Shih Chun - Actor Profile

Shih Chun

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
22Total Films
8.7 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 22, 1935
Birth Place: Tianjin, China

About Shih Chun

Shih Chun (Chinese: 石雋, born 22 August 1935) is a Taiwanese actor starred in several King Hu films.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Shih Chun Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shih Chun reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Shih Chun's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 45% of Shih Chun'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 King of Wuxia Part 1, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shih Chun Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shih Chun's career based on audience ratings.

★8.7
The King of Wuxia Part 1 (2022) movie poster
★8.7

The King of Wuxia Part 1: The life of the epoch-making master of martial arts cinema, King Hu.

The King of Wuxia Part 1

2022•Documentary
★7.6
A Touch of Zen (1970) movie poster
★7.6

A Touch of Zen: Gu Sheng-zhai, an artist in his early 30s, still lives with his mother, but he is suddenly shaken by the arrival of Yang

A Touch of Zen

1970•Action
★7.4
Legend of the Mountain (1979) movie poster
★7.4

Legend of the Mountain: A traveling scholar, intent on translating a Buddhist sutra that is said to have power over the creatures of the afterli

Legend of the Mountain

1979•Horror
★7.3
Dragon Inn (1967) movie poster
★7.3

Dragon Inn: China, year 1457. The Minister of Defense is executed, and his children are sentenced to exile by order of the tyrannica

Dragon Inn

1967•Action
★7.2
The Wheel of Life (1983) movie poster
★7.2

The Wheel of Life: Jointly and respectively directed by King Hu, Lee Hsing, and Pai Ching-Jui, three major Taiwan directors of the 1970s, t

The Wheel of Life

1983•Romance

Full Filmography

Every movie Shih Chun has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Sojourn Self Flop Similar →
2022 The King of Wuxia Part 2 Self Flop Similar →
2022 The King of Wuxia Part 1 Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Highest Standards — Shih Chun on A Touch of Zen Himself / Gu Sheng-zhai Flop Similar →
2015 The Assassin Old Herb Picker Average Similar →
2003 Goodbye, Dragon Inn Self Hit Similar →
1996 Red Persimmon - Hit Similar →
1990 Road to Hell - Flop Similar →
1989 First Date Liu Guoxian Flop Similar →
1983 The Wheel of Life Lu Zhenyi / Miao Huatang / Master Qiuwan Hit Similar →
1981 A Man of Immortality - Flop Similar →
1980 Keep Out of Danger - Flop Similar →
1980 Devil Design - Flop Similar →
1979 Legend of the Mountain Scholar Ho Yunqing Hit Similar →
1979 Raining in the Mountain Hui Tung Hit Similar →
1978 Fury of Shaolin Fist - Flop Similar →
1974 Ghost of the Mirror Young Noble Hit Similar →
1971 The Fast Sword Nan Kung-Cheng Average Similar →
1970 A City Called Dragon Commander Chang Chi-Tsu Hit Similar →
1970 A Touch of Zen Gu Sheng-zhai Super Hit Similar →
1968 A Sword for a Killer - Flop Similar →
1967 Dragon Inn Hsiao Shao-Tzu Hit Similar →

Shih Chun - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shih Chun?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shih Chun is "The King of Wuxia Part 1" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Shih Chun acted in?

Shih Chun has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shih Chun?

Other notable films include "A Touch of Zen", "Legend of the Mountain", and "Dragon Inn".

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