Sun Chien
Born January 26, 1955 in Taiwan under the name Suen Jian-yuan, Sun Chien (Chinese: 孫建) lost both parents while young and was brought up by his two sisters. In 1976, director Chang Cheh was recruiting new stars in Taiwan for the movie Chinatown Kid. Tae kwon do veteran Sun was selected among many competitors and was given the supporting role in the movie. Sun since developed his career in Hong Kong (notably as one of the 5 Venoms) and signed as a contract actor with Shaw Brothers for eight years. Being one of "Chang's Cohorts," he often starred in the director's action and martial arts movies. After Shaw Brothers ceased film production in 1986 to focus on TV projects, Sun lent his talents to subpar "cut-and-paste" productions for producer Tomas Tang's Filmark International. In the early 90s he served as an action director and assistant director on several films before retiring in 1992.
55 acting credits
Acting · 55
Yu Pui Tsuen II
1987
Five Heroes from Shaolin
1986
Crippled Avengers
1978
Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
The Five Venoms
1978
Secret Service of the Imperial Court
1984
Bastard Swordsman
1983
Angry Ranger
1991
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
Human Lanterns
1982
The Lady is the Boss
1983
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
1979
Invincible Shaolin
1978
Two Champions of Shaolin
1980
Kid with the Golden Arm
1979
The Duel of the Century
1981
Black Lizard
1981
The Magnificent Ruffians
1979
The Emperor and His Brother
1981
The Brave Archer 2
1978
Heaven and Hell
1980
House of Traps
1982
Shaolin Rescuers
1979
The Brave Archer 3
1981
Chinatown Kid
1977
Little Dragon Maiden
1983
The Daredevils
1979
What Price Honesty?
1981
The Rebel Intruders
1980
Ode to Gallantry
1982
Clan Feuds
1982
The Spirit of the Sword
1982
The Plot
1991
The Lady Assassin
1983
Pursuit of a Killer
1985
The Vampire Raiders
1988
The Vampire Is Alive
1987
Satanic Crystals
1989
Crocodile Fury
1988
Ninja and the Warriors of Fire
1987
Ninja in the Killing Field
1987
Devil's Dynamite
1987
Ninja: American Warrior
1987
Instant Rage
1989
Terminal Angels
1987
Ninja, Demon's Massacre
1988
The Spy Inferno
1988
Ninja Fantasy
1986
Empire of Spiritual Ninja
1987
Mission War Flames
1987
Fatal Command
1988
Ninja Death Squad
1987
Operation Foxhunt
1988
Treasure Hunter
1988
Project G-7
1987