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Chia-Hsiang Wu

Chia-Hsiang Wu

Actor and director · Died March 20, 1993, aged 73 · Beijing, China

Wu Chia-Hsiang (1919-1993) was a performer and a director. He was born in Beijing but studied later in Hankou.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 7, 1919
Died
March 20, 1993 (aged 73)
From
Beijing, China
Works as
Actor and director
Titles
9 on MovieCove · 103 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 28Down 17% in 30 days

What are Chia-Hsiang Wu's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Power.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
34%
Power
21%
Bonds
21%
Self
8%
Society
6%
Survival
5%
Ideas
5%
Power2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 1 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 4

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

Gentle 0 · Charged 3 · Intense 3

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

Steady 2 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

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

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

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

A split, not a type: Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 1 · Relentless 3

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

A split, not a type: Casual 3 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 2

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

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Thrilling
4
Contemplative
2
Absurd
2
Elegiac
1
Other
1

How their films linger

Fun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous1

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 Chia-Hsiang Wu's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 9 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Chia-Hsiang Wu's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

103 credits, 9 with a MovieCove page.

  • Lucky Diamond (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Insurance Agent

  • The Ghost Informer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Cleaner at police station

  • Ninja in the Dragon's Den(1982)

    as Doctor in Clinic / Chee's Father

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Dragon Lord(1982)

    as Teacher Chu

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Three Funny Detectives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Uncle Pai

  • Night of the Assassins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • The Great Conspiracy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Dreaming Fist with Slender Hands (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Death Duel of Kung Fu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Marshall Tao

  • Legend of the Mountain(1979)

    as Woodcutter

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Raining in the Mountain(1979)

    as Master Wu Wai

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Flying Sword Lee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • The Damned (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Waiter

  • Shaolin Death Squads (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Yong Zheng's Advisor

  • Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Deaf caretaker

  • Return of the Tiger(1977)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Long she xia ying(1977)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Hero of Shanghai(1977)

    as Chiang Fa-Chuan

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Deadly Snail vs. Kung Fu Killers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Uncle Chow

  • Golden Nun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Spy Ring Kokuryukai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • A Queen's Ransom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Tiger of Northland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Shantung Man in Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • The Girl with the Dexterous Touch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Hong Kong Superman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • All in the Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Rickshaw Passenger

  • The Bedevilled (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Lin Kuei

  • The Valiant Ones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Prosecutor Lin

  • Seductive Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • The Fate of Lee Khan(1973)

    as Tavern Manager Liu / Magistrate Ha

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Spring in Pattaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Director

  • Cheat to Cheat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Back Alley Princess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Wu Pun-hsien

  • The Chase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Liu Chi, Tsai's helper

  • The Love Auction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Director

  • The Long Years (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Director · Actor

  • The Big Boss(1971)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • The Price of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Director

  • Guess Who Killed My Twelve Lovers? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Director

  • A Place to Call Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Director

  • Dark Semester (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Director

  • Divorce, Hong Kong Style (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Director · Writer · as Judge in divorce case

  • Forever Diamonds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Director · as Tang Jitao

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

    Director · Writer

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

    Director · as Xiao Zhong

  • Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Director

  • The Mating Season (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Director

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

    Director

  • Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Director

  • A Beggar's Daughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Jin Song

  • The Longest Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Mr. Zhao

  • Romance of the Forbidden City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • The Magic Lamp (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Director

  • The Greatest Love Affair on Earth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Four Brave Ones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Kawamura

  • Father and Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Director

  • Little Lotus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Police Chief Wu

  • Mad About Music (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Inspector Wang

  • It's Always Spring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as TV Director Wu

  • Crusade Against Daddy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Assistant Director

  • Sun, Moon and Star: Part 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Assistant Director · as Zhu's uncle

  • Sun, Moon and Star: Part 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Chu Lan's uncle

  • Education of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Assistant Director · as Signs funeral book [cameo]

  • Death Traps (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Cousin Zhi-Liang

  • Between Tears and Laughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Dreams Come True (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • The Bedside Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Devotion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Manager Chang

  • Forever Yours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Corpses at Large (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Lady on the Roof (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Air Hostess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Assistant Director · as Chao Chun

  • Calendar Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Yu Chengde

  • Where Is My Bride? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Mai Huo Lang

  • The Unforgettable Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • The Frosty Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Miss Evening Sweet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Corpse-Drivers of Xiangxi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Chin San Yeh

  • Murder in the Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Lady in Distress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Zhao San-Ho

  • The Nightingale of Alishan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Mambo Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Assistant Director · as Waiter

  • Black Tulip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Terminal Bound (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Beauty in the Maelstrom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Ma Cheng Ji

  • Our Good Daughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Peter Lu

  • A Married Woman's Secret (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Fruit of Marriage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Forever Goodbye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • The Little Girl Named Cabbage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Girl on the Loose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Tears of Songstress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Nightmare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • The Third Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Her Secret Past (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • The Moon-Blanch'd Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • The Flower Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • Waste Not Our Youth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • Tin Mong Foy Foy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

  • Portrait of Four Beauties (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as 小牛

  • Chin Ping Mei (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 79th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 102 titles, 101 of them dated from 1947 to 1985; peak year 1982.

Biggest box office

Legend of the Mountain (1979)

$7.6K worldwide

Highest rated

Legend of the Mountain (1979)

Midcredits 92nd

Most popular right now

The Big Boss (1971)

Film career

19471985

Peak 1982 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting88 of 102: 80 only acting, 8 with another role · typical Midcredits score72ndDirecting17 of 102: 12 only directing, 5 with another roleWriting2 of 102: 0 only writing, 2 with another roleOther crew5 of 102: 1 only other crew, 4 with another role

102 titles, 9 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 4 of them.

By decade

1940s3 · acting1950s28 · 28 acting · 2 crew1960s30 · 21 acting · 14 crew1970s32 · 27 acting · 6 crew1980s8 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

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 Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Chia-Hsiang Wu's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 79th percentile, the median of all 9; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 82nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

82ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

83rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 9 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 9 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Long she xia ying (1977)

72nd percentile spread · 32% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Legend of the Mountain (1979)

Midcredits 92nd · 79% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 68, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; 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 Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove 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 Chia-Hsiang Wu work with?

People who share at least 2 of Chia-Hsiang Wu's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Feng Tien shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Mixed roles