in Paris (1986) Director
- Last Song in Paris (1986) Writer
- The First Vampire in China (1986) as Village Elder
- Police Story (1985) as Chu Tao
- Carry On Doctors and Nurses (1985) as Hospital Director
- Fascinating Affairs (1985) as Peter Ma
- Fascinating Affairs (1985) Director
- Fascinating Affairs (1985) Screenplay
- Let's Have a Baby (1985) Director
- Love with the Perfect Stranger (1985) as Divorce Solicitor Chan
- The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre (1984) Director
- 香江歲月 (1984)
- Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan (1984) Writer
- Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan (1984) Director
- Cherie (1984) as Chairman Chu
- The Enchantress (1983) Director
- Descendant of the Sun (1983) Director
- Mad, Mad 83 (1983) Director
- Roving Swordsman (1983) Writer
- Roving Swordsman (1983) Director
- The Sensational Pair (1983) as Party guest
- The Green Dragon Conspiracy (1982) Director
- Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman (1982) Screenplay
- Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman (1982) Director
- The Spirit of the Sword (1982) Director
- The Duel of the Century (1981) Writer
- The Duel of the Century (1981) Director
- The Emperor and His Brother (1981) Director
- Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981) Director
- Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981) Screenplay
- Black Lizard (1981) Director
- Black Lizard (1981) Screenplay
- Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja (1981) Writer
- Bat Without Wings (1980) Writer
- Bat Without Wings (1980) Director
- Heroes Shed No Tears (1980) Writer
- Heroes Shed No Tears (1980) Director
- The Convict Killer (1980) Director
- The Convict Killer (1980) Writer
- Haunted Tales (1980) Writer
- Haunted Tales (1980) Director
- Full Moon Scimitar (1979) Writer
- Full Moon Scimitar (1979) Director
- The Proud Twins (1979) Writer
- The Proud Twins (1979) Director
- Murder Plot (1979) Writer
- Murder Plot (1979) Director
- Swordsman and Enchantress (1978) Director
- Swordsman and Enchantress (1978) Writer
- Clan of Amazons (1978) Director
- Clan of Amazons (1978) Writer
- Legend of the Bat (1978) Screenplay
- Legend of the Bat (1978) Director
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978) Director
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978) Screenplay
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II (1978) Director
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II (1978) Writer
- Clans of Intrigue (1977) Director
- Death Duel (1977) Director
- Death Duel (1977) Writer
- The Sentimental Swordsman (1977) Writer
- The Sentimental Swordsman (1977) Director
- Pursuit of Vengeance (1977) Director
- Pursuit of Vengeance (1977) Writer
- The Jade Tiger (1977) Director
- The Jade Tiger (1977) Writer
- Killer Clans (1976) Director
- The Web of Death (1976) Director
- The Magic Blade (1976) Director
- Farewell to a Warrior (1976) Writer
- Farewell to a Warrior (1976) Director
- The Forbidden Past (1976) Director
- The Forbidden Past (1976) Screenplay
- The Big Holdup (1975) Director
- The Big Holdup (1975) Writer
- Lover's Destiny (1975) Director
- Hong Kong 73 (1974) Director
- Hong Kong 73 (1974) Writer
- Sex, Love and Hate (1974) Director
- Sex, Love and Hate (1974) Writer
- Sorrow of the Gentry (1974) Director
- Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973) as Self (uncredited)
- The House of 72 Tenants (1973) as Thief in the market
- The House of 72 Tenants (1973) Director
- The House of 72 Tenants (1973) Writer
- Haze in the Sunset (1973) Director
- The Bastard (1973) Director
- The Villains (1973) Director
- Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972) Director
- The Lizard (1972) Director
- The Lizard (1972) Writer
- The Killer (1972) Director
- Duel for Gold (1971) Director
- Dial for Murder (1970) Director
- Dial for Murder (1970) Screenplay
- Cold Blade (1970) Screenplay
- Cold Blade (1970) Director
- The Prodigal (1969) Director
- The Youth (1969) Director
- The Youth (1969) Screenplay
- Lovely Husbands (1969) Director
- 玉女癡情 (1968) Director
- Rhapsody (1968) Director
- Purple Night (1968) Director
- Winter Love (1968) Director
- Young, Pregnant and Unmarried (1968) Director
- Romance of a Teenage Girl (1967) Director
- To Rose with Love (1967) Director
- Man from Interpol (1967) Director
- The Jade Goddess Steals (1967) Director
- A Death Pass (1967) Director
- Legacy (1966) Director
- Spy with My Face (1966) Director
- The Violet Girl (1966) Director
- Little Foursome Family (1966) Director
- 神秘的血案 (1966) Director
- The Black Rose (1965) Director
- Spring Obsession (1965) Director
- Ungratefulness (1965) Director
- Doomed Love (1965) Director
- Silent Love (1965) Director
- 情海金枝 (1965) Director
- Love Never Fades (1965) Director
- Love in Disguise (1965) Director
- Secret of a Husband (1965) Director
- A Deadly Night (1964) Director
- The Diary of a Husband, Part 2 (1964) Director
- A Mad Woman (1964)
- A Mad Woman (1964) Writer
- A Mad Woman (1964) Director
- Absent-minded Wife (1964) Screenplay
- Absent-minded Wife (1964) Director
- The Diary of a Husband (1964) Director
- The Diary of a Husband (1964) Screenplay
- Rose in Tears (1963) Writer
- Rose in Tears (1963) Director
- 情之所钟 (1963) Director
- Ching Ming Festival (1962) Director
- A Man Betrayal, Part Two (1962) Director
- A Man Betrayal, Part One (1962) Director
- 患难真情 (1962) Director
- Murder Case in Chinatown (1961) Screenplay
- Ghost That Was Not (1961) Writer
- Ghost That Was Not (1961) Director
- Forever Beloved (1961) Director
- Forever Beloved (1961) Screenplay
- The Great Devotion (1960) as Kwok-Hung
- The Great Devotion (1960) Screenplay
- The Great Devotion (1960) Director
- 秋风残叶 (1960) Director
- 风雨幽兰 (1959) Director
- The Natural Son (1959) Director
- The Natural Son (1959) Adaptation
- Autumn Comes to Purple Rose Garden (1958) Assistant Director
- Autumn Comes to Purple Rose Garden (1958) Script
- China Wife (1957) Writer
- Blood Stains the Valley of Love (1957) Director
- Moon Over Malaya (1957) Director
- The Precious Lotus Lamp (1956) Assistant Director
- The Seventh Heaven (1956) Screenplay