Bao Jian Zhang

Chor Yuen

  • Name: Chor Yuen
  • Native name: 楚原
  • Given name: Zhang Baojian
  • Also Known as: Chu Yuan, Zhang Baojian, Cheung Po Kin
  • Nationality: Hong Konger
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 8, 1934
  • Died: February 21, 2022
Chu Yuan is a Hong Kong director, screenwriter and actor, born in Guangzhou, Hong Kong. He is the son of veteran actor Zhang Huo You. Although 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 a name for himself by directing the highly acclaimed "Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan", then by writing and directing the 1973 version of "The House of 72 Tenants". But it was with magnificent martial arts movies and superlative swordplay films that he garnered fame, especially in his collaborations with the wuxia genre's most renowned fiction writers.

After the unique style of martial arts 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 appearances in films, including Jackie Chan's "Police Story" and Wong Kar Wai's "Those Were the Days".

(Source: HKCM, IVL) Edit Biography
Screenwriter
Year Title Type Rating
1964 A Story of Three Loves (Part 2)
Movie
10.0
1961 Sun, Moon and Star (Part 2)
Movie
0.0
1956 Flower Petals in the Wind
Movie
0.0
Director
Year Title Type Rating
1990 Blood Stained Tradewind
Movie
0.0
1988 Diary of a Big Man
Movie
6.8
1985 Let's Have a Baby
Movie
5.0
1983 The Enchantress
Movie
7.0
1981 The Emperor and His Brother
Movie
6.5
1976 The Web of Death
Movie
7.0
1976 Killer Clans
Movie
7.0
1976 The Magic Blade
Movie
7.1
1973 Haze in the Sunset
Movie
0.0
1973 The Villains
Movie
0.0
1972 The Killer
Movie
0.0
1971 Duel for Gold
Movie
0.0
1967 Maiden Thief
Movie
0.0
1966 Violet Girl
Movie
0.0
1966 A Fatal Adventure
Movie
0.0
1966 Romance of a Teenage Girl
Movie
0.0
1965 Silent Love
Movie
8.0
1965 The Black Rose
Movie
0.0
Screenwriter & Director
Year Title Type Rating
1987 That Enchanting Night
Movie
0.0
1986 Last Song in Paris
Movie
0.0
1984 Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan
Movie
1.0
1983 Mad Mad 83
Movie
0.0
1982 The Spirit of the Sword
Movie
6.0
1982 Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman
Movie
6.0
1981 Black Lizard
Movie
0.0
1980 Haunted Tales
Movie
6.1
1980 The Convict Killer
Movie
0.0
1979 The Forbidden Past
Movie
7.0
1979 Murder Plot
Movie
0.0
1978 Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre 2
Movie
6.0
1978 Swordsman and Enchantress
Movie
6.0
1978 Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre
Movie
7.3
1977 Pursuit of Vengeance
Movie
8.0
1977 The Sentimental Swordsman
Movie
7.6
1977 Jade Tiger
Movie
7.4
1976 Farewell to a Warrior
Movie
0.0
1975 Lover's Destiny
Movie
0.0
1975 The Big Holdup
Movie
0.0
1974 Sorrow of the Gentry
Movie
0.0
1974 Hong Kong 73
Movie
0.0
1974 Sex, Love, and Hate
Movie
7.0
1973 The House of 72 Tenants
Movie
7.7
1972 The Lizard
Movie
0.0
1969 The Joys and Sorrows of Youth
Movie
0.0
1961 Ghost That Was Not
Movie
0.0
Assistant Director
Year Title Type Rating
1956 The Precious Lotus Lamp
Movie
0.0
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2002 Golden Faith
Hong Kong Drama, 2002, 45 eps
(Support Role)
45
Support Role
7.6
2001 A Step Into the Past
Hong Kong Drama, 2001, 40 eps
Officer Wong (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
40
Officer Wong (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
7.9
2000 Armed Reaction Season 2
Hong Kong Drama, 2000, 32 eps
Ching Sau Jung [Ching Fung's father] (Support Role)
32
Ching Sau Jung [Ching Fung's father]
Support Role
7.8
2000 War of the Genders
Hong Kong Drama, 2000, 100 eps
[Chief] (Support Role)
100
[Chief]
Support Role
7.7
2000 Ups and Downs
Hong Kong Drama, 2000, 21 eps
Ling Bo (Support Role)
21
Ling Bo
Support Role
7.2
1999 At the Threshold of an Era
Hong Kong Drama, 1999, 51 eps
Father Lam (Support Role)
51
Father Lam
Support Role
7.6
1998 Journey to the West Season 2
Hong Kong Drama, 1998, 42 eps
Buddha (Support Role)
42
Buddha
Support Role
7.9
1998 Armed Reaction
Hong Kong Drama, 1998, 20 eps
Ching Sau Chung [Ching Fung's father] (Support Role)
20
Ching Sau Chung [Ching Fung's father]
Support Role
7.7
1998 Crimes of Passion
Hong Kong Drama, 1998, 22 eps
(Support Role)
22
Support Role
7.5
1998 A Measure of Love
Hong Kong Drama, 1998, 20 eps
Do Yat Sing (Support Role)
20
Do Yat Sing
Support Role
10.0
1997 Triumph Over Evil
Hong Kong Drama, 1997, 20 eps
Taoist priest Miu (Support Role)
20
Taoist priest Miu
Support Role
7.1
1997 A Recipe for the Heart
Hong Kong Drama, 1997, 29 eps
Yu Yau Bo (Support Role)
29
Yu Yau Bo
Support Role
7.2
1996 Journey to the West
Hong Kong Drama, 1996, 30 eps
Buddha (Support Role)
30
Buddha
Support Role
8.3
1995 A Kindred Spirit
Hong Kong Drama, 1995, 1128 eps
Guai Ling Go (Support Role)
1128
Guai Ling Go
Support Role
7.6
1995 The Trail of Love
Hong Kong Drama, 1995, 20 eps
Liu Chan (Support Role)
20
Liu Chan
Support Role
7.2
1994 Knot to Treasure
Hong Kong Drama, 1994, 20 eps
Lien Cheung (Support Role)
20
Lien Cheung
Support Role
7.7
1993 The Yang's Women Warriors
Hong Kong Drama, 1993, 20 eps
Yeung Yat (Support Role)
20
Yeung Yat
Support Role
0.0
1993 The Vampire Returns
Hong Kong Drama, 1993, 20 eps
Cheung Ho Yi (Main Role)
20
Main Role
7.5
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2001 Dummy Mommy, Without a Baby
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
[Restaurant owner] (Guest Role)
[Restaurant owner]
Guest Role
0.0
1997 Those Were the Days
Hong Kong Movie, 1997,
Cho Wood Yau (Support Role)
Cho Wood Yau
Support Role
6.4
1995 Thunderbolt
Hong Kong Movie, 1995,
Chan Chun Tung (Support Role)
Chan Chun Tung
Support Role
7.5
1995 Hong Kong Graffiti
Hong Kong Movie, 1995,
Boss Lee (Support Role)
Boss Lee
Support Role
0.0
1992 Twin Dragons
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
[Tong Sum's father] (Support Role)
[Tong Sum's father]
Support Role
7.7
1992 The Thief of Time
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
(Support Role)
Support Role
6.8
1991 The Banquet
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
[Man on stairs] (Guest Role)
[Man on stairs]
Guest Role
7.2
1991 Return of the Evil Fox
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
Mr. Wong (Guest Role)
Mr. Wong
Guest Role
6.0
1991 Who Cares
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1990 The Sniping
Hong Kong Movie, 1990,
Chu (Support Role)
Chu
Support Role
0.0
1989 Little Cop
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Mei Qing Yi (Guest Role)
Mei Qing Yi
Guest Role
0.0
1989 Mr. Canton and Lady Rose
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Benjamin [Magistrate] (Guest Role)
Benjamin [Magistrate]
Guest Role
7.5
1988 City Warriors
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Chor Ping [Councilman] (Guest Role)
Chor Ping [Councilman]
Guest Role
6.0
1988 Police Story 2
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Chu Tao / Tom Koo [Crime Lord] (Guest Role)
Chu Tao / Tom Koo [Crime Lord]
Guest Role
7.6
1988 A Bloody Fight
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Cho (Support Role)
Cho
Support Role
0.0
1986 The Seventh Curse
Hong Kong Movie, 1986,
Chu (Support Role)
Chu
Support Role
6.9
1985 Police Story 1
Hong Kong Movie, 1985,
Main Role
7.8
1985 Carry on Doctors and Nurses
Hong Kong Movie, 1985,
[Hospital director] (Guest Role)
[Hospital director]
Guest Role
6.5
1985 Fascinating Affairs
Hong Kong Movie, 1985,
Peter Ma (Support Role)
Peter Ma
Support Role
0.0
1985 Love with the Perfect Stranger
Hong Kong Movie, 1985,
Divorce Solicitor Chan (Support Role)
Divorce Solicitor Chan
Support Role
0.0
1984 Cherie
Hong Kong Movie, 1984,
Chairman Chu (Support Role)
Chairman Chu
Support Role
7.3
1983 The Sensational Pair
Hong Kong Movie, 1983,
[Party guest] (Guest Role)
[Party guest]
Guest Role
0.0
1975 Lover's Destiny
Hong Kong Movie, 1975,
(Guest Role)
Guest Role
0.0
1973 The House of 72 Tenants
Hong Kong Movie, 1973,
[Thief in the market] (Guest Role)
[Thief in the market]
Guest Role
7.7
1969 The Joys and Sorrows of Youth
Hong Kong Movie, 1969,
[Narrator] (Guest Role)
[Narrator]
Guest Role
0.0
1966 Spy with My Face
Hong Kong Movie, 1966,
[Himself] (Guest Role)
[Himself]
Guest Role
0.0
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  • First Name: Bao Jian
  • Family Name: Zhang
  • Native name: 楚原
  • Also Known as: Chu Yuan, Zhang Baojian, Cheung Po Kin
  • Nationality: Hong Konger
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 8, 1934
  • Died: February 21, 2022

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