Chi Kuan-chun
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Chi Kuan-chun also known as Chik Goon-Gwan, is a Hong Kong
martial arts
actor
and Hung Ga practitioner, best known as Shaolin rebel Hu Huei Chien (Hu Hui Gan), a role he played in several movies in 1970's and he was repeatedly co-starred with Alexander Fu Sheng
.
Province, China
, he went to Hong Kong with his family at early age. He graduated from Sam Yuk Middle School and took acting course at the Cathay Studio in 1968. After winning first place at the "Manhood Competition" held by the Chiang Jiang Film Company, Chi joined Shaw Brothers. His acting debut was Chang Cheh
's Men From The Monastery, and had since appeared in his later movies including Shaolin Martial Arts, Disciples Of Shaolin, The Shaolin Avengers and Magnificent Wanderers. After completing his contract with Shaw Brothers in 1976, Chi founded Champion Film Company. In 1977, he went to Taiwan
to play in independent movies there and starred in films like Showdown at the Cotton Mill
.
In 1990s he retired from acting but made a comeback in Lau Kar Leung's Drunken Monkey
in 2003 and then in Tsui Hark
's Seven Swords
in 2005.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
martial arts
Chinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu , are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and Hung Ga practitioner, best known as Shaolin rebel Hu Huei Chien (Hu Hui Gan), a role he played in several movies in 1970's and he was repeatedly co-starred with Alexander Fu Sheng
Alexander Fu Sheng
Alexander Fu Sheng was a major Hong Kong martial arts film star in the 1970s.-Biography:...
.
Life and career
Born as Wu Dong-wai in GuangdongGuangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
Province, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, he went to Hong Kong with his family at early age. He graduated from Sam Yuk Middle School and took acting course at the Cathay Studio in 1968. After winning first place at the "Manhood Competition" held by the Chiang Jiang Film Company, Chi joined Shaw Brothers. His acting debut was Chang Cheh
Chang Cheh
Chang Cheh was Shaw Brothers Studio's best known and most prolific film director, with such films as the Five Venoms, the Brave Archer , the The One-Armed Swordsman, and other classics of wuxia and kung fu film.-Career:Referred to as "The Godfather of Hong Kong cinema", Chang Cheh directed over 100...
's Men From The Monastery, and had since appeared in his later movies including Shaolin Martial Arts, Disciples Of Shaolin, The Shaolin Avengers and Magnificent Wanderers. After completing his contract with Shaw Brothers in 1976, Chi founded Champion Film Company. In 1977, he went to Taiwan
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
to play in independent movies there and starred in films like Showdown at the Cotton Mill
Showdown at the Cotton Mill
Showdown At The Cotton Mill is a 1978 film directed by Wu Ma. The film is a sequel to Shoalin Avengers...
.
In 1990s he retired from acting but made a comeback in Lau Kar Leung's Drunken Monkey
Drunken Monkey (film)
Drunken Monkey is a 2003 kung fu film directed by Lau Kar-leung. It was the first kung fu film released by the Shaw Brothers Studio in two decades.-Cast:*Lau Kar-leung as Master Man Bill*Wu Jing as Great Uncle Tak*Lau Wing Kin as Chan Kai Yip...
in 2003 and then in Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark , born Tsui Man-kong, is a Hong Kong New Wave film director and producer. He is viewed as a major figure in the Golden Age of Hong Kong cinema .-Early life:...
's Seven Swords
Seven Swords
Seven Swords is a 2005 Hong Kong wuxia film adapted from Liang Yusheng's novel Qijian Xia Tianshan. It was produced and directed by Tsui Hark, and starred Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Charlie Yeung, Sun Honglei, Lu Yi and Kim So-yeon...
in 2005.
Hung Gar school
Chi Kuan-chun started his Hung Gar training in 1961 with Master Chiu Wai in Hong Kong and is the 4th generation disciple of Wong Fei-Hung lineage. In October 2000, he established his own Hung Gar school, Chi Kuan-Chun Martial Arts Hong Quan Institute.Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men from the Monastery | 1974 | Hu Huei Chien | |
| Five Shaolin Masters Five Shaolin Masters 5 Shaolin Masters aka 5 Masters Of Death is a 1974 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh, with action choreography by Lau Kar Leung and Lau Kar Wing.The film focuses on Shaolin's historic rivalries with the Qing Dynasty.- Plot :... |
1974 | Li Shih-Kai | |
| Shaolin Martial Arts | 1974 | Pa Chung/Chen Bao Rong | |
| Disciples of Shaolin | 1975 | Wang Hon | |
| Marco Polo | 1975 | Zhou Xingzheng | |
| Seven Man Army | 1976 | Private Chu Tiancheng | |
| Boxer Rebellion | 1976 | Shuai Fang Yun | |
| Shaolin Temple | 1976 | Hu Hui Gan | |
| 1976 | Hu Huigan | ||
| Eagle's Claw Eagle's Claw Eagle’s Claw is a 1978 martial arts film directed by Lee Tso Nam, starring Wong Tao, Chang Yi and Chi Kwan Chun.- Plot :... |
1977 | Chen Tien Chun | |
| Magnificent Wanderers | 1977 | Shi Da Yong | |
| 1977 | Capt. Hu Jing Duan | ||
| 1977 | Lung Chun San | ||
| 1977 | Fung Kong | ||
| 1978 | |||
| Shaolin Invincible Guys | 1978 | ||
| Shaolin Kung Fu Master | 1978 | ||
| Eagle's Claw and Butterfly Palm | 1978 | patriot (cameo Cameo appearance A cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television... ) |
|
| Revenge of the Shaolin Kid | 1978 | Lee Tien Chow | |
| Showdown at the Cotton Mill | 1978 | Hu Huigan | |
| Ways of Kung Fu | 1978 | Ta Kung | |
| Green Jade Statuette | 1978 | Wu Kang | |
| Iron Fisted Eagle's Claw | 1979 | ||
| Shaolin Red Master | 1979 | Su | |
| Relentless Broken Blade | 1979 | ||
| Immortal Warriors | 1979) | cameo | |
| 1979 | Ho | Director/writer | |
| Snake Shadow, Lama Fist | 1979 | Chi Yuen | |
| Yoga and the Kung Fu Girl | 1979 | Ho Fei | |
| 1979 | |||
| Yongmun Swordsman | 1979 | ||
| Roving Heroes | 1980 | ||
| Beggars Have No Equal | 1980 | ||
| Queen Bee | 1981 | ||
| Black Eagle's Blades | 1981 | ||
| Eagle Fists | 1981 | Liu Chin Chun | |
| Queen Bee's Revenge | 1981 | ||
| Iron Neck Li | 1981 | Iron Neck Li Yung | |
| Little Flying Dragon | 1982 | ||
| Lone Ninja Warrior | 1982 | Wild Wolf | |
| Bloody Mission | 1982 | ||
| Crazy Horse, Intelligent Monkey | 1982 | ||
| Burning of the Red Lotus Monastery | 1982 | ||
| Rescue from Hades | 1982 | ||
| Shanghai 13 | 1984 | Leopard | |
| Thunder of Gigantic Serpent | 1984 | ||
| King of Snake | 1984 | ||
| Lucky Dragon | 1991 | ||
| Lady Killer (1) | 1992 | ||
| Wolf of Revenge | 1992 | ||
| Guardian Angel | 1994 | ||
| Drunken Monkey | 2003 | Yu Hoi Yeung | |
| Seven Swords | 2005 | Qiu Luo Dong |