Acting
Sun Chien
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.
Filmography
Angry Ranger
Film · 1991
The Plot
Film · 1991
The Vampire Is Alive
Film · 1989
Satanic Crystals
Film · 1989
Instant Rage
Film · 1989
The Vampire Raiders
Film · 1988
Ninja, Demon's Massacre
Film · 1988
Crocodile Fury
Film · 1988
Treasure Hunter
Film · 1988
Fatal Command
Film · 1988
The Spy Inferno
Film · 1988
Operation Foxhunt
Film · 1988
Mad Move
Film · 1988
Ninja Death Squad
Film · 1987
Empire of Spiritual Ninja
Film · 1987
Ninja in the Killing Field
Film · 1987
Mission War Flames
Film · 1987
Devil's Dynamite
Film · 1987
Ninja: American Warrior
Film · 1987
Terminal Angels
Film · 1987
Ninja and the Warriors of Fire
Film · 1987
Yu Pui Tsuen II
Film · 1987
Project G-7
Film · 1987
Ninja's Extreme Weapons
Film · 1987
Ninja Fantasy
Film · 1986
Five Heroes from Shaolin
Series · 1986
Pursuit of a Killer
Film · 1985
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Film · 1985
Secret Service of the Imperial Court
Film · 1984
Return of Bastard Swordsman
Film · 1984
Little Dragon Maiden
Film · 1983
The Lady Assassin
Film · 1983
The Lady Is the Boss
Film · 1983
Bastard Swordsman
Film · 1983
House of Traps
Film · 1982
Clan Feuds
Film · 1982
Human Lanterns
Film · 1982
Ode to Gallantry
Film · 1982
The Spirit of the Sword
Film · 1982
Black Lizard
Film · 1981
The Brave Archer 3
Film · 1981
The Duel of the Century
Film · 1981
What Price Honesty?
Film · 1981
The Emperor and His Brother
Film · 1981
Two Champions of Shaolin
Film · 1980
The Rebel Intruders
Film · 1980
Heaven and Hell
Film · 1980
Kid with the Golden Arm
Film · 1979
Shaolin Rescuers
Film · 1979
The Daredevils
Film · 1979
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
Film · 1979
The Magnificent Ruffians
Film · 1979
The Five Venoms
Film · 1978
Crippled Avengers
Film · 1978
Invincible Shaolin
Film · 1978
The Brave Archer 2
Film · 1978
Chinatown Kid
Film · 1977