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Tao Chiang

Tao Chiang

Actor · Born June 17, 1942 (84) · Taiwan

Tao Chiang was born on 17 June 1942 in Taiwan. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Na Zha (1974), Silver Dragon Ninja (1986) and Gik do yau wak (1992).

Biography from IMDb.

Born
June 17, 1942 (84)
From
Taiwan
Works as
Actor
Titles
38 on MovieCove · 164 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 12% in 30 days

What are Tao Chiang's films like?

Across their 26 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
48%
Bonds
18%
Power
11%
Self
10%
Survival
10%
Society
3%
Justice14 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge7 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty9 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age4 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 26 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 4 · Stylized 13 · Heightened 9

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 8 · Intense 17

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

Steady 6 · Shifting 18 · Whiplash 2

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 16 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 3

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

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 17 · Relentless 6

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

Casual 12 · Engaged 12 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 14 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 2

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

Resolved 25 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
22
Thrilling
19
Absurd
6
Melancholic
4
Dread
2
Other
10

How their films linger

Rousing15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy17
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic2

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 Tao Chiang's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 17 of their 38 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Tao Chiang'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

164 credits, 38 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Yang Jingyu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • The Kung Fu Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as King Hu

  • 72 Tenants of Prosperity(2010)

    as Tenant

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Bad Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Dangerous Touch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Raping Triad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • The Bottle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • The Horrified Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Crazy Mission (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Bogus Cops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • The Pearl of Oriental(1992)

    Action Director · Actor

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Endless Temptation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Martial Arts Choreographer · as Gangster

  • Evil Black Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Killer Flower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Senator Chiu

  • Lady Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Brave Young Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Action Director · Stunt Coordinator · Actor

  • Black Spot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • My Hero(1990)

    as Bai Chai's man / Man in Nightclub

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Outlaw Brothers(1990)

    as Gangster Hsiong

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Eight Diagram Cudgel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Instant Rage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Close Escape (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Satanic Crystals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Martial Arts Choreographer · Actor

  • Shadow Killers Tiger Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Action Director

  • Robo Vampire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Mad Move (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director · Actor

  • Three Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • The Spy Inferno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Action Director · Actor

  • Bed Companions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Tiger

  • Fatal Command (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Action Director · Actor

  • Act of Gangs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Action Director

  • Bruce's Secret Kung Fu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Clash of the Ninjas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Action Director

  • Operation Foxhunt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • The Vampire Raiders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Action Director

  • Gui ma bao biao zei mei ren(1987)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Devil's Dynamite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Ninja, Phantom Heros U.S.A. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Action Director

  • Ninja: American Warrior (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Action Director · Actor

  • Thundering Ninja(1987)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Ninja, the Violent Sorceror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Keung Si Taoist

  • Bloody Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Hong

  • Iron Angels(1987)

    as Triad Member

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Project G-7 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Action Director · Actor

  • Mission War Flames (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Death Code: Ninja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Empire of Spiritual Ninja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Action Director

  • Golden Ninja Invasion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Action Director

  • Ninja and the Warriors of Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Action Director · Actor

  • Ninja Death Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Action Director · Actor

  • Ninja in the Killing Field (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Action Director · Actor

  • Ninja vs. Ninja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as (archive footage)

  • Ninja's Extreme Weapons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Ninja

  • True Colours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Ninja Terminator(1986)

    as Supreme Ninja

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Diamond Ninja Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Kogan

  • Ninja Fantasy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Action Director · Actor

  • Silver Dragon Ninja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Director

  • Inferno Thunderbolt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Ninja Project Daredevils (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Action Director

  • The Super Gang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • The Intellectual Trio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Thai Drug Dealer

  • Return of Bastard Swordsman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Ega Clan's Fighter

  • To Catch a Thief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Zhi zun shen tou(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • A Life Full of Evils (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Holy Flame of the Martial World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Lam May Heung

  • Precious Adolescence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • A Fist Full of Talons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • The Chinese Stuntman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Mysterious attacker

  • Ninja vs. Bruce Lee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Shaolin Prince(1982)

    as Fire General

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Yuan yin(1981)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dragon Lee Fights Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Kung Fu Zombie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Father Fong

  • Kung Fu Executioner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Gawa Shima

  • Dragon, the Young Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Bruce Vs. Bill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Thug at fire

  • Golden Dragon, Silver Snake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Virago (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Cheng Sung Chao

  • The Magnificent Kick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Return to the 36th Chamber(1980)

    as Chief Ma

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Clones of Bruce Lee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Martial Arts Trainer

  • Carry on Wise Guy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Swift Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Leng family/Cold-Blooded Five

  • Super Power (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Kang Si Man's Brother

  • Bruce: King of Kung Fu(1980)

    as Student

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Fearless Dragons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Tiger Over Wall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Killer Constable(1980)

    as Zhao Jian

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • The Kung Fu Cook (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Shaolin Hellgate(1980)

    as Mr. Huo

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Challenge of the Tiger(1980)

    Martial Arts Choreographer · as "Convict"

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Young Avenger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Treasure of Bruce Le (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Cha Yu-Fa

  • Lewd Lizard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Young Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Blind Fist of Bruce (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Kong Do

  • Abbot of Shaolin(1979)

    as Tibetan Lama

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • The Kung Fu Instructor(1979)

    as Sha Er Lang

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Snake Shadow, Lama Fist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Ko Wan Fei

  • The Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Zhou Hei / Blackie

  • The Reckless Cricket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Dragon Style [w. bird cage]

  • Bolo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Bruce the Super Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Kong

  • Mad Mad Kung Fu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Japanese judo master

  • Revenge of the Shaolin Master(1979)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mysterious Footworks of Kung Fu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Drunken Master Strikes Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • The Tattoo Connection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Shao Chang

  • Mantis Combat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Enter Three Dragons(1978)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Return Of Red Tiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Bruce and Shaolin Kung Fu Part 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Shi Shaw

  • My Name Called Bruce (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Revenge Of The Shaolin Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Chang Chen

  • He Has Nothing But Kung Fu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Boss Wang Tsan-Tien

  • Soul Brothers of Kung Fu(1977)

    as Ga Zeng

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Battle Wizard(1977)

    as Yue Canglong

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Return of Bruce (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Prostitute Loves Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Da mo tie zhi gong(1977)

    as Japanese thug leader

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Executioners from Shaolin(1977)

    as Governor Gao Jinzhong

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Hero of Shanghai(1977)

    as Nien's Bodyguard

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

  • A-Sir du hou lao hu qiang(1977)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • 10 Magnificent Killers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Black Belt Karate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as School Rascal

  • Maenglyongnoho(1977)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bruce's Deadly Fingers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Ali

  • Brotherhood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Han Biu

  • Challenge of the Masters(1976)

    as Ren Leung

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Ba guo lian jun(1976)

    as Old Hei

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Bloody Escape (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Fourth Master

  • The Fantastic Magic Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Ox Demon King

  • Disciples of Shaolin(1975)

    as Boss Ha He Bu

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Lady of the Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as One of Forest's Four Evil Spirits

  • The Young Rebel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Shi Tou / Stone

  • Five Shaolin Masters(1974)

    as General Chen Wen-Yao

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

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

    as Cop 1037

  • Na Cha the Great (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Auguang of the East Sea

  • Shaolin Martial Arts(1974)

    as Master Wu Chung-Ping

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The Drug Addicts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Hsieh En

  • Men from the Monastery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Gao Jin Zhong

  • The Savage Five(1974)

    as Liang Shan

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Ninja Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • A Sword Renounced (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Iron Bodyguard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Commander Pei Feng

  • Na Cha and the Seven Devils(1973)

    as Centipede Devil (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Payment In Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Deputy Inspector

  • Kung Fu King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • The Kiss of Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Gangster Crocodile

  • The Generation Gap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Xiao Zhou

  • Chinese Hercules(1973)

    as Girlfriend's Brother

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Dynasty of Blood(1973)

    as Mountain Bandit (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Stranger in Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Jewel Robber

  • Man of Iron(1972)

    as Yu Zhenting's Bodyguard

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Bold Three (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Shih's thug

  • Duel with Samurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Founding of the Ming Dynasty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • The Evil Karate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • The Fast Sword(1971)

    as Kai Shin manor's men

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • To Subdue the Evil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • The Seisure Soul Sword of a Blind Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Silver Maid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 90th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 164 titles from 1969 to 2019; peak year 1976.

Highest rated

Killer Constable (1980)

Midcredits 82nd

Most popular right now

Zhi zun shen tou (1984)

Film career

19692019

Peak 1976 · steadily prominent in film for years. 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
Acting155 of 164: 141 only acting, 14 with another role · typical Midcredits score45thDirecting2 of 164: 1 only directing, 1 with another roleOther crew21 of 164: 8 only other crew, 13 with another role

164 titles, 14 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 13 of them.

By decade

1960s1 · acting1970s69 · acting1980s74 · 65 acting · 20 crew1990s13 · 13 acting · 3 crew2000s4 · acting2010s3 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 14 roles
7378

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; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Tao Chiang's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45th percentile, the median of all 38; across their 26 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 64th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

64thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Approval · how many liked their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Reach · how many have seen their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Midcredits score across 38 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th14
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 38 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser14
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed18

Most divisive · actor

Ninja Terminator (1986)

86th percentile spread · 48% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Killer Constable (1980)

Midcredits 82nd · 68% liked

Reviewers score the acting 60/100 in their films, across 20 reviewed titles; fans 68, detractors 39. 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 Tao Chiang work with?

People who share at least 2 of Tao Chiang's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kuang Ni shares the most, 9.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles