Sun Lan

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

39Total Films

9.5 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sun Lan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Sun Lan's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sun Lan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Layout, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sun Lan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sun Lan's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5

★9.5

Layout — The place: Shanghai. The time: 1921. The Japanese aggression towards China is getting stronger each day. Enter Hsueh Ao-

Layout

1977•Action

★7.0

★7.0

Shaolin Heroes — During the declining years of Ming dynasty, Mongolians sent secret agents to intrude central China and try to obtain "Th

Shaolin Heroes

1979•Action

★6.7

The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) movie poster

★6.7

The Fate of Lee Khan — Lee Khan, a high official under Mongolian Emperor Yuan of the Yuan dynasty procures the battle map of the Chinese rebel

The Fate of Lee Khan

1973•Action

★6.7

★6.7

Hapkido — Yu Ying, Kao and Fan return to China to start a martial arts school but are bullied by the Japanese competitor who runs

Hapkido

1972•Action

★6.6

★6.6

Sleeping Fist — A plainclothes policeman, Chin Tai Ba, is seriously wounded in a fight with some ruffians but is helped to safety by a y

Sleeping Fist

1979•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sun Lan.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1985	Chinese Evil Technique	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	On the Society File of Shanghai	-	Hit	Similar →
1980	Kung Fu Kids Break Away	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Thundering Mantis	Pharmacy Boss	Flop	Similar →
1979	Shaolin Heroes	-	Hit	Similar →
1979	Sleeping Fist	-	Hit	Similar →
1979	Incredible Kung Fu Mission	-	Average	Similar →
1978	Kung Fu Attraction	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Shining Spring	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Layout	Killed at Tung's party	Super Hit	Similar →
1976	New Fist of Fury	-	Average	Similar →
1976	Body for Sale	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	"Fertility" Bank	-	Average	Similar →
1975	All in the Family	Street Vendor	Average	Similar →
1974	The Association	Thief	Hit	Similar →
1974	Stoner	Gangster	Flop	Similar →
1974	Tenants of Talkative Street	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Fate of Lee Khan	Traitor Shen Tien-Hsiung	Hit	Similar →
1973	King of Kung Fu	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	Fist to Fist	Innkeeper and Gangster	Average	Similar →
1973	The Magnificent Boxer	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Money-tree	Movie Director	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Awaken Punch	Commissioner	Average	Similar →
1973	None But the Brave	Lui's Officer	Average	Similar →
1973	Tiger	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	Rage of Wind	Fish thief	Flop	Similar →
1973	Hong Kong Connection	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	Revenge of the Dragon	-	Average	Similar →
1972	Hapkido	Drunken Black Bear Student	Hit	Similar →
1972	The Prodigal Boxer	Thief	Average	Similar →
1972	The Bloody Fists	Chen San	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Yellow Muffler	Director Chien	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Human Goddess	Tong Tian Xiao	Flop	Similar →
1971	Lady with a Sword	Servant	Average	Similar →
1971	The Swift Knight	Captain's comrade	Average	Similar →
1971	The Jade Faced Assassin	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	Six Assassins	-	Average	Similar →
1971	The Lady Hermit	Black Demon's Thug	Hit	Similar →
1970	A Place to Call Home	Big Head	Flop	Similar →

Sun Lan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sun Lan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sun Lan is "Layout" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Sun Lan acted in?

Sun Lan has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sun Lan?

Other notable films include "Shaolin Heroes", "The Fate of Lee Khan", and "Hapkido".