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Kim Yeong-Il

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
24Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 28, 1952
Birth Place: South Korea

About Kim Yeong-Il

Kim Yeong-Il (Korean: 김영일) was a South Korean actor and martial artist who rose to fame in South Korea thanks to various drama series in the 90s. Outside of South Korea, he is best known for his appearances in many kung fu films.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Kim Yeong-Il Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kim Yeong-Il reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Kim Yeong-Il's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Kim Yeong-Il's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Manhunt, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kim Yeong-Il Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Yeong-Il's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Manhunt (1978) movie poster
★9.0

Manhunt: A Chinese General seeks refuge with a mother and daughter and falls in love with the daughter while being pursued by Mon

Manhunt

1978•Action
★7.0
Duel Of The Tough (1982) movie poster
★7.0

Duel Of The Tough: During the Ching Dynasty, a Buddhist priest named Hung must take a journey to spread the word of Buddha. He takes the ho

Duel Of The Tough

1982
★7.0
Shaolin Teenage Heroines (1982) movie poster
★7.0

Shaolin Teenage Heroines: Valuable scriptures are stolen from the Shaolin Buddist Temple by Eagle Han after he had carried out his orders from the

Shaolin Teenage Heroines

1982
★6.7
Fearless Hyena (1979) movie poster
★6.7

Fearless Hyena: Lung is a talented fighter but prefers to spend his time loafing around and picking fights, despite orders from his gran

Fearless Hyena

1979•Action
★6.5
The Snake Strikes Back (1980) movie poster
★6.5

The Snake Strikes Back: A fool Sui wants to learn the art of the Absolutes Kung Fu and become master , a title with prizes including the secret

The Snake Strikes Back

1980•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Kim Yeong-Il has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1988 Ninja of the Magnificence (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1985 Hong-Do Mirror - Flop Similar →
1984 Guards of Shaolin Hung Gin Flop Similar →
1984 North Shaolin South Taekwon - Flop Similar →
1984 The Wild Panther - Average Similar →
1983 Shandong Spot Bong-Ryong Flop Similar →
1983 Sandong Female Water Seller White Cane Beggar Average Similar →
1983 Shaolin and Taichi - Flop Similar →
1982 Shaolin Drunken Monk Wong Kin Chung Average Similar →
1982 Shaolin Teenage Heroines Warlord Hit Similar →
1982 Incredible Shaolin Thunderkick Iron Claw Flop Similar →
1982 Duel Of The Tough - Hit Similar →
1981 Revenge of Drunken Master Silver Cop Average Similar →
1981 The Shaolin Chief Cook Silver Eagle Average Similar →
1981 Fist Of Golden Monkey Leader of the 8 Beasts Average Similar →
1980 Champ vs. Champ - Flop Similar →
1980 The Snake Strikes Back - Hit Similar →
1980 Magnificent Wonderman - Average Similar →
1979 Death Duel of Kung Fu To Ku Lan Average Similar →
1979 Dragon Fist Laam Ceng Average Similar →
1979 Fearless Hyena Chin Wa Li (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1978 Manhunt - Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Blazing Ninja - Flop Similar →
N/A Coil of the Snake - Flop Similar →

Kim Yeong-Il - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Yeong-Il?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Yeong-Il is "Manhunt" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Kim Yeong-Il acted in?

Kim Yeong-Il has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Yeong-Il?

Other notable films include "Duel Of The Tough", "Shaolin Teenage Heroines", and "Fearless Hyena".

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