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Mu Chu

Actor and director, also producer and writer · Died November 29, 2007, aged 69 · Hubei, China

Chu Mu (Chinese:朱牧, 28 March 1938 – 29 November 2007) was a Hong Kong actor and film director in the 1960s and 1970s.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 28, 1938
Died
November 29, 2007 (aged 69)
From
Hubei, China
Works as
Actor and director, also producer and writer
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 74 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 38 days to Oct 27Up 48% in 30 days

What are Mu Chu's films like?

Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
34%
Morality
28%
Survival
24%
Power
6%
Self
5%
Ideas
3%
Justice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 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 4 · Serious 1 · Dark 5

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

Grounded 1 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 2

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 2 · Intense 6

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

Steady 4 · Shifting 6 · 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 6 · 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 2 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 2

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

A split, not a type: Casual 4 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 3
Shapeshifter
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Thrilling
4
Romantic
3
Joyful
3
Absurd
3
Other
5

How their films linger

Fun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic1
  • 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 Mu Chu's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Mu Chu'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

74 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as First emperor of Qin dynasty

  • Cheetah in Action (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Producer

  • A Terra-Cotta Warrior(1989)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Disciples Of Shaolin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Producer

  • The Third Hand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Director

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

    Director

  • Hello Sexy Late Homecomers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Director

  • The Lady Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Director · Screenplay · as Mr. Fang - Boss Fong

  • The Private Eyes(1976)

    as Mr. Chu

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • No End of Surprises (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Director

  • All Men Are Brothers(1974)

    as Emperor Fang La

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

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

    Director

  • The Tournament(1974)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Shaolin Boxers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Boss Ho Yong

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

    Director

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

    as Police Chief Zhou

  • Heroes Two(1974)

    as General Che Kang

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Happiest Moment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Police Officer/Lord San

  • Police Woman(1973)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Car Bomb Victim

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Snake Fist Fighter(1973)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Not Scared to Die(1973)

    Director · Producer · as Japanese Commander

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Man of Iron(1972)

    as Zeng Genbao

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Delightful Forest(1972)

    as Jiang Zhong

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • The Warlord (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Regiment Commander Hsieh

  • Love Is Smoke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Crimes Are To Be Paid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • The Invincible Iron Palm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Director · Writer

  • Bus Stop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Li Pao

  • In the Nick of Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • The Great Highwayman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Forbidden Killing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Dial for Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Writer David Chow

  • The Eagle's Claw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Hsu Kun-da

  • Mad, Mad, Mad Swords (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Guan Pu

  • A Pearl in Command (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Du Xuan-Feng

  • Lotus Camp (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • The Violet Mansion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Iron Bones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Jade Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • To Kill a Rover (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Feng Diao

  • Feng Yang Flower Drum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Director · as Li Jie

  • Lady Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Director

  • Beauty of Beauties (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Assistant Director · Actor

  • Dodder Flowers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Beyond the Great Wall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as General Wang Long

  • The Story of Sue San (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Su Lao-Pa

  • Trouble on the Wedding Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Ku Wen-You

  • The Shepherd Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Tiger Zeng

  • Lady General Hua Mulan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Hua Ming

  • The Adulteress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Ge Xiao-Da

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

    as Murderer

  • Empress Wu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Teahouse customer

  • My Lucky Star (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • The Love Eterne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Woodcutter

  • Revenge of a Swordswoman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • The Black Fox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • The Magnificent Concubine(1962)

    as Captain

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Hong Kong Hot Harbor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Li

  • Lily of the Valley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • The Bride Napping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Chou Tung

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

    as Li Zhizhong

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

    as Li Chih-Chung

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

    as He Shuang Chuan's father

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

    Actor

  • Street Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • East Flows the River (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Chao Yung Cheng

  • A Shot in the Dark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Malayan Affair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Appointment with Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • The Girl with a Thousand Faces (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Hei Ta-Shao

  • The Pink Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Assistant Director · Actor

  • Song from a Haunted House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • The Blazing Charmer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Ai-Ling's brother

Career shape

Star power in the 63rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 74 titles from 1958 to 1994; peak year 1972.

Highest rated

The Private Eyes (1976)

Midcredits 82nd

Most popular right now

Police Woman (1973)

Film career

19581994

Peak 1972 · 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.

  • 1963Screen debut· The Love Eterne

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting62 of 74: 56 only acting, 6 with another role · typical Midcredits score59thDirecting13 of 74: 8 only directing, 5 with another roleWriting3 of 74: 0 only writing, 3 with another roleProducing3 of 74: 3 only producing, 0 with another roleOther crew2 of 74: 0 only other crew, 2 with another role

74 titles, 7 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 4 of them.

By decade

1950s5 · 5 acting · 1 crew1960s35 · 34 acting · 3 crew1970s29 · 22 acting · 10 crew1980s3 · crew1990s2 · 1 acting · 1 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 Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Mu Chu's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 59th percentile, the median of all 11; across their 10 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 10

Approval · how many liked their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 11 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 11 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor, director, producer

Not Scared to Die (1973)

57th percentile spread · 51% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Private Eyes (1976)

Midcredits 82nd · 71% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 36. 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 Mu Chu work with?

People who share at least 2 of Mu Chu's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Cheh Chang shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers