Chang Cheh

Chang Cheh

Deceased · Born: Feb 10, 1923 · Died: Jun 22, 2002

Personal Details

BornFeb 10, 1923 Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Biography

Chang Cheh, a legendary filmmaker of unyielding influence, was born on February 10, 1923, a date that would eventually give rise to a cinematic legacy that would captivate audiences for generations to come.

As the most prominent and prolific director of Shaw Brothers Studio, Chang Cheh left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, his extensive repertoire of films serving as a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft.

Some of his most iconic works include the Five Venoms, a film that has become synonymous with the Shaw Brothers brand, as well as the Brave Archer series, which was adapted from the revered works of Jin Yong, a literary giant in the realm of wuxia fiction.

Additionally, Chang Cheh's filmography boasts the critically acclaimed One-Armed Swordsman, a masterpiece within the genres of wuxia and kung fu that has stood the test of time, as well as numerous other films that have solidified his position as a master filmmaker.

Throughout his illustrious career, Chang Cheh's innovative storytelling, technical expertise, and ability to balance action and drama have earned him widespread acclaim and admiration, cementing his status as a true legend in the world of cinema.

Sadly, Chang Cheh passed away on June 22, 2002, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and influence filmmakers to this day.

Career

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1972
The Angry Guest
The Angry Guest as Boss Yamaguchi (uncredited)
{"id":125942,"title":"Shang Hai tan: Shi san tai bao","year":"1984","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shang-hai-tan-shi-san-tai-bao","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125942.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125942.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":221691,"title":"Five Elements Ninjas","year":"1982","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/five-elements-ninjas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221691.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221691.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Five Elements Ninjas
Five Elements Ninjas as Director, Screenplay
{"id":227376,"title":"The Sword Stained with Royal Blood","year":"1981","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sword-stained-with-royal-blood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227376.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227376.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":227688,"title":"Cha shou","year":"1981","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cha-shou","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227688.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227688.jpg"},"released":1}
Cha shou
Cha shou as Director, Writer
{"id":130047,"title":"The Spearman of Death","year":"1980","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-spearman-of-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_130047.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_130047.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
The Spearman of Death
The Spearman of Death as Director, Writer
{"id":226930,"title":"Two Champions of Death","year":"1980","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/two-champions-of-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226930.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226930.jpg"},"released":1}
Two Champions of Death
Two Champions of Death as Director, Screenplay
{"id":89403,"title":"The Kid with the Golden Arm","year":"1979","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kid-with-the-golden-arm","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_89403.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_89403.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":223812,"title":"Avenging Warriors of Shaolin","year":"1979","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/avenging-warriors-of-shaolin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223812.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223812.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":121392,"title":"Crippled Avengers","year":"1978","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crippled-avengers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121392.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Crippled Avengers
Crippled Avengers as Director, Writer
{"id":26508,"title":"Nan Shao Lin yu bei Shao Lin","year":"1978","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nan-shao-lin-yu-bei-shao-lin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26508.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26508.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":89340,"title":"Five Deadly Venoms","year":"1978","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/five-deadly-venoms","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_89340.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_89340.jpg"},"released":1}
Five Deadly Venoms
Five Deadly Venoms as Director, Writer
{"id":121385,"title":"Life Combat","year":"1978","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/life-combat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121385.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121385.jpg"},"released":1}
Life Combat
Life Combat as Director, Screenplay
{"id":123430,"title":"The Brave Archer","year":"1977","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-brave-archer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_123430.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_123430.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":223100,"title":"Chinatown Kid","year":"1977","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chinatown-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223100.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223100.jpg"},"released":1}
Chinatown Kid
Chinatown Kid as Director, Writer
{"id":89371,"title":"Shaolin Temple","year":"1976","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shaolin-temple","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_89371.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_89371.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple as Director, Writer
{"id":221777,"title":"The Shaolin Avengers","year":"1976","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-shaolin-avengers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221777.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221777.jpg"},"released":1}
The Shaolin Avengers
The Shaolin Avengers as Director, Screenplay
{"id":100206,"title":"Hong quan xiao zi","year":"1975","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hong-quan-xiao-zi","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_100206.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_100206.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Hong quan xiao zi
Hong quan xiao zi as Director, Writer
{"id":222208,"title":"Dong kai ji","year":"1975","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dong-kai-ji","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222208.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222208.jpg"},"released":1}
Dong kai ji
Dong kai ji as Director, Writer
{"id":12086,"title":"5 Masters of Death","year":"1974","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/5-masters-of-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_12086.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_12086.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":24782,"title":"Shaolin Martial Arts","year":"1974","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shaolin-martial-arts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24782.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24782.jpg"},"released":1}
Shaolin Martial Arts
Shaolin Martial Arts as Director, Writer
{"id":97079,"title":"Kung Fu Invaders","year":"1974","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kung-fu-invaders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_97079.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_97079.jpg"},"released":1}
Kung Fu Invaders
Kung Fu Invaders as Director, Screenplay
{"id":32345,"title":"The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires","year":"1974","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-legend-of-the-7-golden-vampires","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32345.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32345.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":125702,"title":"The Savage Five","year":"1974","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-savage-five","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125702.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125702.jpg"},"released":1}
The Savage Five
The Savage Five as Director, Writer
{"id":219286,"title":"Shao Lin zi di","year":"1974","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shao-lin-zi-di","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219286.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219286.jpg"},"released":1}
Shao Lin zi di
Shao Lin zi di as Director, Writer
{"id":222087,"title":"Dynasty of Blood","year":"1973","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dynasty-of-blood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222087.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222087.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Dynasty of Blood
Dynasty of Blood as Director, Screenplay
{"id":94289,"title":"Four Riders","year":"1972","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/four-riders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94289.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94289.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Four Riders
Four Riders as Director, Writer
{"id":121415,"title":"The Boxer from Shantung","year":"1972","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-boxer-from-shantung","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121415.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121415.jpg"},"released":1}
The Boxer from Shantung
The Boxer from Shantung as Director, Writer
{"id":125501,"title":"Seven Blows of the Dragon","year":"1972","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/seven-blows-of-the-dragon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125501.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125501.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":133931,"title":"Man of Iron","year":"1972","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/man-of-iron-1972","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133931.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133931.jpg"},"released":1}
Man of Iron
Man of Iron as Director, Writer
{"id":222074,"title":"The Angry Guest","year":"1972","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-angry-guest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222074.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222074.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":225782,"title":"The Delightful Forest","year":"1972","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-delightful-forest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225782.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225782.jpg"},"released":1}
The Delightful Forest
The Delightful Forest as Director, Screenplay
{"id":32369,"title":"The Deadly Duo","year":"1971","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-deadly-duo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32369.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32369.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
The Deadly Duo
The Deadly Duo as Director
{"id":121418,"title":"The Anonymous Heroes","year":"1971","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-anonymous-heroes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121418.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121418.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":224702,"title":"Duel of Fists","year":"1971","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/duel-of-fists","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224702.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224702.jpg"},"released":1}
Duel of Fists
Duel of Fists as Director
{"id":227627,"title":"The New One-Armed Swordsman","year":"1971","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-new-one-armed-swordsman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227627.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227627.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":124768,"title":"The Heroic Ones","year":"1970","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-heroic-ones","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124768.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124768.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
The Heroic Ones
The Heroic Ones as Director, Writer
{"id":226715,"title":"Vengeance!","year":"1970","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vengeance-1970","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226715.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226715.jpg"},"released":1}
Vengeance!
Vengeance! as Director, Writer
{"id":125112,"title":"Tie shou wu qing","year":"1969","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tie-shou-wu-qing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125112.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125112.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
{"id":124572,"title":"Have Sword, Will Travel","year":"1969","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/have-sword-will-travel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124572.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124572.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":97587,"title":"Du bei dao wang","year":"1969","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/du-bei-dao-wang","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_97587.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_97587.jpg"},"released":1}
Du bei dao wang
Du bei dao wang as Director, Writer
{"id":125370,"title":"The Flying Dagger","year":"1969","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-flying-dagger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125370.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125370.jpg"},"released":1}
The Flying Dagger
The Flying Dagger as Director, Screenplay
{"id":221405,"title":"Golden Swallow","year":"1968","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/golden-swallow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221405.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Golden Swallow
Golden Swallow as Director, Writer
{"id":227588,"title":"The One-Armed Swordsman","year":"1967","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-one-armed-swordsman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227588.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227588.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
The One-Armed Swordsman
The One-Armed Swordsman as Director, Screenplay
{"id":227707,"title":"The Magnificent Trio","year":"1966","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-magnificent-trio","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227707.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227707.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
The Magnificent Trio
The Magnificent Trio as Director, Writer