Chor Yuen

Biography

Cheung Po-kin (Chinese: 楚原, 9/16/1934 - 2/21/2022), better known by his stage name Chor Yuen, was a Hong Kong-Chinese film director, screenwriter and actor.

Career Overview

Chor Yuen has 197 screen credits in a career dating back to 1956. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Legend of Chu Liuxiang with 3 titles. Signature works include The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre, The Enchantress, Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Directing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 197
Birth Date: 1934-10-08 00:00:00
Birth Place: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

The Legend of Chu Liuxiang (3 titles)
Police Story (2 titles)
The Sentimental Swordsman Collection (2 titles)
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre Collection (2 titles)
The Kung Fu Kids Collection (1 titles)
The Wisely Series (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

David Lam Wai (3 collaborations)
Lo Lieh (3 collaborations)
Yuen Wah (2 collaborations)
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong (2 collaborations)
Elliot Ngok Wah (2 collaborations)
Yuen Bun (2 collaborations)
Wong Chi-Ming (2 collaborations)
Alex Fong Chung-Sun (2 collaborations)
Chen Kuan-Tai (2 collaborations)
Derek Yee Tung-Sing (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (45 credits)
- Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Dummy Mommy, Without a Baby
  Restaurant Owner
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- The Legendary Four Aces
  沈周
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Episode 52 (2000) ... 沈周 actor actors
  
  - Episode 51 (2000) ... 沈周 actor actors
  
  - Episode 50 (2000) ... 沈周 actor actors
  
  - Episode 49 (2000) ... 沈周 actor actors
  
  - Episode 48 (2000) ... 沈周 actor actors
  
  2000
- War of the Genders
  
  - Episode 100 (2000) ... 夏浪 actor actors
  
  - Episode 99 (2000) ... 夏浪 actor actors
  
  - Episode 98 (2000) ... 夏浪 actor actors
  
  - Episode 97 (2000) ... 夏浪 actor actors
  
  - Episode 96 (2000) ... 夏浪 actor actors
  
  2000
- Gigolo of Chinese Hollywood
  Shek Pei
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- At the Threshold of an Era
  
  - Episode 36 (1999) ... 连神父（Father Lam） actor actors
  
  - Episode 2 (1999) ... 连神父（Father Lam） actor actors
  
  - Episode 1 (1999) ... 连神父（Father Lam） actor actors
  
  1999
- Armed Reaction
  
  - Episode 32 (2001) ... 程守忠 actor actors
  
  - Episode 31 (2001) ... 程守忠 actor actors
  
  - Episode 30 (2001) ... 程守忠 actor actors
  
  - Episode 29 (2001) ... 程守忠 actor actors
  
  - Episode 28 (2001) ... 程守忠 actor actors
  
  1998
- Those Were the Days
  Cho Wood Yau
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- Journey to the West
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Episode 42 (1998) ... actor actors
  
  - Episode 41 (1998) ... actor actors
  
  - Episode 40 (1998) ... actor actors
  
  - Episode 39 (1998) ... actor actors
  
  - Episode 38 (1998) ... actor actors
  
  1996
- Thunderbolt
  Jackie's father
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- Hong Kong Graffiti
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- Family Affairs
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father
  Lord Watsons
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Millionaire Cop
  Sergeant Lai
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Twin Dragons
  Uncle Tang
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- The Thief of Time
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- The File Of Justice
  
  - Episode 45 (1997) ... 程乐天 / "Victor"（法官） actor actors
  
  - Episode 29 (1997) ... 程乐天 / "Victor"（法官） actor actors
  
  - Episode 28 (1997) ... 程乐天 / "Victor"（法官） actor actors
  
  - Episode 27 (1997) ... 程乐天 / "Victor"（法官） actor actors
  
  - Episode 26 (1997) ... 程乐天 / "Victor"（法官） actor actors
  
  1992
- The Banquet
  Man on Stairs
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Return of the Evil Fox
  Mr. Wong
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Family Squad
  黄家景
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Episode 227 (1992) ... 黄家景 actor actors
  
  - Episode 226 (1992) ... 黄家景 actor actors
  
  - Episode 225 (1992) ... 黄家景 actor actors
  
  - Episode 224 (1992) ... 黄家景 actor actors
  
  - Episode 223 (1992) ... 黄家景 actor actors
  
  1991
- Little Kids Beat the Boss
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- The Sniping
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Who Cares
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather
  Magistrate Benjamin
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Little Cop
  Mei QIng Yi
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- City Warriors
  Councilman Chor Ping
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Police Story 2
  Chu Tao
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- A Bloody Fight
  Mr Cho
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Dirty Girl
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Wonder Women
  Yammie's father
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- Born to Gamble
  Hsin, King Gambler
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- The Seventh Curse
  Dr. Chu
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- The First Vampire in China
  Village Elder
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- Police Story
  Chu Tao
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Carry On Doctors and Nurses
  Hospital Director
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Fascinating Affairs
  Peter Ma
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Love with the Perfect Stranger
  Divorce Solicitor Chan
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Cherie
  Chairman Chu
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- The Sensational Pair
  Party guest
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
  Self (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1973
- The House of 72 Tenants
  Thief in the market
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1973
- A Mad Woman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1964
- The Great Devotion
  Kwok-Hung
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1960
directing (104 credits)
- Blood Stained Tradewind
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1990
- Sleazy Dizzy
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1990
- Diary of a Big Man
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1988
- That Enchanting Night
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1987
- Last Song in Paris
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1986
- Let's Have a Baby
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1985
- Fascinating Affairs
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1985
- Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1984
- The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1984
- Descendant of the Sun
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1983
- Mad, Mad 83
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1983
- Roving Swordsman
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1983
- The Enchantress
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1983
- The Spirit of the Sword
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1982
- Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1982
- Black Lizard
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1981
- The Duel of the Century
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1981
- The Emperor and His Brother
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1981
- Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1981
- Bat Without Wings
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1980
- Heroes Shed No Tears
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1980
- Haunted Tales
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1980
- The Convict Killer
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1980
- The Proud Twins
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1979
- Murder Plot
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1979
- Full Moon Scimitar
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1979
- Swordsman and Enchantress
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1978
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1978
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1978
- Legend of the Bat
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1978
- Clan of Amazons
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1978
- Pursuit of Vengeance
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1977
- The Sentimental Swordsman
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1977
- Death Duel
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1977
- The Jade Tiger
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1977
- Clans of Intrigue
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1977
- The Forbidden Past
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1976
- The Web of Death
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1976
- The Magic Blade
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1976
- Farewell to a Warrior
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1976
- Killer Clans
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1976
- Lover's Destiny
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1975
- The Big Holdup
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1975
- Sorrow of the Gentry
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1974
- Hong Kong 73
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1974
- Sex, Love and Hate
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1974
- The House of 72 Tenants
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1973
- Haze in the Sunset
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1973
- The Villains
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1973
- The Bastard
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1973
- The Lizard
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1972
- The Killer
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1972
- Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1972
- Duel for Gold
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1971
- Cold Blade
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1970
- Dial for Murder
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1970
- The Prodigal
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1969
- Lovely Husbands
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1969
- The Youth
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1969
- Winter Love
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1968
- Rhapsody
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1968
- Young, Pregnant and Unmarried
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1968
- Purple Night
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1968
- 玉女癡情
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1968
- To Rose with Love
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1967
- A Death Pass
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1967
- Romance of a Teenage Girl
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1967
- Man from Interpol
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1967
- The Jade Goddess Steals
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1967
- 神秘的血案
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1966
- The Violet Girl
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1966
- Spy with My Face
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1966
- Legacy
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1966
- Little Foursome Family
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1966
- Silent Love
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1965
- Doomed Love
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1965
- Love Never Fades
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1965
- The Black Rose
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1965
- Spring Obsession
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1965
- Ungratefulness
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1965
- Secret of a Husband
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1965
- Love in Disguise
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1965
- 情海金枝
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1965
- A Mad Woman
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1964
- The Diary of a Husband, Part 2
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1964
- A Deadly Night
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1964
- Absent-minded Wife
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1964
- The Diary of a Husband
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1964
- Rose in Tears
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1963
- 情之所钟
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1963
- Ching Ming Festival
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1962
- A Man Betrayal, Part Two
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1962
- A Man Betrayal, Part One
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1962
- 患难真情
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1962
- Ghost That Was Not
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1961
- Forever Beloved
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1961
- The Great Devotion
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1960
- 秋风残叶
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1960
- The Natural Son
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1959
- 风雨幽兰
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1959
- Autumn Comes to Purple Rose Garden
  
  assistant director
  
  directing
  
  1958
- Moon Over Malaya
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1957
- Blood Stains the Valley of Love
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1957
- The Precious Lotus Lamp
  
  assistant director
  
  directing
  
  1956
writing (47 credits)
- That Enchanting Night
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1987
- Last Song in Paris
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1986
- Fascinating Affairs
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1985
- Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1984
- Roving Swordsman
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1983
- Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1982
- Black Lizard
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1981
- The Duel of the Century
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1981
- Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1981
- Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1981
- Bat Without Wings
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1980
- Heroes Shed No Tears
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1980
- Haunted Tales
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1980
- The Convict Killer
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1980
- The Proud Twins
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1979
- Murder Plot
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1979
- Full Moon Scimitar
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1979
- Swordsman and Enchantress
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1978
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1978
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1978
- Legend of the Bat
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1978
- Clan of Amazons
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1978
- Pursuit of Vengeance
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1977
- The Sentimental Swordsman
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1977
- Death Duel
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1977
- The Jade Tiger
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1977
- The Forbidden Past
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1976
- Farewell to a Warrior
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1976
- The Big Holdup
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1975
- Hong Kong 73
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1974
- Sex, Love and Hate
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1974
- The House of 72 Tenants
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1973
- The Lizard
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1972
- Cold Blade
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1970
- Dial for Murder
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1970
- The Youth
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1969
- A Mad Woman
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1964
- Absent-minded Wife
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1964
- The Diary of a Husband
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1964
- Rose in Tears
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1963
- Murder Case in Chinatown
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1961
- Ghost That Was Not
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1961
- Forever Beloved
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1961
- The Great Devotion
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1960
- The Natural Son
  
  adaptation
  
  writing
  
  1959
- China Wife
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1957
- The Seventh Heaven
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1956
crew (1 credits)
- Autumn Comes to Purple Rose Garden
  
  script
  
  crew
  
  1958