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Kang Cheng

Kang Cheng

Writer and director · Born April 4, 1924 (102) · Shouxian, Anhui, China

Born in Anhui Shouxian County in 1924. In 1942 joined a theatrical troupe where he begins to write succesful plays. In 1949 he goes to Hong Kong to work as scriptwriter, and debuted as a film director very soon, in 1951. His most famous and awarded movie is "The 14 Amazons" (1972).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 4, 1924 (102)
From
Shouxian, Anhui, China
Works as
Writer and director
Titles
7 on Motif · 66 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28

What are Kang Cheng's films like?

Across their 7 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action4 titlesTypical Motif score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Motif score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
38%
Bonds
37%
Power
18%
Survival
8%
Loyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 2 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 0 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 3

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 1 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Thrilling
3
Triumphant
2
Melancholic
2
Joyful
1
Other
3

How their films linger

Fun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Kang Cheng's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 2 of their 7 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Kang Cheng's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

66 credits, 7 with a Motif page.

  • IDOL PRODUCER (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 12 episodes · Director

  • Gambling Soul (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    Director

  • 酒色財氣 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Director

  • Escape to Freedom (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Director · Screenplay

  • The Casino (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Consolidated Dougherty (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Director

  • The King of Gambler (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Director

  • Gambler's Delight (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Director

  • Invincible Enforcer(1979)

    Director

    Motif score: 27th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Immortal Warriors (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Palace Carnage(1978)

    Director · Writer

    Motif score: 54th percentile of all films

  • The Call Girls (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    Director

  • The Scoundrel (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    Director

  • King Gambler (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    Director

  • The Criminals (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    Director · Writer

  • The Possessed (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Temperament of Life (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    Director · Writer

  • The Two Faces of Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    Director

  • Kidnap (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    Director · Screenplay

  • The Teahouse (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    as Judge

  • Sinful Confession (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    as Gambler

  • The House of 72 Tenants (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)

    as Boss Ching

  • Tales of Larceny (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)

    Director · as Scholar Hsu Shou-Ching

  • The 14 Amazons(1972)

    Director · Writer

    Motif score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Pursuit (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    Director · Writer

  • Trilogy of Swordsmanship(1972)

    Director · Writer

    Motif score: 54th percentile of all films

  • The Twelve Gold Medallions(1970)

    Director · Screenplay

    Motif score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Vengeance! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    as Jin's Thug (uncredited)

  • Killers Five (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    Director · Writer

  • The Sword of Swords(1968)

    Director · Writer

    Motif score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • The Magnificent Swordsman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    Director

  • Gun Brothers (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    Director · Writer

  • The Land of Many Perfumes (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    Writer

  • Lady Jade Locket (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    Screenplay

  • The Midnight Murder (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    Writer

  • Kiss and Kill (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    Director

  • The Cave of the Silken Web(1967)

    Writer

    Motif score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Sweet Is Revenge (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    Writer

  • Sweet and Wild (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    Writer

  • Princess Iron Fan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    Writer

  • The Monkey Goes West (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    Writer

  • Squadron 77 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Writer

  • Sons of the Good Earth (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Screenplay

  • A Mad Woman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    Writer

  • The Coin (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    Co-Writer

  • Sea (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    Script

  • A Man Betrayal, Part Two (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    Screenplay

  • A Man Betrayal, Part One (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    Screenplay

  • The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    Screenplay

  • Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    Screenplay

  • Daughter of a Grand Household (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1959)

    Script

  • The Stolen Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1959)

    Writer

  • You Are My Soul (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1958)

    Writer

  • A Kiss for Me (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1958)

    Writer

  • The Tormented Beauty (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1958)

    Screenplay

  • Darling Girl (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1957)

    Writer

  • A Mellow Spring (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1957)

    Writer

  • The Haunted Pot (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    Writer

  • The Wall (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    Screenplay

  • The Pretty Tigress (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1955)

    Script

  • The Immortality Pagoda (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1955)

    Screenplay

  • Backyard Adventures (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1955)

    Screenplay

  • An Orphan's Tragedy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1955)

    Screenplay

  • Father and Son (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1954)

    Screenplay

  • A Myriad Homes (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1953)

    Writer

  • Midnight Bells (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1950)

    Writer

Career shape

A full career of 66 titles from 1950 to 2018.

Highest rated

The 14 Amazons (1972)

Motif 67th

Most popular right now

The Cave of the Silken Web (1967)

Film career

  • 1970Screen debut· Vengeance!

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting6 of 66: 5 only acting, 1 with another roleDirecting28 of 66: 13 only directing, 15 with another role · typical Motif score58thWriting44 of 66: 30 only writing, 14 with another role · typical Motif score58thOther crew3 of 66: 3 only other crew, 0 with another role

66 titles, 15 with more than one role — writing and directing overlap on 14 of them.

By decade

1950s16 · crew1960s22 · crew1970s20 · 6 acting · 15 crew1980s6 · crew1990s1 · crew2010s1 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored.

How do Kang Cheng's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 54th percentile, the median of all 7; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 58th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

39thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Motif score across 7 titles, by percentile

  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th2

Shape of the crowd

None of their 7 titles divides audiences: 5 are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed1

Most loved · director, writer

The Twelve Gold Medallions (1970)

Motif 70th · 62% liked

Reviewers score the dialogue 47/100 and the plot and story 56/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles. The element that speaks to their work as a writer.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Kang Cheng work with?

People who share at least 2 of Kang Cheng's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Hsing-Lung Chiang shares the most, 5.

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles