Sun Chien
Biography
Born January 26, 1955 in Taiwan under the name Suen Jian-yuan, Sun Chien (Chinese: 孫建) lost both parents while young and was brought up by his two sisters. In 1976, director Chang Cheh was recruiting new stars in Taiwan for the movie Chinatown Kid. Tae kwon do veteran Sun was selected among many competitors and was given the supporting role in the movie. Sun since developed his career in Hong Kong (notably as one of the 5 Venoms) and signed as a contract actor with Shaw Brothers for eight years. Being one of "Chang's Cohorts," he often starred in the director's action and martial arts movies. After Shaw Brothers ceased film production in 1986 to focus on TV projects, Sun lent his talents to subpar "cut-and-paste" productions for producer Tomas Tang's Filmark International. In the early 90s he served as an action director and assistant director on several films before retiring in 1992.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (49)
Angry Ranger
as Big Circle Han
1991
The Plot
as Chan Nam
1991
Widow Warriors
Martial Arts Choreographer (Crew)
1990
Instant Rage
1989
Satanic Crystals
1989
Robo Vampire
Action Director (Directing)
1988
Ninja, Demon's Massacre
1988
The Spy Inferno
1988
Crocodile Fury
1988
Fatal Command
1988
The Vampire Raiders
1988
Treasure Hunter
1988
Operation Foxhunt
1988
Yu Pui Tsuen II
1987
Devil's Dynamite
1987
Ninja: American Warrior
1987
Mission War Flames
1987
Ninja Death Squad
1987
Empire of Spiritual Ninja
1987
Ninja in the Killing Field
1987
The Vampire Is Alive
as Three Killed Warriors
1987
Terminal Angels
1987
Ninja and the Warriors of Fire
1987
Ninja Fantasy
1986
Pursuit of a Killer
as Lei Kung
1985
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
as Governor's Man
1985
Secret Service of the Imperial Court
as Li Yi
1984
Return of Bastard Swordsman
as Xie Ping
1984
Little Dragon Maiden
as Chief Qiu
1983
Bastard Swordsman
as Xie Ping
1983
The Lady is the Boss
as Ah Chang
1983
The Lady Assassin
as Kam Fung Chi
1983
Ode to Gallantry
as Bei Haishi
1982
Human Lanterns
as Sgt. Poon
1982
The Spirit of the Sword
as Bai Zhong
1982
Clan Feuds
as Little Prince
1982
House of Traps
as Yan Chun Min
1982
What Price Honesty?
as Luo Zhang
1981
Black Lizard
as Constable Tieh Fu
1981
The Brave Archer 3
as Scholar
1981
The Duel of the Century
as Hua Manlou
1981
The Emperor and His Brother
as No. 7, Hu Tin Wang
1981
The Rebel Intruders
as Tang Yu-Tung
1980
Two Champions of Shaolin
as Chin Ta Lei (Jin Tailai)
1980
Heaven and Hell
as Lin Wei Gang
1980
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
as Wang Yin Lin
1979
Kid with the Golden Arm
as Yang Hu Yun / Iron Feet Lad
1979
The Magnificent Ruffians
as Feng Jia Ji
1979
The Daredevils
as Xinzheng
1979
