Chor Yuen

Directing • 221 Credits

Biography

Cheung Po-kin (Chinese: 楚原, 9/16/1934 - 2/21/2022), better known by his stage name Chor Yuen, was a Hong Kong-Chinese film director, screenwriter and actor.

🎬 Directed Titles (94)

Directorial Filmography
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

1972 ⭐ 3.1
The Magic Blade

The Magic Blade

1976 ⭐ 3.3
Killer Clans

Killer Clans

1976 ⭐ 3.2
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman

Return of the Sentimental Swordsman

1981 ⭐ 3.5
Death Duel

Death Duel

1977 ⭐ 3.3
Diary of a Big Man

Diary of a Big Man

1988 ⭐ 3.3
The Web of Death

The Web of Death

1976 ⭐ 3.4
Clans of Intrigue

Clans of Intrigue

1977 ⭐ 3.4
The Sentimental Swordsman

The Sentimental Swordsman

1977 ⭐ 3.3
Duel for Gold

Duel for Gold

1971 ⭐ 3.5
Legend of the Bat

Legend of the Bat

1978 ⭐ 2.9
The Jade Tiger

The Jade Tiger

1977 ⭐ 3.6
The Emperor and His Brother

The Emperor and His Brother

1981 ⭐ 2.9
Bat Without Wings

Bat Without Wings

1980 ⭐ 3.4
The Proud Twins

The Proud Twins

1979 ⭐ 3.1
The Convict Killer

The Convict Killer

1980 ⭐ 2.9
Sleazy Dizzy

Sleazy Dizzy

1990 ⭐ 3.0
Clan of Amazons

Clan of Amazons

1978 ⭐ 3.6
Black Lizard

Black Lizard

1981 ⭐ 3.3
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

1978 ⭐ 3.4
Heroes Shed No Tears

Heroes Shed No Tears

1980 ⭐ 2.9
Swordsman and Enchantress

Swordsman and Enchantress

1978 ⭐ 3.1
Haunted Tales

Haunted Tales

1980 ⭐ 2.7
Full Moon Scimitar

Full Moon Scimitar

1979 ⭐ 3.5
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II

1978 ⭐ 2.9
The Duel of the Century

The Duel of the Century

1981 ⭐ 3.3
The House of 72 Tenants

The House of 72 Tenants

1973 ⭐ 3.4
Murder Plot

Murder Plot

1979 ⭐ 2.8
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan

Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan

1984 ⭐ 2.2
The Killer

The Killer

1972 ⭐ 3.1
Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman

Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman

1982 ⭐ 2.8
Descendant of the Sun

Descendant of the Sun

1983 ⭐ 2.8
The Spirit of the Sword

The Spirit of the Sword

1982 ⭐ 3.0
The Lizard

The Lizard

1972 ⭐ 2.6
Roving Swordsman

Roving Swordsman

1983 ⭐ 3.1
Pursuit of Vengeance

Pursuit of Vengeance

1977 ⭐ 3.5
The Enchantress

The Enchantress

1983 ⭐ 2.7
Lover's Destiny

Lover's Destiny

1975 ⭐ 3.6
The Forbidden Past

The Forbidden Past

1976 ⭐ 3.3
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre

The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre

1984 ⭐ 3.4
The Bastard

The Bastard

1973 ⭐ 3.5
Sex, Love and Hate

Sex, Love and Hate

1974 ⭐ 3.5
Hong Kong 73

Hong Kong 73

1974 ⭐ 3.0
The Big Holdup

The Big Holdup

1975 ⭐ 3.5
Fascinating Affairs

Fascinating Affairs

1985 ⭐ 2.4
Blood Stains the Valley of Love

Blood Stains the Valley of Love

1957 ⭐ 3.0
The Villains

The Villains

1973 ⭐ 3.0
That Enchanting Night

That Enchanting Night

1987 ⭐ 2.8
Last Song in Paris

Last Song in Paris

1986 ⭐ 4.8
Moon Over Malaya

Moon Over Malaya

1957 ⭐ 4.0
The Great Devotion

The Great Devotion

1960 ⭐ 4.0
A Mad Woman

A Mad Woman

1964 ⭐ 4.5
Sorrow of the Gentry

Sorrow of the Gentry

1974 ⭐ 4.5
Let's Have a Baby

Let's Have a Baby

1985 ⭐ 4.5
The Black Rose

The Black Rose

1965 ⭐ 4.5
Farewell to a Warrior

Farewell to a Warrior

1976 ⭐ 5.0
Winter Love

Winter Love

1968 ⭐ 4.5
Purple Night

Purple Night

1968 ⭐ 3.5
Rhapsody

Rhapsody

1968 ⭐ 4.0
The Youth

The Youth

1969 ⭐ 3.5
The Prodigal

The Prodigal

1969 ⭐ 5.0
Lovely Husbands

Lovely Husbands

1969 ⭐ 4.5
Young, Pregnant and Unmarried

Young, Pregnant and Unmarried

1968 ⭐ 4.0
To Rose with Love

To Rose with Love

1967 ⭐ 5.0
The Diary of a Husband

The Diary of a Husband

1964 ⭐ 4.5
Blood Stained Tradewind

Blood Stained Tradewind

1990 ⭐ 4.0
Silent Love

Silent Love

1965 ⭐ 5.0
Ungratefulness

Ungratefulness

1965 ⭐ 5.0
A Deadly Night

A Deadly Night

1964 ⭐ 3.5
Forever Beloved

Forever Beloved

1961 ⭐ 5.0
Legacy

Legacy

1966 ⭐ 3.0
Ghost That Was Not

Ghost That Was Not

1961 ⭐ 4.5
The Violet Girl

The Violet Girl

1966 ⭐ 4.5
Rose in Tears

Rose in Tears

1963 ⭐ 4.5
Spy with My Face

Spy with My Face

1966 ⭐ 4.5
The Jade Goddess Steals

The Jade Goddess Steals

1967 ⭐ 4.5
Love in Disguise

Love in Disguise

1965
Secret of a Husband

Secret of a Husband

1965
Love Never Fades

Love Never Fades

1965
Man from Interpol

Man from Interpol

1967
Mad, Mad 83

Mad, Mad 83

1983
A Death Pass

A Death Pass

1967
Doomed Love

Doomed Love

1965
Romance of a Teenage Girl

Romance of a Teenage Girl

1967
The Natural Son

The Natural Son

1959
Cold Blade

Cold Blade

1970
The Diary of a Husband, Part 2

The Diary of a Husband, Part 2

1964
A Man Betrayal, Part One

A Man Betrayal, Part One

1962
A Man Betrayal, Part Two

A Man Betrayal, Part Two

1962
Ching Ming Festival

Ching Ming Festival

1962
Absent-minded Wife

Absent-minded Wife

1964
Dial for Murder

Dial for Murder

1970
The Thief with Baby Face

The Thief with Baby Face

1966
The Green Dragon Conspiracy

The Green Dragon Conspiracy

1982

✍️ Written & Story Credits (46)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman

Return of the Sentimental Swordsman

1981 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
Death Duel

Death Duel

1977 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
The Sentimental Swordsman

The Sentimental Swordsman

1977 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
Legend of the Bat

Legend of the Bat

1978 ⭐ 2.9
Screenplay
The Jade Tiger

The Jade Tiger

1977 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
Bat Without Wings

Bat Without Wings

1980 ⭐ 3.4
Writer
The Proud Twins

The Proud Twins

1979 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
The Convict Killer

The Convict Killer

1980 ⭐ 2.9
Writer
Clan of Amazons

Clan of Amazons

1978 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

1978 ⭐ 3.4
Screenplay
Heroes Shed No Tears

Heroes Shed No Tears

1980 ⭐ 2.9
Writer
Black Lizard

Black Lizard

1981 ⭐ 3.3
Screenplay
Haunted Tales

Haunted Tales

1980 ⭐ 2.7
Writer
Swordsman and Enchantress

Swordsman and Enchantress

1978 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
Full Moon Scimitar

Full Moon Scimitar

1979 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II

1978 ⭐ 2.9
Writer
The Duel of the Century

The Duel of the Century

1981 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
The House of 72 Tenants

The House of 72 Tenants

1973 ⭐ 3.4
Writer
Murder Plot

Murder Plot

1979 ⭐ 2.8
Writer
Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan

Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan

1984 ⭐ 2.2
Writer
Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman

Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman

1982 ⭐ 2.8
Screenplay
The Lizard

The Lizard

1972 ⭐ 2.6
Writer
Roving Swordsman

Roving Swordsman

1983 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
Pursuit of Vengeance

Pursuit of Vengeance

1977 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja

Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja

1981 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
The Forbidden Past

The Forbidden Past

1976 ⭐ 3.3
Screenplay
The Big Holdup

The Big Holdup

1975 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
Sex, Love and Hate

Sex, Love and Hate

1974 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
Hong Kong 73

Hong Kong 73

1974 ⭐ 3.0
Writer
Fascinating Affairs

Fascinating Affairs

1985 ⭐ 2.4
Screenplay
That Enchanting Night

That Enchanting Night

1987 ⭐ 2.8
Screenplay
Last Song in Paris

Last Song in Paris

1986 ⭐ 4.8
Writer
The Seventh Heaven

The Seventh Heaven

1956 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
The Great Devotion

The Great Devotion

1960 ⭐ 4.0
Screenplay
A Mad Woman

A Mad Woman

1964 ⭐ 4.5
Writer
Farewell to a Warrior

Farewell to a Warrior

1976 ⭐ 5.0
Writer
The Diary of a Husband

The Diary of a Husband

1964 ⭐ 4.5
Screenplay
The Youth

The Youth

1969 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
Ghost That Was Not

Ghost That Was Not

1961 ⭐ 4.5
Writer
Rose in Tears

Rose in Tears

1963 ⭐ 4.5
Writer
Forever Beloved

Forever Beloved

1961 ⭐ 5.0
Screenplay
Murder Case in Chinatown

Murder Case in Chinatown

1961
Screenplay
Cold Blade

Cold Blade

1970
Screenplay
Absent-minded Wife

Absent-minded Wife

1964
Screenplay
Dial for Murder

Dial for Murder

1970
Screenplay
China Wife

China Wife

1957
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Police Story

Police Story

1985 ⭐ 3.8
as Chu Tao
Police Story 2

Police Story 2

1988 ⭐ 3.5
as Chu Tao
Twin Dragons

Twin Dragons

1992 ⭐ 3.5
as Uncle Tang
Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt

1995 ⭐ 3.3
as Uncle Chan Chun Tung
Miracles: The Canton Godfather

Miracles: The Canton Godfather

1989 ⭐ 3.5
as Magistrate Benjamin
The Seventh Curse

The Seventh Curse

1986 ⭐ 3.4
as Dr. Chu
A Step Into The Past

A Step Into The Past

2001 ⭐ 3.9
as 王Sir
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

1973 ⭐ 4.1
as Self (uncredited)
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father

1993 ⭐ 3.5
as Lord Watsons
The Banquet

The Banquet

1991 ⭐ 2.9
as Man on Stairs
Journey to the West

Journey to the West

1996 ⭐ 3.6
Those Were the Days

Those Were the Days

1997 ⭐ 3.4
as Cho Wood Yau
War of the Genders

War of the Genders

2000 ⭐ 4.3
as 夏浪
Armed Reaction

Armed Reaction

1998 ⭐ 4.1
as 程守忠
At the Threshold of an Era

At the Threshold of an Era

1999 ⭐ 4.1
as 连神父（Father Lam）
Dummy Mommy, Without a Baby

Dummy Mommy, Without a Baby

2001 ⭐ 3.1
as Restaurant Owner
The House of 72 Tenants

The House of 72 Tenants

1973 ⭐ 3.4
as Thief in the market
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

2003 ⭐ 3.5
as Self
Cherie

Cherie

1984 ⭐ 3.0
as Chairman Chu
Born to Gamble

Born to Gamble

1987 ⭐ 2.9
as Hsin, King Gambler
Wonder Women

Wonder Women

1987 ⭐ 2.6
as Yammie's father
The Legendary Four Aces

The Legendary Four Aces

2000 ⭐ 3.8
as 沈周
The Thief of Time

The Thief of Time

1992 ⭐ 3.4
Little Cop

Little Cop

1989 ⭐ 3.8
as Mei QIng Yi
Return of the Evil Fox

Return of the Evil Fox

1991 ⭐ 3.5
as Mr. Wong
A Recipe for the Heart

A Recipe for the Heart

1997 ⭐ 4.1
Millionaire Cop

Millionaire Cop

1993 ⭐ 3.4
as Sergeant Lai
The First Vampire in China

The First Vampire in China

1986 ⭐ 3.5
as Village Elder
Who Cares

Who Cares

1989 ⭐ 3.4
Fascinating Affairs

Fascinating Affairs

1985 ⭐ 2.4
as Peter Ma