Portrait of Chang Cheh

Chang Cheh

Bio: Chang Cheh (Chinese: 張徹, February 10, 1923 – June 22, 2002) was Shaw Brothers Studio's best known and most prolific film director, with such films as the Five Venoms, the Brave Archer (based on the works of Jin Yong), the The One-Armed Swordsman, and other classics of wuxia and kung fu film.
Born: Sat, Feb 10 1923
Birthplace: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Death: Sat, Jun 22 2002
Chang Cheh is 79 years old
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Poster of Iron Fist Pillage
Iron Fist Pillage
Chang Cheh was 78 in Iron Fist Pillage as 'Archival Footage Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 2001
Poster of Ninja in Ancient China
Ninja in Ancient China
Chang Cheh was 69 in Ninja in Ancient China as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Journey to the West
Journey to the West
Chang Cheh was 67 in Journey to the West as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Hidden Hero
Hidden Hero
Chang Cheh was 67 in Hidden Hero as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1990
Poster of Slaughter in Xian
Slaughter in Xian
Chang Cheh was 67 in Slaughter in Xian as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1990
Poster of Cross the River
Cross the River
Chang Cheh was 65 in Cross the River as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1988
Poster of Great Shanghai 1937
Great Shanghai 1937
Chang Cheh was 63 in Great Shanghai 1937 as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 28 1986
Poster of The Dancing Warrior
The Dancing Warrior
Chang Cheh was 61 in The Dancing Warrior as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Shanghai 13
Shanghai 13
Chang Cheh was 60 in Shanghai 13 as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1984
Poster of Death Ring
Death Ring
Chang Cheh was 60 in Death Ring as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Nine Demons
The Nine Demons
Chang Cheh was 60 in The Nine Demons as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Attack of the Joyful Goddess
Attack of the Joyful Goddess
Chang Cheh was 60 in Attack of the Joyful Goddess as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1983
Poster of The Weird Man
The Weird Man
Chang Cheh was 59 in The Weird Man as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Ode to Gallantry
Ode to Gallantry
Chang Cheh was 59 in Ode to Gallantry as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1982
Poster of Five Element Ninjas
Five Element Ninjas
Chang Cheh was 59 in Five Element Ninjas as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1982
Poster of Brave Archer and His Mate
Brave Archer and His Mate
Chang Cheh was 59 in Brave Archer and His Mate as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1982
Poster of House of Traps
House of Traps
Chang Cheh was 58 in House of Traps as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1982
Poster of The Brave Archer 3
The Brave Archer 3
Chang Cheh was 58 in The Brave Archer 3 as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 1981
Poster of Masked Avengers
Masked Avengers
Chang Cheh was 58 in Masked Avengers as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1981
Poster of The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
Chang Cheh was 58 in The Sword Stained with Royal Blood as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1981
Poster of Legend of the Fox
Legend of the Fox
Chang Cheh was 57 in Legend of the Fox as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1980
Poster of The Rebel Intruders
The Rebel Intruders
Chang Cheh was 57 in The Rebel Intruders as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1980
Poster of Two Champions of Shaolin
Two Champions of Shaolin
Chang Cheh was 57 in Two Champions of Shaolin as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 1980
Poster of The Flag of Iron
The Flag of Iron
Chang Cheh was 56 in The Flag of Iron as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1980
Poster of Heaven and Hell
Heaven and Hell
Chang Cheh was 56 in Heaven and Hell as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1980
Poster of Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
Chang Cheh was 56 in Ten Tigers of Kwangtung as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1979
Poster of Kid with the Golden Arm
Kid with the Golden Arm
Chang Cheh was 56 in Kid with the Golden Arm as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1979
Poster of The Magnificent Ruffians
The Magnificent Ruffians
Chang Cheh was 56 in The Magnificent Ruffians as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1979
Poster of The Daredevils
The Daredevils
Chang Cheh was 56 in The Daredevils as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 1979
Poster of Shaolin Rescuers
Shaolin Rescuers
Chang Cheh was 56 in Shaolin Rescuers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Crippled Avengers
Crippled Avengers
Chang Cheh was 55 in Crippled Avengers as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1978
Poster of Invincible Shaolin
Invincible Shaolin
Chang Cheh was 55 in Invincible Shaolin as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 19 1978
Poster of The Five Venoms
The Five Venoms
Chang Cheh was 55 in The Five Venoms as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1978
Poster of Showdown at the Cotton Mill
Showdown at the Cotton Mill
Chang Cheh was 55 in Showdown at the Cotton Mill as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1978
Poster of The Brave Archer 2
The Brave Archer 2
Chang Cheh was 55 in The Brave Archer 2 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1978
Poster of Life Gamble
Life Gamble
Chang Cheh was 55 in Life Gamble as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1978
Poster of Chinatown Kid
Chinatown Kid
Chang Cheh was 54 in Chinatown Kid as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1977
Poster of The Brave Archer
The Brave Archer
Chang Cheh was 54 in The Brave Archer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 30 1977
Poster of Magnificent Wanderers
Magnificent Wanderers
Chang Cheh was 54 in Magnificent Wanderers as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1977
Poster of The Naval Commandos
The Naval Commandos
Chang Cheh was 54 in The Naval Commandos as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1977
Poster of Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple
Chang Cheh was 53 in Shaolin Temple as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1976
Poster of The New Shaolin Boxers
The New Shaolin Boxers
Chang Cheh was 53 in The New Shaolin Boxers as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1976
Poster of The Shaolin Avengers
The Shaolin Avengers
Chang Cheh was 53 in The Shaolin Avengers as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1976
Poster of 7-Man Army
7-Man Army
Chang Cheh was 53 in 7-Man Army as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1976
Poster of Boxer Rebellion
Boxer Rebellion
Chang Cheh was 52 in Boxer Rebellion as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 1976
Poster of The Four Assassins
The Four Assassins
Chang Cheh was 52 in The Four Assassins as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of The Bloody Escape
The Bloody Escape
Chang Cheh was 52 in The Bloody Escape as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 1975
Poster of The Fantastic Magic Baby
The Fantastic Magic Baby
Chang Cheh was 52 in The Fantastic Magic Baby as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1975
Poster of Disciples of Shaolin
Disciples of Shaolin
Chang Cheh was 52 in Disciples of Shaolin as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 28 1975
Poster of All Men Are Brothers
All Men Are Brothers
Chang Cheh was 52 in All Men Are Brothers as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1975
Poster of Five Shaolin Masters
Five Shaolin Masters
Chang Cheh was 51 in Five Shaolin Masters as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1974
Poster of Na Cha the Great
Na Cha the Great
Chang Cheh was 51 in Na Cha the Great as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1974
Poster of Young Lovers on Flying Wheels
Young Lovers on Flying Wheels
Chang Cheh was 51 in Young Lovers on Flying Wheels as 'Presenter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1974
Poster of A Mad World of Fools
A Mad World of Fools
Chang Cheh was 51 in A Mad World of Fools as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Shaolin Martial Arts
Shaolin Martial Arts
Chang Cheh was 51 in Shaolin Martial Arts as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1974
Poster of The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Chang Cheh was 51 in The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 1974
Poster of Friends
Friends
Chang Cheh was 51 in Friends as 'Director, Writer, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1974
Poster of Men from the Monastery
Men from the Monastery
Chang Cheh was 51 in Men from the Monastery as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1974
Poster of The Savage Five
The Savage Five
Chang Cheh was 51 in The Savage Five as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1974
Poster of Three Styles of Hung School's Kung Fu
Three Styles of Hung School's Kung Fu
Chang Cheh was 50 in Three Styles of Hung School's Kung Fu as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 1974
Poster of Heroes Two
Heroes Two
Chang Cheh was 50 in Heroes Two as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 1974
Poster of Iron Bodyguard
Iron Bodyguard
Chang Cheh was 50 in Iron Bodyguard as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 1973
Poster of The Pirate
The Pirate
Chang Cheh was 50 in The Pirate as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1973
Poster of Police Force
Police Force
Chang Cheh was 50 in Police Force as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 16 1973
Poster of The Generation Gap
The Generation Gap
Chang Cheh was 50 in The Generation Gap as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1973
Poster of Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers
Chang Cheh was 50 in Blood Brothers as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1973
Poster of The Delinquent
The Delinquent
Chang Cheh was 50 in The Delinquent as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 15 1973
Poster of Four Riders
Four Riders
Chang Cheh was 49 in Four Riders as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1972
Poster of Trilogy of Swordsmanship
Trilogy of Swordsmanship
Chang Cheh was 49 in Trilogy of Swordsmanship as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 1972
Poster of Man of Iron
Man of Iron
Chang Cheh was 49 in Man of Iron as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1972
Poster of The Delightful Forest
The Delightful Forest
Chang Cheh was 49 in The Delightful Forest as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 1972
Poster of Young People
Young People
Chang Cheh was 49 in Young People as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1972
Poster of The Water Margin
The Water Margin
Chang Cheh was 49 in The Water Margin as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1972
Poster of The Angry Guest
The Angry Guest
Chang Cheh was 49 in The Angry Guest as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 29 1972
Poster of The Boxer from Shantung
The Boxer from Shantung
Chang Cheh was 49 in The Boxer from Shantung as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1972
Poster of The Deadly Duo
The Deadly Duo
Chang Cheh was 48 in The Deadly Duo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1971
Poster of Duel of Fists
Duel of Fists
Chang Cheh was 48 in Duel of Fists as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1971
Poster of The Anonymous Heroes
The Anonymous Heroes
Chang Cheh was 48 in The Anonymous Heroes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 24 1971
Poster of The Duel
The Duel
Chang Cheh was 48 in The Duel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1971
Poster of The New One-Armed Swordsman
The New One-Armed Swordsman
Chang Cheh was 47 in The New One-Armed Swordsman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 07 1971
Poster of King Eagle
King Eagle
Chang Cheh was 47 in King Eagle as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of The Singing Killer
The Singing Killer
Chang Cheh was 47 in The Singing Killer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 1970
Poster of The Heroic Ones
The Heroic Ones
Chang Cheh was 47 in The Heroic Ones as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1970
Poster of Vengeance!
Vengeance!
Chang Cheh was 47 in Vengeance! as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 14 1970
Poster of The Wandering Swordsman
The Wandering Swordsman
Chang Cheh was 46 in The Wandering Swordsman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1970
Poster of Have Sword, Will Travel
Have Sword, Will Travel
Chang Cheh was 46 in Have Sword, Will Travel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1969
Poster of Dead End
Dead End
Chang Cheh was 46 in Dead End as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1969
Poster of The Invincible Fist
The Invincible Fist
Chang Cheh was 46 in The Invincible Fist as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 30 1969
Poster of The Flying Dagger
The Flying Dagger
Chang Cheh was 46 in The Flying Dagger as 'Director, Screenplay, Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 1969
Poster of Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Chang Cheh was 46 in Return of the One-Armed Swordsman as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1969
Poster of The Singing Thief
The Singing Thief
Chang Cheh was 46 in The Singing Thief as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1969
Poster of Golden Swallow
Golden Swallow
Chang Cheh was 45 in Golden Swallow as 'Director, Writer, Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1968
Poster of The Assassin
The Assassin
Chang Cheh was 44 in The Assassin as 'Writer, Director, Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1967
Poster of The One-Armed Swordsman
The One-Armed Swordsman
Chang Cheh was 44 in The One-Armed Swordsman as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 1967
Poster of The Trail of the Broken Blade
The Trail of the Broken Blade
Chang Cheh was 44 in The Trail of the Broken Blade as 'Director, Screenplay, Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 04 1967
Poster of The Perfumed Arrow
The Perfumed Arrow
Chang Cheh was 43 in The Perfumed Arrow as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1966
Poster of The Magnificent Trio
The Magnificent Trio
Chang Cheh was 43 in The Magnificent Trio as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 1966
Poster of The Knight of Knights
The Knight of Knights
Chang Cheh was 43 in The Knight of Knights as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 17 1966
Poster of Tiger Boy
Tiger Boy
Chang Cheh was 43 in Tiger Boy as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 1966
Poster of Call of the Sea
Call of the Sea
Chang Cheh was 42 in Call of the Sea as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1965
Poster of Inside the Forbidden City
Inside the Forbidden City
Chang Cheh was 42 in Inside the Forbidden City as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1965
Poster of Crocodile River
Crocodile River
Chang Cheh was 42 in Crocodile River as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 22 1965
Poster of The Butterfly Chalice
The Butterfly Chalice
Chang Cheh was 42 in The Butterfly Chalice as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1965
Poster of The Mermaid
The Mermaid
Chang Cheh was 41 in The Mermaid as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1965
Poster of The Warlord and the Actress
The Warlord and the Actress
Chang Cheh was 41 in The Warlord and the Actress as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 1964
Poster of The Female Prince
The Female Prince
Chang Cheh was 41 in The Female Prince as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1964
Poster of The Amorous Lotus Pan
The Amorous Lotus Pan
Chang Cheh was 41 in The Amorous Lotus Pan as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1964
Poster of Her Pearly Tears
Her Pearly Tears
Chang Cheh was 39 in Her Pearly Tears as 'Script'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1962
Poster of It's Always Spring
It's Always Spring
Chang Cheh was 39 in It's Always Spring as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1962
Poster of Black Butterfly
Black Butterfly
Chang Cheh was 37 in Black Butterfly as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1960
Poster of Death Traps
Death Traps
Chang Cheh was 37 in Death Traps as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1960
Poster of The Tender Trap of Espionage
The Tender Trap of Espionage
Chang Cheh was 37 in The Tender Trap of Espionage as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1960
Poster of Wild Fire
Wild Fire
Chang Cheh was 35 in Wild Fire as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 1958
Poster of The Alishan Uprising
The Alishan Uprising
Chang Cheh was 27 in The Alishan Uprising as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1950

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