Tsao Chien
18 titles
Filmography
18 results

Infernal Street
(1973)When a gang of criminals who run a Japanese nightclub starts trafficking morphine to locals, a doctor’s assistant takes up the fight against them.

Axing the Coffin: Death is Eternal
(1969)A nefarious duke attempts to kidnap the beautiful daughter of a general, but his plot is foiled by a skilled fighter who comes to her rescue.

The Dragon vs. Needles of Death
(1976)A young boy who was once a target of bullies has grown up to master the art of nail throwing, a skill he uses with his friend to challenge the Dragon.

The Hero
(1971)Under the control of a band of ruthless thugs, a group of villagers sets out in pursuit of a brave warrior to help banish the goons from their land.

Enter the Panther
(1975)After his father dies under mysterious circumstances, a kung fu master puts his skills to the test when he seeks vengeance upon those responsible.

One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers
(1976)Jimmy Wang Yu has to avenge his families death and tries to find his 9 deadly enemies one after another. Of course he's very cunning and he has some rather amazing moves up his sleeve. Another Wang Yu action packed classic.

The Fists of Vengeance
(1974)An officer is dispatched to a mining community, where he inspires exploited workers to unite and resist their oppressive overlords.

Shadow Girl
(1971)A young girl swordsman has stealth capability and loves to play pranks. She riles terrorists and bandits, so she has to struggle against them. During the struggle, she is injured and poisoned. A young handsome doctor saves her and then she drives away all the bad guys after rehabilitation. But the doctor keeps on exploring a way to heal the stealth problem.

Snuff Bottle Connection
(1977)A medida que los gobiernos ruso y chino llegan a acuerdos de paz, los traidores de ambos lados intentan instigar una guerra entre los paÃses.

Impetuous Fire
(1973)Two martial artists defy all the challenges they meet as they quest for the essential soul of martial arts.

The Invincible
(1972)Un insuperable espadachÃn debe defender a su gente en contra del infame khan Dragón Rojo que llega con su horda de mongoles a invadir China.

Dragon Inn
(1967)
A Touch of Zen
(1970)"Visionary" barely begins to describe this masterpiece of Chinese cinema and martial arts moviemaking. A TOUCH OF ZEN (Xia nu) by King Hu depicts the journey of Yang, a fugitive noblewoman in disguise who seeks refuge in a remote, and allegedly haunted, village. The sanctuary she and her three companions find with a shy scholar is shattered when a nefarious swordsman uncovers her identity, pitting the five against legions of blade-wielding opponents. At once a wuxia film, the tale of a spiritual quest, and a study in human nature, A TOUCH OF ZEN is an unparalleled work in Hu's formidable career and an epic of the highest order, characterized by breathtaking action choreography, stunning widescreen landscapes, and innovative editing.

Fighting of Shaolin Monks
(1976)Tamo the founder of Buddhism in China travels from India seeking a disciple and he finds one in the son a village doctor, but he doesn't want to be a disciple. However, when the young man's father is killed by a Taoist Priest, the young man studies from Tamo monk in earnest.

The Challenge of the Lady Ninja
(1983)A martial arts warrior learns that her brother fights for the opposite cause. Soon she pulls together a team of women warriors to stop her brother.

The Shaolin Brothers
(1977)The supernatural and the martial arts combine as 3 undercover monk brothers fight against tyrannical government rulers shielded by deadly magic armor.

The Way of the Tiger
(1973)An unbeatable fighter kicks into high gear with courage and righteous anger when a crime syndicate starts stealing his village’s medical supplies.

The Dark Alley
(1972)What starts as a happy love story between Wong, a champion boxer, and his beloved develops into a violent, explosive saga of blood and guts.