Shih Szu - Actor Profile

Shih Szu

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 24, 1953
Birth Place: Taiwan

About Shih Szu

With parents coming from Hunan (Henan), originally named Lei Qiu-Si, Shih Szu was born in Taiwan. She joined Shaw Brothers in 1970 and appearing as a martial arts heroine. Acclaimed by a wide range of audience, Shaw Brothers regarded her as the next Cheng Pei-Pei. As such she appeared in many martial arts movies which included "The Rescue", "The Lady Hermit", "Heroes of Sung", "The Villains", "The Bloody Scape" and "Lady of the Law" etc. Her agility and skills established her position as one of the top female martial arts stars. After starring in "A Deadly Secret" in 1980, she left Hong Kong and continued her filming career in Taiwan. She retired from the limelight in early 80s.

Shih Szu Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shih Szu reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Shih Szu'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 Cheeky Little Angels, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shih Szu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shih Szu's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shih Szu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1988 The Revenge Ghost of the Tree - Flop Similar →
1983 The Murder Joyce Ho Super Hit Similar →
1983 中國法術 - Flop Similar →
1982 Miraculous Sword Art - Flop Similar →
1982 Dirty Angel - Average Similar →
1981 The Woman from Hell - Flop Similar →
1981 The Kung Fu Emperor Lady in Brothel Super Hit Similar →
1981 The King of Gambler - Flop Similar →
1981 The Reformed Gambler Lai Pei-ling Flop Similar →
1981 The Great Cheat - Flop Similar →
1980 Night of the Assassins Yan Yan Super Hit Similar →
1980 The Heroes Princess Hit Similar →
1980 A Deadly Secret Ling Seung Wa Average Similar →
1980 The Great Conspiracy - Average Similar →
1980 Keep Out of Danger - Flop Similar →
1979 The Deadly Breaking Sword Liu Yinxu Average Similar →
1979 Relentless Broken Blade - Average Similar →
1979 A Massacre Survivor Kao Jo-hsueh Flop Similar →
1978 The Avenging Eagle Siu Fung Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Proud Youth Bai Yingying / Sacred Lady Hit Similar →
1978 Clan of Amazons Jiang Qingxia, 3rd Sister Hit Similar →
1978 Flying Guillotine II Na Lan Average Similar →
1977 Pursuit of Vengeance Ma's Daughter Hit Similar →
1977 The Jade Tiger Tang Yue Hit Similar →
1977 The Naval Commandos Cui Hsia Super Hit Similar →
1976 Shaolin Temple Yen Yung-chun Average Similar →
1976 The Criminals Jenny Flop Similar →
1975 The Four Assassins Zu's Widow Average Similar →
1975 The Bloody Escape Tang Li Average Similar →
1975 Lover's Destiny Guan Xiu-Zhu Hit Similar →
1975 Lady of the Law Leng Rushuang Average Similar →
1975 Temperament of Life - Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Hooker and the Hustler Lo Kuei-Fang Flop Similar →
1974 The Two Faces of Love - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires Hsi Mai-Kwei Average Similar →
1974 Cheeky Little Angels Nightclub Visitor Super Hit Similar →
1974 Hong Kong 73 Teacher Average Similar →
1974 The Shadow Boxer Ah Jen Average Similar →
1973 Heroes of Sung Hong-Erh / Meng Hong Super Hit Similar →
1973 Supermen Against the Orient Suzy Average Similar →
1973 The House of 72 Tenants Olive Buying Student Hit Similar →
1973 The Villains Lin Xiao Hong Average Similar →
1973 The Champion Chin Chu Average Similar →
1972 The Thunderbolt Fist Die Er Average Similar →
1972 The Black Tavern Zhang Caibing Average Similar →
1972 Trilogy of Swordsmanship Ying Ying Hit Similar →
1972 The Young Avenger Li Bao Zhu, the "Young Avenger" Average Similar →
1971 The Rescue Bai Yaerh Average Similar →
1971 The Crimson Charm Chiang Shang-Ching Hit Similar →
1971 The Lady Hermit Cui Ping Hit Similar →

Shih Szu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shih Szu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shih Szu is "Cheeky Little Angels" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shih Szu acted in?

Shih Szu has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shih Szu?

Other notable films include "The Kung Fu Emperor", "Temperament of Life", and "Night of the Assassins".

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