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		Chu Yuan

Other names :	楚原 Chi Yau Chin Yu Cho Yuan Choh Yuen Chor Yuen Chu Yan Chu3 Yuan2 Chun Yue (3)

Birthdate :	16/9/1934
Nationality :	China
Workplace :	Hong Kong
Activities :	Director (124), Assistant Director (2), Producer (1), Writer (66), Actor (31), Brief appearance (5)

	Biography
Chu Yuan was born in 1934 in Guangzhou. He was the son of veteran actor Zhang Huo You. Altough inspired by his father, he studied chemistry at the Chung Shan University. Later on, his desire to make movies took over and he began his film career as a scriptwriter in 1956. He added directing to his resume in 1957. Upon being signed by the Shaw Brothers in 1971, his first project at Shaw's was "Duel for Gold". Then he immediately made name for himself by directing the highly acclaimed "Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan", then by writing and directing the hugely popular 1973 version of the landmark comedy "The House of 72 Tenants". But it was with magnificent martial arts movies and with superlative swordplay films that he garnered fame, especially in his collaborations with the wu xia genre's most renowned fiction writers. After the unique style of martial art movies created by the directors King Hu and Chang Cheh, Chu Yuan became famous for his own style of swordplay dramas usually starring Ti Lung and a cast of beautiful actresses. Since the temporary easing down of the production of the Shaw film units, Chu managed to gain new fame as an actor, making memorable appearences in films, including Jackie Chan's "Police Story" and Wong Kar Wai's "Those Were the Days". (IVL)
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Filmography

[ 2000 - 1990 - 1980 - 1970 - 1960 - 1950 ]

Alternate lists by alpha / genre / year

Title ( HK - All )		Year	Activity

	Dummy Mommy, Without A Baby	2001	Actor
	Gigolo Of Chinese Hollywood	1999	Actor
	Recipe For The Heart, A	1997	Actor
	Those Were The Days	1997	Actor
	Hong Kong Graffiti	1995	Actor
	Thunderbolt	1995	Actor
	He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father	1993	Actor
	Millionaire Cop	1993	Actor
	Thief Of Time	1992	Brief appearance
	Twin Dragons, The	1992	Actor, Brief appearance
	Banquet, The	1991	Actor, Brief appearance
	Return Of Evil Fox	1991	Actor
	Who Cares	1991	Actor
	Blood Stained Tradewinds	1990	Director
	Legend Of Lee Heung Kwan, The	1990	Director
	Little Kids Beat The Boss	1990	Actor
	Sleazy Dizzy	1990	Director
	Sniping, The	1990	Actor
	Little Cop	1989	Actor
	Miracles	1989	Actor
	Bloody Fight	1988	Actor
	City Warriors	1988	Actor
	Diary Of A Big Man	1988	Director, Actor
	Dirty Girl	1988	Actor
	Police Story 2	1988	Actor
	Born To Gamble	1987	Actor
	That Enchanting Night	1987	Director
	Wonder Women	1987	Actor
	First Vampire In China, The	1986	Actor
	Last Song In Paris	1986	Director, Writer
	Seventh Curse, The	1986	Brief appearance
	Carry On Doctors And Nurses	1985	Actor
	Fascinating Affairs	1985	Director, Actor
	Let's Have A Baby	1985	Director
	Love With The Perfect Stranger	1985	Actor
	Police Story	1985	Actor
	Cherie	1984	Actor
	Hidden Power Of Dragon Sabre, The	1984	Director
	Lust For Love Of A Chinese Courtesan	1984	Director
	Crazy 83	1983	Director
	Descendant Of The Sun	1983	Director
	Enchantress, The	1983	Director
	Mad Mad 83	1983	Director
	Roving Swordsman, The	1983	Director, Writer
	Sensational Pair, The	1983	Actor
	Perils Of The Sentimental Swordsman	1982	Director, Writer
	Spirit Of The Sword, The	1982	Director, Writer
	Black Lizard	1981	Director, Writer
	Duel Of The Century, The	1981	Director, Writer
	Emperor And His Brother, The	1981	Director
	Return Of The Sentimental Swordsman	1981	Director, Writer
	Bat Without Wings	1980	Director, Writer
	Convict Killer, The	1980	Director, Writer
	Haunted Tales	1980	Director, Writer
	Heroes Shed No Tears	1980	Director, Writer
	Full Moon Scimitar	1979	Director, Writer
	Murder Plot	1979	Director, Writer
	Proud Twins, The	1979	Director, Writer
	Clan Of Amazons	1978	Director, Writer
	Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre, Part I	1978	Director, Writer
	Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre, Part II	1978	Director, Writer
	Legend Of The Bat	1978	Director, Writer
	Swordsman And Enchantress	1978	Director, Writer
	Clans Of Intrigue	1977	Director
	Death Duel	1977	Director, Writer
	Invincible Armour	1977	Producer
	Jade Tiger	1977	Director, Writer
	Pursuit Of Vengeance	1977	Director, Writer
	Sentimental Swordsman, The	1977	Director, Writer
	Farewell To A Warrior	1976	Director, Writer
	Forbidden Past, The	1976	Director, Writer
	Killer Clans	1976	Director
	Magic Blade, The	1976	Director
	Web Of Death, The	1976	Director
	Big Hold Up, The	1975	Director, Writer
	Lover's Destiny	1975	Director, Writer
	Hong Kong 73	1974	Director, Writer
	Sex, Love And Hate	1974	Director, Writer
	Sorrow Of The Gentry	1974	Director, Writer
	Bastard, The	1973	Director
	Haze In The Sunset	1973	Director
	House Of 72 Tenants, The	1973	Director, Writer, Brief appearance
	Villains, The	1973	Director
	Intimate Confessions Of A Chinese Courtesan	1972	Director
	Killer, The	1972	Director
	Lizard, The	1972	Director, Writer
	Ghost's Revenge, The	1971	Director
	Cold Blade	1970	Director, Writer
	Dial For Murder	1970	Director, Writer
	Duel For Gold	1970	Director
	I Don't Want To Divorce	1970	Director, Writer
	Lost Spring, The	1970	Director, Writer
	Violet Clove And Firebird	1970	Director, Writer
	Joys And Sorrows Of Youth, The	1969	Director, Writer
	Prodigal, The	1969	Director
	Wise Wives And Foolish Husbands	1969	Director, Writer
	Be My Love (Winter Love)	1968	Director
	Opposite Love	1968	Director, Writer
	Purple Stormy Night, A	1968	Director, Writer
	Rhapsody	1968	Director, Writer
	Winter Love	1968	Director
	Young, Pregnant And Unmarried	1968	Director, Writer
	Death Pass, A	1967	Director
	Diamond Robbery	1967	Director
	Maiden Thief	1967	Director
	Man From Interpol	1967	Director
	My Darling Wife	1967	Director, Writer
	Revenger	1967	Director
	Romance Of A Teenage Girl	1967	Director
	To Rose With Love	1967	Director
	Affection	1966	Director
	Fatal Adventure, A	1966	Director
	How Much Worry You Can Have	1966	Director
	Legacy	1966	Director
	Little Foursome Family	1966	Director
	Running Tears	1966	Director
	Spy With My Face	1966	Director
	Thief With Baby Face, The	1966	Director
	Violet Girl	1966	Director
	Black Rose	1965	Director
	Doomed Love	1965	Director
	Honeymoon	1965	Director
	Lost In Love	1965	Director
	Love Has Many Faces	1965	Director
	Love Never Fades	1965	Director
	Lover In Disguise	1965	Director
	Ocean Of Love, An	1965	Director, Writer
	Remorse	1965	Director
	Secrets Of A Husband	1965	Director
	Silent Love	1965	Director
	Sinner (Part 1), The	1965	Director
	Sinner (Part 2), The	1965	Director
	Blundering Wife, A	1964	Director, Writer
	Deadly Night, A	1964	Director
	Diary Of A Chauvinistic Husband	1964	Director, Writer
	Diary Of A Chauvinistic Husband (Part 2)	1964	Director
	Mad Woman, A	1964	Director, Writer
	Secluded Orchid, A	1964	Director, Writer
	Their Lost Romance	1964	Director
	Too High To Touch	1964	Director, Writer
	In My Dream Last Night	1963	Director
	My Only Love	1963	Director, Writer
	Tear-Laden Rose	1963	Director, Writer
	True Love	1963	Director, Writer
	Eternal Regret (Part 1)	1962	Director
	Eternal Regret (Part 2)	1962	Director
	Time For Mourning, A	1962	Director
	Forever Beloved	1961	Director, Writer
	Ghost That Was Not	1961	Director, Writer
	Murder Case In Chinatown	1961	Writer
	Autumn Leaf	1960	Director, Writer
	Great Devotion, The	1960	Director, Writer, Actor
	Grass By The Lake	1959	Director, Writer
	Orchid In The Storm	1959	Director
	Adultery	1958	Writer
	Autumn Comes To Purple Rose Garden	1958	Writer
	Bloodshed In The Valley Of Love	1957	Director
	Caught In the Act	1957	Writer
	Murder On The Beach	1957	Assistant Director
	She Married An Overseas Chinese	1957	Assistant Director, Writer
	Victim Of Jealousy	1957	Writer
	Whispering Palms, The	1957	Director
	7 Heavens, The	1956	Writer
	Soul Stealer, The	1956	Writer