Tin Ching

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Characters played by Tin Ching

Jia Rui — Dreams Of Eroticism (1977)

Jia Rui owes Jia Rong a large gambling debt and is lured by Lady Xi Feng and others into a humiliating trap. Grandfather orders him punished, after which Jia Rui becomes ill. A Doctor attributes his sickness to lovesickness, and a Taoist priest gives him a precious mirror as a proposed cure.

Mr. Hua — The Golden Lotus (1974)

A man whose drunken comments about Jinlian's feet create embarrassment after her marriage to Ximen Qing. His remarks intensify the household and neighborhood gossip surrounding the new bride, while Mrs. Hua / Li Ping Erh tries to reduce the social damage caused by his behavior.

Prince Fang Tien Ding — All Men Are Brothers (1975)

A determined defender of Hangzhou who attempts to capture the Liangshan infiltrators.

南宫灵 — Clans of Intrigue (1977)

Noble and principled martial artist who opposes the corrupt forces threatening the righteous path.

Master Shi — Trilogy of Swordsmanship (1972)

Master Shi is the suitor who succeeds in drawing the bow left by Ying Ying's late father, thereby claiming the marriage and the bow under the stated challenge. A dispute over an arrow interrupts the proceedings, however, leaving his claim confused rather than settled.

Mr. Wang — Moods of Love (1977)

Mr. Wang is connected to Fung Yu-Hua's school life and responds to the threat posed by her mother's brothel work becoming known. He warns that revealing Mrs. Fung's occupation could damage the school's reputation. Fung Yu-Hua rejects that pressure and says she is prepared to leave rather than allow it to control her.

Ma Zhong Hsin — Blood Brothers (1973)

A subordinate within Ma Hsin I's military faction who assists in enforcing Ma's orders and participates in the violent resolution of the bandit conflicts.

Chow Bing-ken — The House of 72 Tenants (1973)

The sleazy husband of the cruel landlady Pak-ku and a primary antagonist. He abuses his adopted daughter Ah Heung, attempts to rape her, and colludes with corrupt police officer 369 to extort and frame tenants. His schemes are ultimately foiled, resulting in his arrest alongside Pak-ku.

Xiang You Lun — The Pirate (1973)

Xiang You Lun is a local contact who offers help to Chang while Chang and his men pose as merchants from Macau, and he invites Chang to stay. Chang's later effort to obtain and distribute money to local fishermen brings him into conflict with Xiang, making Xiang an obstacle to Chang's plan.

Yu Xiaokai — Man of Iron (1972)

A gambler whose heavy losses at a card game with Shen Jufang nearby trigger a violent dispute involving the central fighter. His later kidnapping becomes the decisive crisis in the power struggle, as the abductors demand that his father leave Shanghai rather than pay ransom, leading to wider consequences for Yu Zhenting and the fighter.

Prince De — The Criminals (1976)

Sophisticated criminal or rival gang leader involved in strategic turf conflicts.

Sima Wuji — The Proud Youth (1978)

The captor who holds Shi Zhongying for years. After Shi escapes, Sima becomes the focus of a confrontation at his stronghold, where Master Bai and Bai Yingying also face him. He boasts that he has mastered a secret fighting style, but his opponents challenge him together.

Career Overview

Tin Ching has 133 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently The Water Margin Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Dreams Of Eroticism, 1/3 Lover, 太太万岁. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
133
Birth Date
1935-03-17
Birth Place
Shanghai, China

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Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q108444315), public domain (CC0).