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 198 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 Mad, Mad 83, The Magic Blade, The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre. 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

198

Birth Date

1934-10-08 00:00:00

Birth Place

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Known For

• 

  Mad, Mad 83
• 

  The Magic Blade
• 

  The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
• 

  The Enchantress
• 

  The Emperor and His Brother
• 

  The Sentimental Swordsman

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

• Yuen Wah (5 collaborations)
• Ti Lung (4 collaborations)
• Lo Lieh (4 collaborations)
• Ku Feng (4 collaborations)
• Ching Miao (4 collaborations)
• Eddie Koo Koon Chung (4 collaborations)
• Huang Pei-Chih (4 collaborations)
• Yuen Bun (4 collaborations)
• Norman Tsui Siu-Keung (3 collaborations)
• Chan Shen (3 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 (105 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
  • Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

    director

    directing
    1972
  • Duel for Gold

    director

    directing
    1971
  • The Killer

    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
  • The Thief with Baby Face

    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