Shan Mao

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Characters played by Shan Mao

Bamboo cutter — Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976)

Skilled fighter specializing in bamboo weapon techniques, tournament competitor.

Shaolin Master Hui Xian — Shaolin Temple (1976)

Corrupt Shaolin master secretly collaborating with the Qing.

Niu Huajiao — The Shaolin Avengers (1976)

Niu Huajiao is an enforcer of Jinlun Hall's rule and works within the corrupt power structure opposed by the heroes. Alongside Lu Ying-pu, he helps continue that authority while Fang Shih Yu and Hu Hui Chien challenge the network supporting the fight clubs and the Wudang threat.

Mongol General Lu Bo Hua — Magnificent Wanderers (1977)

Mongol General Lu Bo Hua is one of the Mongol officers opposed by Chu Te-Sa and his companions. Their disguises and tricks thwart the officers' efforts, bringing the group close to danger as they evade capture. The summary identifies him as a Mongol general but does not specify any separate action or relationship beyond his opposition to the group.

Japanese Navy Officer Hiroda — The Naval Commandos (1977)

Japanese Navy Officer Hiroda is among the Japanese officers targeted by the commandos and their local allies. The officers have been gathering at Song San's establishment, and the plan is to kill them before the Japanese attack proceeds, while also destroying the enemy ships.

Taek Won Do Fighter Chin Chi Yung — One-Armed Boxer (1972)

Korean martial artist specializing in Taekwondo techniques.

Pole fighter — Goodbye Bruce Lee: His Last Game of Death (1975)

The Pole fighter is a Tower guardian from Okinawa, identified as a karateka who wields a bō. This martial artist serves the criminals by opposing the young protagonist during his forced progression through the Tower’s succession of dangerous combat levels.

Career Overview

Shan Mao has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Shaolin Temple (1974) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Dragon Dies Hard, The Screaming Tiger, Seven Indignant. 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
54

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

Frequent Collaborators

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q11306121), public domain (CC0).