Tsao Chien - Actor Profile

Tsao Chien

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 8, 1922
Birth Place: Taiwan

Tsao Chien Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tsao Chien 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 Tsao Chien's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Tsao Chien'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 Thunderstorm Sword, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tsao Chien Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tsao Chien's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Tsao Chien has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 Island of Fire Fong's Father Average Similar →
1986 Heroic Pioneers - Flop Similar →
1986 The Outsiders - Flop Similar →
1984 The Last Night of Madam Chin - Hit Similar →
1983 All the King's Men - Hit Similar →
1983 The Challenge of the Lady Ninja Ninja Sensei Average Similar →
1983 Growing Up Mr. Zhu Hit Similar →
1983 The Wheel of Life Lu Zizhen, part 1 Hit Similar →
1982 Godfather from Canton Agent Average Similar →
1981 A Sword Named Revenge - Flop Similar →
1981 Errant Love Mr. Ho Hit Similar →
1980 Don't Forget the Promise - Super Hit Similar →
1979 By Love Obsessed - Hit Similar →
1979 Flying Masters of Kung Fu Healing Master Average Similar →
1978 Swift Shaolin Boxer Lord Ho Hit Similar →
1977 Snuff Bottle Connection Chancellor Pu Average Similar →
1977 The Shaolin Brothers - Flop Similar →
1976 Fighting of Shaolin Monks Chi Yun's Father Hit Similar →
1976 Painted Waves of Love - Hit Similar →
1976 Return of the 18 Bronzemen Court Official Average Similar →
1976 The Everlasting Glory - Average Similar →
1976 The Dragon vs. Needles of Death Master Fung Average Similar →
1976 One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers Chow Yi To/Chu Average Similar →
1975 Fist of Shaolin - Average Similar →
1975 He Loved Once Too Many - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Land of the Undaunted - Hit Similar →
1974 The Fists of Vengeance - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Bruce Takes Dragon Town - Hit Similar →
1973 Outside the Window - Average Similar →
1973 Beach of the War Gods Commander Hsiao Average Similar →
1973 Chinese Kung Fu and Acupuncture Taoist priest Super Hit Similar →
1973 Infernal Street Dr. Chau Flop Similar →
1973 The Way of the Tiger - Hit Similar →
1973 Impetuous Fire - Average Similar →
1972 The Escape Mr. Yeung Hit Similar →
1972 The Invincible - Average Similar →
1972 The Boxer from Shantung Tea House Waiter (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1971 The Hero Chow Chang's Father Average Similar →
1971 Shadow Girl Bridegroom's father Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Founding of Ming Dynasty - Flop Similar →
1970 Four Moods - Hit Similar →
1970 A Touch of Zen Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing Super Hit Similar →
1970 Thunderstorm Sword - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Iron Mistress Hsin Tsan Average Similar →
1969 "Golden Sand" Sword - Flop Similar →
1969 Purple Darts - Hit Similar →
1968 The Swordsman of All Swordsmen Yun Chung-Chun Average Similar →
1967 Dragon Inn General Wu Ning Hit Similar →
1965 Beauty of Beauties - Hit Similar →
1963 Our Neighbor Chen A-fa Flop Similar →

Tsao Chien - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tsao Chien?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tsao Chien is "Thunderstorm Sword" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Tsao Chien acted in?

Tsao Chien has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tsao Chien?

Other notable films include "Don't Forget the Promise", "Shadow Girl", and "Chinese Kung Fu and Acupuncture".

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