Tai San - Actor Profile

Tai San

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated

Tai San Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tai San reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Tai San'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 36th Chamber of Shaolin, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tai San Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tai San's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) movie poster
★7.5

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin: During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government mov

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

1978•Action
★7.5
Misfire (1984) movie poster
★7.5

Misfire: Inspector E.T. (Alex Man) investigates a murder case reported by singer Chu Szu Ting (Shirley Lui). The suspect, plastic

Misfire

1984•Thriller
★7.5
Play Catch (1983) movie poster
★7.5

Play Catch: Billionaire Law and his accomplices are conspiring the murder of a judge. The conspiracy is overheard by a inspector fro

Play Catch

1983•Comedy
★7.2
The Three Avengers (1979) movie poster
★7.2

The Three Avengers: When two acrobats are fired for fighting with punks in the audience, they go live with an aunt who's being pressured to

The Three Avengers

1979•Action
★7.2
Killer Constable (1980) movie poster
★7.2

Killer Constable: 2 million taels in gold has been stolen from a vault within the Forbidden City. The Empress wants the money returned wit

Killer Constable

1980•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Tai San has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Miracles: The Canton Godfather Chen Wah's Man Hit Similar →
1986 Legacy of Rage Thug Hit Similar →
1986 Naughty Boys Mr. Chen's Thug Flop Similar →
1986 Rosa Man wearing black gloves in restaurant Average Similar →
1985 Yes, Madam! Henry's Thug (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1985 Heart of Dragon Kim's Thug Hit Similar →
1985 Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars Boss Lau's Impersonator Hit Similar →
1985 My Lucky Stars Prisoner 6377 Hit Similar →
1984 The Owl vs Bombo Au Gung's Man Flop Similar →
1984 Misfire - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Profile in Anger - Average Similar →
1984 Pom Pom Bill Average Similar →
1984 Hocus Pocus Fierce Ghost Average Similar →
1983 Winners and Sinners Chan Chiu's Thug Hit Similar →
1983 Play Catch - Super Hit Similar →
1983 All the Wrong Spies Ice Cream seller Hit Similar →
1983 Possessed Leong Hsia Flop Similar →
1982 Till Death Do We Scare Butch's killer Average Similar →
1982 Carry On Pickpocket Fence's Thug (uncredited) Average Similar →
1982 Legend of a Fighter - Average Similar →
1982 Aces Go Places Glove's Thug Hit Similar →
1981 Amusing Star - Average Similar →
1981 All the Wrong Clues Tarzan Hit Similar →
1981 My Young Auntie Rascal (uncredited) Average Similar →
1980 Laughing Times Ting's Thug Flop Similar →
1980 The Magnificent Kick - Flop Similar →
1980 By Hook or By Crook Lady Chin's Lover Flop Similar →
1980 International Prostitution : Brigade criminelle - Flop Similar →
1980 Killer Constable - Hit Similar →
1980 Crazy Crooks Crazy Horse Flop Similar →
1980 Clan of the White Lotus Ching Fighter (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1979 Last Hurrah for Chivalry Pak Chung Tong's Man Hit Similar →
1979 Five Superfighters Student Hit Similar →
1979 His Name is Nobody Lost Son Flop Similar →
1979 Odd Couple Playboy's Assistant (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1979 The Dragon and the Tiger Kids Recruits Fisher Men Average Similar →
1979 Bruce and the Iron Finger - Average Similar →
1979 Knockabout Casino Thug Hit Similar →
1979 The Reckless Cricket Thug Average Similar →
1979 The Three Avengers Thug at Opera Hit Similar →
1979 The Four Invincibles - Average Similar →
1978 Felicity - Average Similar →
1978 The Tattoo Connection - Flop Similar →
1978 Enter the Fat Dragon Robber Hit Similar →
1978 The 36th Chamber of Shaolin Soldier Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Fatal Flying Guillotines Soldier in tree Average Similar →
1975 Flatfoot in Hong Kong - Average Similar →
1974 Golden Needles Lin To's man Flop Similar →
1973 The Cub Tiger from Kwang Tung Hsiao Lee, 3rd Brother's Thug Flop Similar →
1972 Black List - Flop Similar →

Tai San - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tai San?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tai San is "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Tai San acted in?

Tai San has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tai San?

Other notable films include "Misfire", "Play Catch", and "The Three Avengers".

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