Chan King-Sam

Biography

Career Overview

Chan King-Sam has 110 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) with 2 titles. Signature works include The Golden Lotus, The Cave of the Silken Web, Disciples of the 36th Chamber. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Art

Gender

male

Known Credits

110

Birth Date

1933-01-01 00:00:00

Birth Place

Xinhui, Guangdong, China

Known For

• 

  The Golden Lotus
• 

  The Cave of the Silken Web
• 

  Disciples of the 36th Chamber
• 

  The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
• 

  The Boxer's Omen
• 

  Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

• Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) (2 titles)
• The Legend of Chu Liuxiang (2 titles)
• 36th Chamber of Shaolin Series (1 titles)
• The 36th Chamber of Shaolin Collection (1 titles)
• Shaolin vs Wudang Series (1 titles)
• The Sentimental Swordsman Collection (1 titles)
• Black Magic Collection (1 titles)
• The Dark Heroine Muk Lan-fa (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• David Lam Wai (4 collaborations)
• Lau Chun (4 collaborations)
• Chan Shen (3 collaborations)
• Ling Hon (3 collaborations)
• Wong Ching-Ho (3 collaborations)
• Ma Hon-Yuen (3 collaborations)
• Cheung Chok-Chow (3 collaborations)
• Wong Yu (2 collaborations)
• Wang Han-Chen (2 collaborations)
• Yi Fung (2 collaborations)

Credits

• art (92 credits)

  • Flirting

    art direction

    art
    1988
  • Millionaires' Express

    set designer

    art
    1986
  • Disciples of the 36th Chamber

    art direction

    art
    1985
  • My Mind, Your Body

    art direction

    art
    1985
  • Journey of the Doomed

    art direction

    art
    1985
  • Secret Service of the Imperial Court

    art direction

    art
    1984
  • An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty

    art direction

    art
    1984
  • Prince Charming

    art direction

    art
    1984
  • The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

    art direction

    art
    1984
  • Seeding of a Ghost

    art direction

    art
    1983
  • The Boxer's Omen

    production design

    art
    1983
  • Demon of the Lute

    set decoration

    art
    1983
  • Shaolin and Wu Tang

    art direction

    art
    1983
  • Holy Flame of the Martial World

    art direction

    art
    1983
  • Usurpers of Emperor's Power

    art direction

    art
    1983
  • The Lady Is the Boss

    art direction

    art
    1983
  • Roving Swordsman

    art direction

    art
    1983
  • The Lady Assassin

    art direction

    art
    1983
  • Buddha's Palm

    art direction

    art
    1982
  • Ambitious Kung Fu Girl

    art direction

    art
    1981
  • Black Lizard

    art direction

    art
    1981
  • The Proud Twins

    art direction

    art
    1979
  • The Last Judgement

    art direction

    art
    1979
  • Full Moon Scimitar

    art direction

    art
    1979
  • Mr. Funnybone Strikes Again

    art direction

    art
    1978
  • Swordsman and Enchantress

    art direction

    art
    1978
  • The Avenging Eagle

    art direction

    art
    1978
  • Soul of the Sword

    art direction

    art
    1978
  • The Proud Youth

    art direction

    art
    1978
  • The Dream of the Red Chamber

    art direction

    art
    1977
  • The Sentimental Swordsman

    art direction

    art
    1977
  • The Mighty Peking Man

    art direction

    art
    1977
  • The Oily Maniac

    art direction

    art
    1976
  • Killer Clans

    art direction

    art
    1976
  • The Last Tempest

    art direction

    art
    1976
  • Black Magic

    art direction

    art
    1975
  • All Mixed Up

    art direction

    art
    1975
  • The Empress Dowager

    art direction

    art
    1975
  • Young Passion

    art direction

    art
    1974
  • Sinful Adulteress

    art direction

    art
    1974
  • The Golden Lotus

    art direction

    art
    1974
  • Facets of Love

    art direction

    art
    1973
  • Back Alley Princess

    art direction

    art
    1973
  • The Black Tavern

    art direction

    art
    1972
  • Trilogy of Swordsmanship

    art direction

    art
    1972
  • The Imperial Swordsman

    art direction

    art
    1972
  • The Warlord

    art direction

    art
    1972
  • Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

    art direction

    art
    1972
  • The Oath of Death

    art direction

    art
    1971
  • Duel for Gold

    art direction

    art
    1971
  • The Shadow Whip

    art direction

    art
    1971
  • The Crimson Charm

    art direction

    art
    1971
  • The Silent Love

    art direction

    art
    1971
  • Six Assassins

    art direction

    art
    1971
  • King Eagle

    art direction

    art
    1971
  • The Three Smiles

    art direction

    art
    1969
  • Raw Courage

    art direction

    art
    1969
  • Teddy Girls

    art direction

    art
    1969
  • Colourful Partners

    art direction

    art
    1968
  • The Sword of Swords

    art direction

    art
    1968
  • Duel at the Supreme Gate

    art direction

    art
    1968
  • Forever Diamonds

    art direction

    art
    1968
  • Hotel Lavender

    set decoration

    art
    1968
  • The Story of Heroine Fan Lei-fa

    set designer

    art
    1968
  • The Land of Many Perfumes

    art direction

    art
    1968
  • Lady Jade Locket

    art direction

    art
    1967
  • The Mirror and the Lichee

    art direction

    art
    1967
  • The Cave of the Silken Web

    art direction

    art
    1967
  • Man from Interpol

    set designer

    art
    1967
  • The Pearl Phoenix

    art direction

    art
    1967
  • Landlady and Tenant

    art direction

    art
    1966
  • The Detective

    set designer

    art
    1966
  • The Black Musketeer 'F'

    art direction

    art
    1966
  • The Twin Swords

    art direction

    art
    1965
  • The West Chamber

    art direction

    art
    1965
  • Call of the Sea

    art direction

    art
    1965
  • Inside the Forbidden City

    art direction

    art
    1965
  • The Lotus Lamp

    art direction

    art
    1965
  • The Grand Substitution

    art direction

    art
    1965
  • Love in Disguise

    art direction

    art
    1965
  • Sons of the Good Earth

    art direction

    art
    1965
  • The Butterfly Chalice

    art direction

    art
    1965
  • The Female Prince

    art direction

    art
    1964
  • Midnight Evocation

    art direction

    art
    1964
  • The Crimson Palm

    art direction

    art
    1964
  • The Last Woman of Shang

    art direction

    art
    1964
  • Between Tears and Smiles

    art direction

    art
    1964
  • The Second Spring

    art direction

    art
    1963
  • The Wonderful Partner

    art direction

    art
    1960
  • The Ten Brothers Vs. the Sea Monster

    art direction

    art
    1960
  • The Story of Sima Xiangru

    art direction

    art
    1957
  • How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated Three Bullies with a Rod

    art designer

    art
    1953

• crew (18 credits)

  • Three Stooges Go Undercover

    scenic artist

    crew
    1984
  • Challenge of the Gamesters

    scenic artist

    crew
    1981
  • The Convict Killer

    scenic artist

    crew
    1980
  • Legend of the Bat

    scenic artist

    crew
    1978
  • Clans of Intrigue

    scenic artist

    crew
    1977
  • The Villains

    scenic artist

    crew
    1973
  • The Golden Knight

    scenic artist

    crew
    1970
  • The Golden Sword

    scenic artist

    crew
    1969
  • The Strange Hero Yi Zhimei

    sets & props artist

    crew
    1967
  • Sweet Is Revenge

    scenic artist

    crew
    1967
  • Bitter Fear

    scenic artist

    crew
    1966
  • The Ghost Chasers

    scenic artist

    crew
    1966
  • Ungratefulness

    sets & props artist

    crew
    1965
  • Secret of a Husband

    sets & props artist

    crew
    1965
  • Horror by the Sea

    scenic artist

    crew
    1964
  • Bloody Gloves

    scenic artist

    crew
    1961
  • The Great Devotion

    scenic artist

    crew
    1960
  • Backyard Adventures

    scenic artist

    crew
    1955