Chi Kuan-Chun Movies
- 1974
The Ming dynasty was the last Chinese-run overlordship of China until the 20th century. The Ming emperors were replaced in the 17th century by the "foreign" Manchus, a "non-Han" ethnic group from the far north of the country. In this martial arts movie, three heroic defenders of the Ming cause fight separately and together against the Manchu conquerors. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
In this vintage martial arts epic, Chi Kwan-Chun stars as a hired killer who finds himself in deeper waters than he expected when his work leads into the darkest reaches of the criminal netherworld. Golden Killah also stars Tung Wei, who was a student of martial arts superstar Bruce Lee. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1977
Chang Cheh directs this kung-fu comedy about Chu Te-sa (David Chiang Da-wei), a rich kung-fu master on the lam from a Manchurian prince. He manages to escape the imperial troops with the help of wandering scoundrels Lin Sai-yu (Alexander Fu Sheng) and Si Tai-yung (Chi Kuan-chun) and an unusual weapon that shoots chunks of gold at his would-be captures. Unfortunately, Chu is not as rich as he appears, having given his money to anti-Manchu rebels and to the poor. He lends pots of gold to his associates for safe keeping but now that he needs the loot back, they are being less than forthcoming. Chu convinces his saviors to help him get his gold back. In the process, the three end up in a kung-fu death match at the Manchurian army base. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- David Chiang, Alexander Fu-Sheng, (more)
- 1975
In this martial arts movie, Marco Polo (Richard Harrison) has already had his famous encounter with Kublai Khan, the Mongol ruler of China, and has been appointed the governor of Yangchow. When some men loyal to the previous Chinese dynasty attack the new emperor, Marco and his aide Li Hsiung-feng (Alexander Fu Sheng) track them down. Kung-fu fighting follows. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alexander Fu-Sheng, Chi Kuan-Chun, (more)
This martial arts film has a familiar story of revenge. After Chow's family is slaughtered by a group of men, he trains for almost 20 years with a Shaolin monk. After completing his studies, he sets off to avenge their memory. The cast includes genre stars Lo Lieh, Chi Kwan Chun, and Chen Sing. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Tsui Hark (The Blade) adapted his massive martial arts epic Seven Swords (AKA Qi Jian) from Liang yu-Sheng's ravenously popular novel Seven Swordsmen from Mount Tian. The story opens in the 1660s, following the implementation of China's (Manchu) Qing dynasty. To quell possible nationalist uprisings, the emperor issues a decree forbidding the use of martial arts, and guarantees decapitation for anyone who violates that order. A class of bounty hunters quickly formed to enforce the law and collect 600 pieces of silver for each violator; the most massive and domineering of the warriors is the bald, muscular Fire-Wind (Sun Honglei), a bellicose and volatile creature who lives in an elephantine tentlike dwelling on a hill. This walking terror selects Martial Village, a hamlet in northwestern China, as his next assignment. Meanwhile, in Martial, two young adults, Wu Yuanyin (Charlie Young) and her ex-beau, Han Zhibang) rescue an old executioner, Fu Qingzhu (Lau Kar-leung) who foresees the coming wrath and acknowledges the necessity of pulling in the mythical 'Warriors of Mt. Tian' to fight Fire-Wind and his cronies. The four warriors summoned by Fu include Chu Zhaonan (Donnie Yen), and Yang Yunchong (Leon Lai), who dramatically increase the tension and bloodshed when the former develops a crush on one of Fire-wind's hostages, Green Pearl (Kim So-yeon) and decides to kidnap her - sending Fire-wind through the roof. The critically-worshipped Hark reportedly cut two versions of this film (including a 2 1/2 hour cut and a 3-hour cut) and demonstrated incredible confidence in Qi Jian by planning it as the initial installment in a massive series of multimedia sequels, including a 74-part television series, an online video game, comics, and five additional films. The picture itself testifies to this, with the setup for a sophomore installment in its conclusion. Qi Jian, however, did lackluster box office when it opened in the Far East in July 2005, making the follow-ups less than certain. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, (more)
- 1976
Many of director Chang Cheh's films have "invincible"in the title. Coincidence? We don't think so. Invincible Kung Fu Brothers adheres to the expected formula, right down to the final showdown with each brother evenly matched by a martial-arts savvy foe. But remember, the brothers are "invincible", which means they can't be harmed (but they sure grunt and howl a lot during those action scenes!) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alexander Fu-Sheng, Chi Kuan-Chun, (more)
- 1978
In this martial arts actioner, two plucky heroes save the virtue of a beautiful woman. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Chi Kwan Chun stars in this kung fu film about a young man who must master the deadliest methods of Shaolin fighting in order to avenge his father's murderer, the evil Red Lama (Tommy Lee). With each passing day, he nears the final fight, as well as a truth about his past that he may not be prepared to face. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- 1976
When a Shaolin temple finds itself under siege, it relents and allows a number of young newcomers to participate in its exclusive martial arts training. The eager students then come to the defense of the temple in this action-packed martial arts drama. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ti Lung, David Chiang, (more)
A skilled rebel fighter is threatened by a fearless warrior from the imperial Ching dynasty in this fast-paced Hong Kong classic starring Shaw Brothers regular Chi Kuan Chun. Upon learning that a rebel practicing the Southern Fist Style (Chun) has been causing trouble in the Chinese countryside, the vengeful Ching dynasty send in a Wu Tang Northern Leg master to take down the rebel and maintain their rule over an oppressed people. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Chi Kuan-Chun
- 1976
Noted enthusiasts of vintage martial arts films, RZA and U-God from the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan are your hosts for this video presentation of a classic Asian action flick. Chi Kuan Chun plays the son of a respected warrior who is assassinated by two of his assistants. The son is determined to get justice against the men who killed his father, and steeps himself in two different fighting styles -- Snake Fist and Llama Style -- in order to make himself a near-invincible opponent. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Kung-fu epic The Big Rascal is set in a provincial village, where bandit hordes regularly converge to loot and pillage. Two of the younger villagers decide that enough is enough. After honing their martial-arts skills to perfection, the boys endeavor to protect their neighbors from further attack. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1983
Alexander Fu Sheng and Chi Kuan-Chun star in The Invincible One. Although it is unclear which of the two stars plays the title role, it is clear that this is a martial arts effort. And, five minutes into the film, viewers will be able to determine whether something new has been added to the established formula, or whether it's just the same old same old. The Invincible One is listed as a Japanese film in some sources, and as a Chinese production in others. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
In this martial arts-themed action picture from Hong Kong, a gifted young athlete (Chi-Kuan Chun) steeped in the art of kung fu is named a new protector of the Imperial Court. Now known as "The Massive," the fighter is put to the test by a gang of burglars intent on stealing the crown jewels. "The Massive" must battle nine men armed with swords and spears, defending himself only with his bare hands. The supporting cast includes Kam Kong, Lo Lieh, and Ting Hwa Chung. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Chi Kuan-Chun
When a hapless novice (Chi Kuan-Chun is thrown out of the Shaolin Temple after suffering a series of humiliations brought upon him by a corrupt monk, he has no choice but to wander the dangerous countryside. After being forced to deal with a variety of martial arts experts in order to survive, he finds himself having mastered the art of Kung Fu. With his new skills teeming to show themselves, Chi returns to the temple in an attempt to expose the monk for what he truly is. The Ways of Kung Fu also features Leung Kar Yan, Mang Fei, Chung Wa, Chi Kuan Chun, Wu Ma, Got Siu Bo, Ma Cheung, and Yu Tien Lung.
~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Leung Kar Yan, Meng Fei, (more)
Sun Young directs Phoenix Chen, Chi Kuan Chun, and Pai Ying in the odd martial arts film Yoga and Kung Fu Girl. This film is about a man and woman who employ a novel martial arts technique known as Shien Yie Kwon kung fu, a combination of yoga and kung fu, to defeat their foes. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
