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Chor Yuen

December 20, 2023

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chor (楚).

Chor Yuen (Chinese: 楚原), born Cheung Po-kin (張寶堅; 8 October 1934 – 21 February 2022), was a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and actor. Chor is credited with over 120 films as director, over 70 films as a writer and over 40 films as an actor.

Chor Yuen
楚原
Born
Cheung Po-kin (張寶堅)

(1934-10-08)8 October 1934
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Died21 February 2022(2022-02-21) (aged 87)
Other namesCheung Bo-Kin, Chi Yau, Chin Yu, Cho Yuan, Choh Yuen, Chu Yuan, Chun Yue, Yuan Cho
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter, actor
Years active1954–2004
SpouseNam Hung (1967–2022)
ParentCheung Wood-yau
AwardsHong Kong Film Awards – Professional Spirit Award
1998
Hong Kong Film Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award
2018
Chinese name
Chinese楚原

Early life and education edit

Chor was born in Guangzhou, Guangdong, on 8 October 1934.[1] He studied Chemistry at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China.[2]

Career edit

In 1954, Chor started his acting career. Chor first appeared in Madam Yun, a 1954 historical drama film directed by Ng Wui. In 1956, Chor became a screenwriter. Chor first wrote Flower Petals in the Wind (a.k.a. Petals in the Wind, A Flower Petal in the Wind), a 1956 drama film directed by Ng Wui. In 1957, Chor became a director with Kong Ngee Co., a Singapore film company that produced Cantonese films. Chor co-directed his first two films with Chun Kim. Chor co-directed Bloodshed in the Valley of Love, a 1957 Cantonese martial arts film. Chor also co-directed The Whispering Palm (a.k.a. Moon over Malaya), a 1957 Cantonese drama. In 1959, Chor directed Grass by the Lake (a.k.a. The Natural Son). Chor is credited with over 120 films as director, over 70 films as writer and over 40 films as actor.[3][4][5]

Chor was also known for beautiful set designs of his martial arts films.[6]

Personal life and death edit

Chor was married to Nam Hung, an actress.[7][8] He died on 21 February 2022, at the age of 87.[9]

Filmography edit

As director edit

  • 1957 Bloodshed in the Valley of Love (a.k.a. Blood Valley, Blood Stains the Valley of Love) - Co-director.
  • 1957 The Whispering Palm (a.k.a. Moon Over Malaya) - Co-director.[10]
  • 1957 Murder on the Beach - Co-director.
  • 1959 Grass by the Lake - Director.
  • 1959 Orchid in the Storm (a.k.a. Twilight of Love) - Director.[11]
  • 1960 Autumn Leaves (a.k.a. Autumn Leaf) - Director, writer.
  • 1960 The Great Devotion (a.k.a. Love Cannot Read) - Kwok-Hung. Also Director, screenwriter.
  • 1961 Forever Beloved - Director.
  • 1961 The Psycho (a.k.a. Ghost That Was Not) - Director.
  • 1962 Eternal Regret, Part 1 (a.k.a. A Man's Betrayal, Part One) - Director.
  • 1962 True Love - Director.
  • 1962 Eternal Regret, Part 2 (a.k.a. A Man's Betrayal, Part Two) - Director.
  • 1962 A Time for Mourning - Director.
  • 1963 My Only Love - Director.
  • 1963 Tear-Laden Rose - Director.
  • 1963 In My Dream Last Night - Director.
  • 1964 Too High to Touch - Director.
  • 1964 Diary of a Chauvinistic Husband - Director.
  • 1964 A Deadly Night - Director.
  • 1964 A Secluded Orchid - Director.
  • 1964 A Blundering Wife - Director.
  • 1964 Their Lost Romance - Director.
  • 1964 Diary of a Chauvinistic Husband, Part 2 - Director.
  • 1964 All Are Happy (a.k.a. Happiness Reigns Everywhere) - Co-director.
  • 1965 Silent Love - Director.
  • 1965 Lover in Disguise - Director.
  • 1965 The Sinner - Director.
  • 1965 The Sinner, Part 2 - Director.
  • 1965 Honeymoon - Director.
  • 1965 Secrets of a Husband - Director.
  • 1965 Remorse - Director.
  • 1965 Love Never Fades - Director.
  • 1965 Love Has Many Faces - Director.
  • 1965 Boundless Love (a.k.a. Love Cage, Lost in Love) - Director.
  • 1965 A Good Match (a.k.a. An Ocean of Love) - Director, screenwriter.
  • 1965 The Black Rose (a.k.a. Black Rose) - Director.[12][13][14]
  • 1965 Doomed Love - Director.
  • 1966 Running Tears - Director.
  • 1966 Legacy - Director.
  • 1966 Spy with My Face - Director. Sequel to The Black Rose.[15][16]
  • 1966 The Thief with baby Face - Director.
  • 1966 Violet Girl - Director.
  • 1966 Little Foursome Family - Director.
  • 1966 Affection - Director.
  • 1966 How Much Worry You Can Have - Director.
  • 1966 A Fatal Adventure - Director.
  • 1967 Maiden Thief (a.k.a. The Wonder Thief, The Precious Mirror) - Director.[17][18]
  • 1967 Man from Interpol - Director.[19][20]
  • 1967 Revenger (a.k.a. Story of a Brave Soul) - Director.
  • 1967 To Rose with Love - Director.[21]
  • 1970 Cold Blade - Director, screenwriter.[22]
  • 1972 The Killer - Director.
  • 1972 Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (Chinese: 愛奴) - Director.[23][24]
  • 1973 The Bastard (a.k.a. Little Hero, The Little Illegitimate, Nobody's Son) - Director.[25]
  • 1973 Haze In The Sunset - Director.
  • 1973 The House of 72 Tenants - Thief in the market. Also Director, screenwriter.[26]
  • 1973 The Villains - Director.[27]
  • 1974 Sex, Love and Hate - Director.
  • 1976 Killer Clans - Director.[28]
  • 1976 The Magic Blade - Director.
  • 1976 The Web of Death - Director.
  • 1977 The Jade Tiger - Director.
  • 1977 Sentimental Swordsman - Director.
  • 1977 Clans of Intrigue - Director.
  • 1977 Death Duel - Director.
  • 1978 Swordsman and Enchantress - Director.
  • 1978 Legend of the Bat - Director.
  • 1978 Clan of Amazons - Director.
  • 1978 Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre - Director.
  • 1979 Full Moon Scimitar - Director.
  • 1979 The Proud Twins - Director.
  • 1980 Bat Without Wings - Director.[29][30]
  • 1980 Heroes Shed No Tears - Director, screenwriter.
  • 1981 Return of the Sentimental Swordsman - Director, screenwriter.
  • 1981 Emperor and His Brother - Director.
  • 1981 The Duel of the Century - Director.
  • 1982 Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman - Director.
  • 1983 Mad, Mad 83 - Director.
  • 1984 The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre - Director.
  • 1986 Last Song in Paris - Director, screenwriter.[31][32]

As actor edit

Television series edit

Awards edit

References edit

  1. ^ 楚原 (生於 1934.10.18) – 導演、編劇 — Chor Yuen (born on 1934.10.18) – (died on 2022.02.21) director, screenwriter., In: filmarchive.gov.hk, Hong Kong Film Archive, pdf-file; 182 kB. Retrieved October 20, 2021. (Chinese)
  2. ^ Teo, Stephen (2019). Hong Kong Cinema: The Extra Dimensions. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 409. ISBN 978-1838716257. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  3. ^ "Oral History Series (3): Director Chor Yuen - Preface. A Lifetime in the Studio". lcsd.gov.hk. from the original on May 9, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "Chor Yuen". hkmdb.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "30th Hong Kong International Film Festival, April 4-19, 2006". offscreen.com. April 4, 2006. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  6. ^ "Gu Long's martial arts stories on the big screen: how Chor Yuen adapted 17 of his magical novels, and our pick of the movies". scmp.com. April 11, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  7. ^ "Nam Hung clarifies rumours about Chor Yuen". yahoo.com. August 20, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  8. ^ "Director Chor Yuen Suffers from Dementia". jaynestar.com. May 11, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  9. ^ . 明周娛樂. 2022-02-21. Archived from the original on 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  10. ^ "2006 Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) Report". brns.com. 2006. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  11. ^ "Orchid in the Storm". filmaffinity.com. 1959. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  12. ^ Stokes, Lisa Odham (2007). Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema. Scarecrow Press. p. 31. ISBN 978-0810864580. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  13. ^ "Jane Bond spoof movies bounce back in Hong Kong". mi6-hq.com. January 18, 2008. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  14. ^ "Film Archive's "Chor Yuen - Master of His Time" to review Chor Yuen's masterpieces (With photos)".
  15. ^ Hu, Brian; Kwok, Winghei; Hartzheim, Bryan; Tseng, Ada (November 28, 2008). "APA Top 10: Asian James Bond Knock-offs". international.ucla.edu. from the original on May 13, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  16. ^ "Spy with My Face". hkmdb.com. April 6, 1966. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  17. ^ "Maiden Thief ,(1967)". senscritique.com. 1967. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  18. ^ "Maiden Thief". hkmdb.com. April 5, 1967. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  19. ^ "Man from Interpol". senscritique.com. 1967. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  20. ^ "Man from Interpol". hkmdb.com. May 19, 1967. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  21. ^ "To Rose with Love". hkmdb.com. August 30, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  22. ^ "The Cold Blade". scmp.com. 5 April 2007. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  23. ^ "Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972; Shaw Brothers)". dighkmovies.com. 1972. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  24. ^ "Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan". hkmdb.com. September 7, 1972. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  25. ^ "The Bastard". filmaffinity.com. 1973. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  26. ^ "The House of 72 Tenants". lovehkfilm.com. 1973. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  27. ^ "The Villains (1973)". silveremulsion.com. 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  28. ^ "Killer Clans". hkmdb.com. March 20, 1976. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  29. ^ "Bat Without Wings (1980)". filmaffinity.com. 1980. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  30. ^ "Bats Without Wings". rottentomatoes.com. 1980. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  31. ^ "Last Song in Paris". filmaffinity.com. 1986. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  32. ^ . bfi.org.uk. 1986. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  33. ^ "Madam Yun". senscritique.com. 1954. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  34. ^ "Madam Yun". hkmdb.com. March 26, 1954. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  35. ^ "37th Hong Kong Film Awards nominations and the winners, Nomination and Awardees List of The 37th Hong Kong Film Awards". hkfaa.com. April 15, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  36. ^ Cheung, Rachel (April 16, 2018). "Hong Kong Film Awards: legendary director lights up show with moving, emotional speech". scmp.com. Retrieved June 7, 2021.

External links edit

  • Chor Yuen at filmaffinity.com
  • Chor Yuen at IMDb
  • HK Cinemagic
  • Chor Yuen at hkmdb.com
  • Chor Yuen at letterboxd.com
  • Chor Yuen at lovehkfilm.com
  • Yuen Chor at rottentomatoes.com
  • Chu Yuan at senscritique.com (in French)
  • Chor Yuan at thespinningimage.co.uk


December 20, 2023
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In this Chinese name the family name is Chor 楚 Chor Yuen Chinese 楚原 born Cheung Po kin 張寶堅 8 October 1934 21 February 2022 was a Hong Kong film director screenwriter and actor Chor is credited with over 120 films as director over 70 films as a writer and over 40 films as an actor Chor Yuen楚原BornCheung Po kin 張寶堅 1934 10 08 8 October 1934Guangzhou Guangdong ChinaDied21 February 2022 2022 02 21 aged 87 Other namesCheung Bo Kin Chi Yau Chin Yu Cho Yuan Choh Yuen Chu Yuan Chun Yue Yuan ChoOccupation s Film director screenwriter actorYears active1954 2004SpouseNam Hung 1967 2022 ParentCheung Wood yauAwardsHong Kong Film Awards Professional Spirit Award 1998 Hong Kong Film Awards Lifetime Achievement Award 2018Chinese nameChinese楚原TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu PinyinChǔ YuanYue CantoneseJyutpingCo2 Jyun4 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Personal life and death 4 Filmography 4 1 As director 4 2 As actor 4 3 Television series 5 Awards 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and education editChor was born in Guangzhou Guangdong on 8 October 1934 1 He studied Chemistry at Sun Yat sen University in Guangzhou China 2 Career editIn 1954 Chor started his acting career Chor first appeared in Madam Yun a 1954 historical drama film directed by Ng Wui In 1956 Chor became a screenwriter Chor first wrote Flower Petals in the Wind a k a Petals in the Wind A Flower Petal in the Wind a 1956 drama film directed by Ng Wui In 1957 Chor became a director with Kong Ngee Co a Singapore film company that produced Cantonese films Chor co directed his first two films with Chun Kim Chor co directed Bloodshed in the Valley of Love a 1957 Cantonese martial arts film Chor also co directed The Whispering Palm a k a Moon over Malaya a 1957 Cantonese drama In 1959 Chor directed Grass by the Lake a k a The Natural Son Chor is credited with over 120 films as director over 70 films as writer and over 40 films as actor 3 4 5 Chor was also known for beautiful set designs of his martial arts films 6 Personal life and death editChor was married to Nam Hung an actress 7 8 He died on 21 February 2022 at the age of 87 9 Filmography editAs director edit 1957 Bloodshed in the Valley of Love a k a Blood Valley Blood Stains the Valley of Love Co director 1957 The Whispering Palm a k a Moon Over Malaya Co director 10 1957 Murder on the Beach Co director 1959 Grass by the Lake Director 1959 Orchid in the Storm a k a Twilight of Love Director 11 1960 Autumn Leaves a k a Autumn Leaf Director writer 1960 The Great Devotion a k a Love Cannot Read Kwok Hung Also Director screenwriter 1961 Forever Beloved Director 1961 The Psycho a k a Ghost That Was Not Director 1962 Eternal Regret Part 1 a k a A Man s Betrayal Part One Director 1962 True Love Director 1962 Eternal Regret Part 2 a k a A Man s Betrayal Part Two Director 1962 A Time for Mourning Director 1963 My Only Love Director 1963 Tear Laden Rose Director 1963 In My Dream Last Night Director 1964 Too High to Touch Director 1964 Diary of a Chauvinistic Husband Director 1964 A Deadly Night Director 1964 A Secluded Orchid Director 1964 A Blundering Wife Director 1964 Their Lost Romance Director 1964 Diary of a Chauvinistic Husband Part 2 Director 1964 All Are Happy a k a Happiness Reigns Everywhere Co director 1965 Silent Love Director 1965 Lover in Disguise Director 1965 The Sinner Director 1965 The Sinner Part 2 Director 1965 Honeymoon Director 1965 Secrets of a Husband Director 1965 Remorse Director 1965 Love Never Fades Director 1965 Love Has Many Faces Director 1965 Boundless Love a k a Love Cage Lost in Love Director 1965 A Good Match a k a An Ocean of Love Director screenwriter 1965 The Black Rose a k a Black Rose Director 12 13 14 1965 Doomed Love Director 1966 Running Tears Director 1966 Legacy Director 1966 Spy with My Face Director Sequel to The Black Rose 15 16 1966 The Thief with baby Face Director 1966 Violet Girl Director 1966 Little Foursome Family Director 1966 Affection Director 1966 How Much Worry You Can Have Director 1966 A Fatal Adventure Director 1967 Maiden Thief a k a The Wonder Thief The Precious Mirror Director 17 18 1967 Man from Interpol Director 19 20 1967 Revenger a k a Story of a Brave Soul Director 1967 To Rose with Love Director 21 1970 Cold Blade Director screenwriter 22 1972 The Killer Director 1972 Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan Chinese 愛奴 Director 23 24 1973 The Bastard a k a Little Hero The Little Illegitimate Nobody s Son Director 25 1973 Haze In The Sunset Director 1973 The House of 72 Tenants Thief in the market Also Director screenwriter 26 1973 The Villains Director 27 1974 Sex Love and Hate Director 1976 Killer Clans Director 28 1976 The Magic Blade Director 1976 The Web of Death Director 1977 The Jade Tiger Director 1977 Sentimental Swordsman Director 1977 Clans of Intrigue Director 1977 Death Duel Director 1978 Swordsman and Enchantress Director 1978 Legend of the Bat Director 1978 Clan of Amazons Director 1978 Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre Director 1979 Full Moon Scimitar Director 1979 The Proud Twins Director 1980 Bat Without Wings Director 29 30 1980 Heroes Shed No Tears Director screenwriter 1981 Return of the Sentimental Swordsman Director screenwriter 1981 Emperor and His Brother Director 1981 The Duel of the Century Director 1982 Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman Director 1983 Mad Mad 83 Director 1984 The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre Director 1986 Last Song in Paris Director screenwriter 31 32 As actor edit Madam Yun a k a Madam Wan Six Chapters of a Floating Life Actor Film debut 33 34 1954 Police Story 1985 The Seventh Curse 1986 Police Story 2 1988 Miracles 1989 The Banquet 1991 Twin Dragons 1992 He Ain t Heavy He s My Father 1993 Thunderbolt 1995 Uncle Tung Foh s father Those Were the Days 1997 Television series edit Family Squad 1991 A Kindred Spirit 1995 File of Justice IV 1995 Journey to the West 1996 File of Justice V 1997 Triumph Over Evil 1997 Journey to the West II 1998 Armed Reaction 1998 War of the Genders 2000 Armed Reaction II 2000 The Legendary Four Aces 2000 Armed Reaction III 2001 A Step into the Past 2001 Armed Reaction IV 2004 Awards edit2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Presented at 37th Hong Kong Film Awards in Hong Kong April 15 2018 35 36 References edit 楚原 生於 1934 10 18 導演 編劇 Chor Yuen born on 1934 10 18 died on 2022 02 21 director screenwriter In filmarchive gov hk Hong Kong Film Archive pdf file 182 kB Retrieved October 20 2021 Chinese Teo Stephen 2019 Hong Kong Cinema The Extra Dimensions Bloomsbury Publishing p 409 ISBN 978 1838716257 Retrieved May 10 2021 Oral History Series 3 Director Chor Yuen Preface A Lifetime in the Studio lcsd gov hk Archived from the original on May 9 2021 Retrieved May 8 2021 Chor Yuen hkmdb com Retrieved May 8 2021 30th Hong Kong International Film Festival April 4 19 2006 offscreen com April 4 2006 Retrieved May 8 2021 Gu Long s martial arts stories on the big screen how Chor Yuen adapted 17 of his magical novels and our pick of the movies scmp com April 11 2021 Retrieved June 7 2021 Nam Hung clarifies rumours about Chor Yuen yahoo com August 20 2014 Retrieved April 24 2021 Director Chor Yuen Suffers from Dementia jaynestar com May 11 2014 Retrieved April 24 2021 楚原逝世 名導楚原 今早突然不舒服 送院兩小時離世 享年87歲 明周娛樂 2022 02 21 Archived from the original on 2022 03 09 Retrieved 2022 02 21 2006 Hong Kong International Film Festival HKIFF Report brns com 2006 Retrieved May 9 2021 Orchid in the Storm filmaffinity com 1959 Retrieved May 10 2021 Stokes Lisa Odham 2007 Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema Scarecrow Press p 31 ISBN 978 0810864580 Retrieved May 10 2021 Jane Bond spoof movies bounce back in Hong Kong mi6 hq com January 18 2008 Retrieved May 12 2021 Film Archive s Chor Yuen Master of His Time to review Chor Yuen s masterpieces With photos Hu Brian Kwok Winghei Hartzheim Bryan Tseng Ada November 28 2008 APA Top 10 Asian James Bond Knock offs international ucla edu Archived from the original on May 13 2021 Retrieved May 12 2021 Spy with My Face hkmdb com April 6 1966 Retrieved May 12 2021 Maiden Thief 1967 senscritique com 1967 Retrieved June 7 2021 Maiden Thief hkmdb com April 5 1967 Retrieved June 5 2021 Man from Interpol senscritique com 1967 Retrieved June 5 2021 Man from Interpol hkmdb com May 19 1967 Retrieved June 5 2021 To Rose with Love hkmdb com August 30 2021 Retrieved June 7 2021 The Cold Blade scmp com 5 April 2007 Retrieved April 20 2021 Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan 1972 Shaw Brothers dighkmovies com 1972 Retrieved May 23 2021 Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan hkmdb com September 7 1972 Retrieved October 22 2020 The Bastard filmaffinity com 1973 Retrieved May 24 2021 The House of 72 Tenants lovehkfilm com 1973 Retrieved May 24 2021 The Villains 1973 silveremulsion com 2015 Retrieved May 25 2021 Killer Clans hkmdb com March 20 1976 Retrieved April 24 2021 Bat Without Wings 1980 filmaffinity com 1980 Retrieved May 10 2021 Bats Without Wings rottentomatoes com 1980 Retrieved May 10 2021 Last Song in Paris filmaffinity com 1986 Retrieved May 11 2021 LAST SONG IN PARIS 1986 bfi org uk 1986 Archived from the original on May 12 2021 Retrieved May 11 2021 Madam Yun senscritique com 1954 Retrieved May 10 2021 Madam Yun hkmdb com March 26 1954 Retrieved October 24 2020 37th Hong Kong Film Awards nominations and the winners Nomination and Awardees List of The 37th Hong Kong Film Awards hkfaa com April 15 2021 Retrieved June 7 2021 Cheung Rachel April 16 2018 Hong Kong Film Awards legendary director lights up show with moving emotional speech scmp com Retrieved June 7 2021 External links editChor Yuen at filmaffinity com Chor Yuen at IMDb HK Cinemagic Chor Yuen at hkmdb com Chor Yuen at letterboxd com Chor Yuen at lovehkfilm com Yuen Chor at rottentomatoes com Chu Yuan at senscritique com in French Chor Yuan at thespinningimage co uk Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chor Yuen amp oldid 1180152917, wikipedia, 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