Corey Yuen
DirectingAbout Corey Yuen
Corey Yuen Kwai (1951 - 2022) was a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker and producer. He was a member of the Peking Opera Schools and one of the Seven Little Fortunes.
Corey Yuen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Corey Yuen reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Corey Yuen's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 80% of Corey Yuen's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Collector, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Corey Yuen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Corey Yuen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Corey Yuen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Collector | Uncle Ting | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hero | Uncle Po | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Thunderbolt | The Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | High Risk | Wai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Enforcer | Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Bodyguard from Beijing | Shopper in Mall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Legend II | Li Guo Bang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Saviour of the Soul | Master | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Magnificent Scoundrels | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Fist of Fury 1991 | Master Fok Wan | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | License to Steal | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | All for the Winner | Shing | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mortuary Blues | Sergeant Shih Chun | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | She Shoots Straight | Boatman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Iceman Cometh | Bum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Pedicab Driver | Coolie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Spooky, Spooky | Hen Egg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Three Against the World | Candy Seller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Couples, Couples, Couples | Dauphne's new apartment neighbor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Mr. Vampire III | Party Guest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Eastern Condors | Woo Dik-Chu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Righting Wrongs | Bad Egg / Joe Doh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Millionaires' Express | Shi Yu's Gang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Yes, Madam! | Policeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Heart of Dragon | Ah Tad's SWAT Buddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain | Devil Disciple Leader | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Dragon Lord | Smuggler (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Dance of the Drunk Mantis | Rubber Legs' Student | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Soul of the Sword | Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Vengeful Beauty | Flying Guillotine at Bamboo Trees | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Broken Oath | One of Chou's Guards / Hao's Bodyguard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Death Duel | Japanese in Hei Sha Clan (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Invincible Armour | Assassin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Jade Tiger | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The 7 Grandmasters | Sun Hung of Hu Pei, 5th Grandmaster | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Clans of Intrigue | Waiter at Inn Gutsy | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Web of Death | Qingyi Clan Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Magic Blade | Chien's Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Golden Lion | Wang's Thug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Man from Hong Kong | Martial Artist / Hotel Assassin (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Valiant Ones | Pirate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Young Dragons | Lui Fu's Thug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Village of Tigers | Bandit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Fist to Fist | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hapkido | Hapkido Student (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The 14 Amazons | Hsia Soldier - King's Tent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan | Wu's Thug (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Fist of Fury | Japanese Fighter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Deaf and Mute Heroine | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Jade Raksha | San Hu's Thug (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Corey Yuen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Corey Yuen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Corey Yuen is "The Collector" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Corey Yuen acted in?
Corey Yuen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Corey Yuen?
Other notable films include "Righting Wrongs", "The Jade Tiger", and "The Iceman Cometh".