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Shi-Kwan Yen

Shi-Kwan Yen

Actor · Born January 1, 1947 (79) · Hong Kong, China

Shi-Kwan Yen was born on 1 January 1947. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Once Upon a Time in China (1991), Shaolin: The Blood Mission (1984) and Vengeance! (1970).

Biography from IMDb.

Born
January 1, 1947 (79)
From
Hong Kong, China
Works as
Actor
Titles
56 on MovieCove · 104 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 6% in 30 days

What are Shi-Kwan Yen's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
34%
Bonds
28%
Power
14%
Self
7%
Survival
7%
Society
6%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge4 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 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 8 · Serious 4 · Dark 4

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 0 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 7

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 3 · Intense 11

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 12 · Whiplash 1

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 7 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 3

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

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 5

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

Casual 6 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 0

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 8 · Affecting 6 · Heavy 2

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

Resolved 16 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

11 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 6 of 11 analyzed roles.

Shadow
6 of 11
Ally
2 of 11
Mentor
2 of 11
Shapeshifter
1 of 11
Show the 11 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling
12
Tense
12
Joyful
3
Melancholic
3
Absurd
3
Other
7

How their films linger

Rousing11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy9
  • 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 Shi-Kwan Yen's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 34 of their 56 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Shi-Kwan Yen'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

104 credits, 56 with a MovieCove page.

  • Gold Fingers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Sword Knight-Errant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • A Hero Never Dies(1998)

    as Boss Yam

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • 新少林五祖 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 30 episodes · Actor

  • Night Journey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 20 episodes · as 阿堂

  • The 13 Cold-Blooded Eagles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Foster Father

  • Iron Monkey(1993)

    as Wonder Palm Monk Hin Hung

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Swordsman III: The East Is Red(1993)

    as Master Wu

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • The Invincible Constable (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sir Pang

  • The Heroic Trio(1993)

    as Evil Master

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Kickboxer(1993)

    as Gold Panther

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • 西門無恨 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as 麻十三

  • Royal Tramp II(1992)

    as Feng Shi Fan

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Dragon Inn(1992)

    as Ho Fu

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Swordsman II(1992)

    as Yam Ngoh Hang

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Time in China II(1992)

    as Governor Chung

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Truant Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Ti Chun Tung

  • Once Upon a Time in China(1991)

    as Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • The Young Taoism Fighter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Taoism Drunkard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Old Devil's senior brother

  • Sadae Shaolin Temple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Action Director · Martial Arts Choreographer · Stunt Coordinator

  • Fearless Hyena 2(1983)

    as Heaven Devil

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Shadow Ninja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Marco Polo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Ammiraglio Won

  • Kid from Kwang Tung(1982)

    as Zhang Liyi

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Blood Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Killer Wears White (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Killer in white

  • The Master Strikes(1980)

    as Lung Tung Chien

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The 36 Deadly Styles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • The Story of the Drunken Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Grasshopper Bill Chan

  • Dance of the Drunken Mantis(1979)

    as Sick Fist Master

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Dragon Fist(1979)

    as Chung Gim-Gwan

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Fearless Hyena(1979)

    as Yen Chuen Wong

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Breakout from Oppression (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Au's Thug

  • The Clutch of Power (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Choreographer · as Pu Chi

  • Iron Fisted Monk(1977)

    as Thug

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • The Shaolin Plot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Villain

  • Jackie Chan and the 36 Crazy Fist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Mo Dung Tak

  • The Web of Death(1976)

    as Major Clan Member (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • The Oily Maniac(1976)

    as (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Young Hero of Shaolin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • The Condemned (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Killer Clans(1976)

    as Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • The Big Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Bruce Lee and I(1976)

    as Thug (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • The Kung Fu Monks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Ta Chi

  • The Spiritual Boxer(1975)

    as Ruei's Thug (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • The Taxi Driver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Infra-Man(1975)

    as Science Research Center's Staff

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Big Brother Cheng (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold(1975)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • All Men Are Brothers(1974)

    as Rebel Officer

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

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

    as Martial Art Student [extra]

  • Shatter(1974)

    as Rattwood's Thug

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Five Tough Guys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires(1974)

    as Leung's Fighter

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • The Concrete Jungle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Wits to Wits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • The Savage Five(1974)

    as Bandit

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • The Stranger and the Gunfighter(1974)

    as Constable

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Thunder Kick(1973)

    as Wong's guard

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

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

    Actor

  • The Master of Kung Fu(1973)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Dynasty of Blood(1973)

    as (extra) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The Delinquent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Lam's Bodyguard (uncredited)

  • Not Scared to Die(1973)

    as Gang Member

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • The Escaped Convict (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Four Riders(1972)

    as Thug in Nightclub

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Man of Iron(1972)

    as Zeng's Thug (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Hapkido (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Japanese at Opening Scene (uncredited)

  • The Delightful Forest(1972)

    as Sheriff / Jiang's Thug (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Trilogy of Swordsmanship(1972)

    as Soldier

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Five Fingers of Death(1972)

    as Tournament Fighter/Suen's Pupil (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Water Margin(1972)

    as (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Angry Guest(1972)

    as Yakuza (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • The Boxer from Shantung(1972)

    as Russian Muscleman Challenger (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • The Deadly Duo(1971)

    as (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Duel of Fists (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Chiang Ren's Man (uncredited)

  • The Anonymous Heroes(1971)

    as Commander Liu's Officer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

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

    as Killed 4 Times (uncredited)

  • Triple Irons(1971)

    as Chieftain Ho's Man (extra) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • The Hammer of God(1970)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The Heroic Ones(1970)

    as King Jin's Soldier

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • My Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

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

    as (uncredited)

  • The Wandering Swordsman(1970)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Have Sword, Will Travel(1969)

    as Extra (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • The Invincible Fist(1969)

    as Lee's Bandit (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Flying Dagger(1969)

    as Green Dragon's Thug (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Return of the One-Armed Swordsman(1969)

    as (extra)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Singing Thief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Wang's henchman

  • The Sword of Swords(1968)

    as Chuen's student [extra]

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Golden Swallow(1968)

    as Golden Dragon Thug

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • The Assassin(1967)

    as (extra) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • One-Armed Swordsman(1967)

    as Feng's Disciple

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Man from Interpol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • The Magnificent Trio(1966)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • 寶劍定五龍 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 104 titles from 1952 to 2001; peak year 1992.

Biggest box office

Iron Monkey (1993)

$15M worldwide

Highest rated

Iron Monkey (1993)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

The Fearless Hyena (1979)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19522001

Peak 1992 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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.

  • 1971Screen debut· The New One-Armed Swordsman
  • 1979Breakout· Fearless Hyena
  • 1979Career best· Fearless Hyena

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting103 of 104: 102 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rdOther crew2 of 104: 1 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1950s1 · acting1960s11 · acting1970s64 · 64 acting · 1 crew1980s10 · 9 acting · 1 crew1990s17 · acting2000s1 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 22 roles
717691

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 Shi-Kwan Yen's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 63rd percentile, the median of all 56; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 73rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

73rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

76thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 56 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th25
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

33 of their 56 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser33
  • Broadly Agreed9
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

Bruce Lee and I (1976)

83rd percentile spread · 67% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Iron Monkey (1993)

Midcredits 94th · 82% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 43. 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 Shi-Kwan Yen work with?

People who share at least 2 of Shi-Kwan Yen's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Hark Tsui shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles