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Chen Kuan-Tai

Chen Kuan-Tai

Actor, also producer · Died September 2, 2026, aged 80 · Guangdong, China

Chen Kuan-tai (Chinese: 陳觀泰, born 24 September 1945 in Guangdong, China) is a Chinese martial arts film star. He has primarily appeared in Shaw Brothers productions, and was one of the first solid trained, martial arts stars employed by the company. His first appearance in a Shaw work was in the 1969 film The Chinese Boxer, alongside Jimmy Wang Yu and Ben McDonald. Chen branched out as an actor with his tender roles in The Tea House and its sequel Big Brother Cheng, both directed by Chih-hung Kwei. These films gave Chen status as a "legitimate actor". After starring in the box office successes Challenge of the Masters and Executioners from Shaolin, both helmed by the legendary martial arts director Lau Kar-leung, Chen left the Shaw Brothers Studio. While away from Shaw, Chen directed and starred in the 1977 film Iron Monkey (not to be confused with the 1993 film by Yuen Woo-Ping). Chen later returned to the Shaw Brothers in the films Crippled Avengers (directed by Chang Cheh), Killer Constable (directed by Chih-hung Kwei), and 3 Evil Masters (co-starring Yuen Tak of the Seven Little Fortunes). To date Chen has starred in over 100 films, around 80 of which were with Shaw Brothers. His latest appearances were in Wilson Yip's 2006 martial arts-fantasy Dragon Tiger Gate, and in the 2007 remake of the King Hu classic, The Valiant Ones New. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chen Kuan-tai, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 24, 1945
Died
September 2, 2026 (aged 80)
From
Guangdong, China
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
38 on MovieCove · 175 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 26% in 30 days

What are Chen Kuan-Tai's films like?

Across their 29 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
39%
Self
20%
Bonds
17%
Survival
14%
Power
6%
Society
3%
Ideas
1%
Justice10 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty7 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal6 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 29 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 5 · Serious 8 · Dark 16

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 2 · Stylized 13 · Heightened 14

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 5 · Intense 23

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

Steady 6 · Shifting 21 · Whiplash 2

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 21 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 18 · Relentless 8

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

Casual 9 · Engaged 17 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 7 · Affecting 17 · Heavy 5

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

Resolved 27 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

17 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 10 of 17 analyzed roles.

Hero
10 of 17
Shadow
4 of 17
Mentor
1 of 17
Ally
1 of 17
Trickster
1 of 17
Show the 17 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
25
Thrilling
19
Melancholic
12
Dread
4
Absurd
3
Other
13

How their films linger

Bittersweet14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy9
  • Bittersweet17
  • Tragic3

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 Chen Kuan-Tai's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 24 of their 38 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Chen Kuan-Tai'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

175 credits, 38 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Legendary in Action! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • The Age of Flow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 28 episodes · as Ip Gau / "Uncle Gau"

  • Anti Drug Strorm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Brother Zi

  • The Real Iron Monkey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Key To The Luck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Uncle He

  • Iceman: The Time Traveller(2018)

    as Jiu Qiansui

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Keyboard Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • 天监师之末法时代 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Summer of Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • 挟刀揉手 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as 自己

  • The Hidden Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Dealer/Healer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Machete

  • The Stop Hit II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Cherry Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Mr. Yuan

  • Shed Skin Papa(2016)

    as Brother Tai

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • 逗僵尸 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Xin Gui Da Gui (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Ba Jie Xiao Xian Rou (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • 一夜危机 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • An Idiot Lost In Xiangxi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Muay Thai Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • The Final Master(2015)

    as Dojo Head

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • The Great Lion Kun Seng Keng (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Once Upon a Time in Shanghai(2014)

    as Baldy Bai

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Game of Assassins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Assassin

  • 7 Assassins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Brother Tai

  • Conspirators (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Brother Chai

  • No Retreat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • The Man with the Iron Fists(2012)

    as Gold Lion

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • White Vengeance(2011)

    as Qiu Ran

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • 金钱本色 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as 符小波

  • Gallants (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Dragon

  • 厨缘 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Fire of Conscience(2010)

    as Captain Kan

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • 14 Blades(2010)

    as Fa Huang

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Murderer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Tai

  • Scary Banquet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Qian Shouchang

  • 古宅魂迷 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Kung Fu Hip-Hop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • The Valiant Ones New (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Dragon Tiger Gate(2006)

    as Ma Kun

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • My Wife Can Fight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • 边城风云 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Where's Mama's Boy? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Fights of Fury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Fearful 24 Hours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Hero Youngster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Mr. Wei Bai-Hao

  • Xanda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Producer

  • Vampire Hunters(2003)

    as Zombie Wrangler

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Power King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • The Final Winner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Iron Fist Pillage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as (archive footage)

  • How to Meet the Lucky Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Liu Tin - King of Gamblers

  • Bogus Cops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Officer Wu

  • The World of Desire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Uncle Won

  • Angel of the Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Shadow Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Ghost Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Gambling Soul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Cop [Cameo]

  • Heroin Tunnel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • All Mighty Gambler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Tai

  • Today's Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Triad Boss

  • The Tigers(1991)

    as Hon-Wai

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Tri in Triad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Blood Stained Tradewind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Producer · as Arms Buyer

  • Forsaken Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Producer

  • Sleazy Dizzy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Chan Yuen Lung

  • Return to Action (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · Producer · as Chen Yun Chan

  • The Fortune Code (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Triad Boss Gambler

  • The Sniping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Just Heroes(1989)

    as Tai

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Angel's Mission (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Ma Sheng-fung

  • Foul Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Human Sentiment Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Boss

  • 龙发堂 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Sheng Goes to Taiwan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Fortune Hunters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Tai-Pan(1986)

    as Pirate

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The Invincible Snowy Hair Maiden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 20 episodes · as 岳鸣珂

  • How to Choose a Royal Bride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Tian Di Hui Chief

  • Majestic Thunderbolt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • The Dancing Warrior (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Rich Man

  • Long Road to Gallantry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Ling Han Feng

  • I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Dad - Master Chen

  • Lightning Fists of Shaolin(1984)

    as Yung Feng

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Return of Bastard Swordsman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Mochitsuki Soryu Han

  • Shanghai 13 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Shin / Brother Tai

  • Butcher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Death Ring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Thunderclap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Little Dragon Maiden(1983)

    as Guo Jing

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The Lost Generation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Paul

  • The Black Magic with Buddha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Ben Chin

  • No Surrender II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • No Surrender (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Challenge of the Lady Ninja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Lee Tong

  • Deadly Life of a Ninja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Han Wei Chow

  • Mission Thunderbolt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as (archive footage)

  • Little Flying Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Seven Knights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Human Lanterns(1982)

    as Tan Fu

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Don't Love Any Stranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Gang Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as General Mang Yi Tu

  • Rolls, Rolls, I Love You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Cui Tung Sing

  • Who Is the Killer? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Director · Actor

  • Red Rattlesnake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Winner Takes All (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Mr Miyamoto

  • New Pilgrims to the West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • 上海大亨 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • 杂牌大进击 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Ambitious Kung Fu Girl(1981)

    as Qin Ge

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Dangerous Person (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Director · Writer · as Inspector Tai

  • The Battle for the Republic of China (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • The Kung Fu Emperor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Notorious Eight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Zhou Shiqiang

  • Deadly Duo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Challenge of the Gamesters(1981)

    as Zhang Lie

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Rendezvous with Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Golden Rod Gu Feitian

  • The Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Chin Tien Yun

  • Blowing in the Wind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 80 episodes · Actor

  • Killer Constable(1980)

    as Leng Tian-Ying

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Big Boss of Shanghai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Director · Actor

  • Invincible Enforcer(1979)

    as Min

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Iron Fists (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Cpt. Chen Tien Ching

  • Crippled Avengers(1978)

    as Black Tiger Dao Tian-Du

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Tough Guy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Lenghsieh

  • The Hero Tattooed with Nine Dragons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Tattooed Dragon Shih Chen

  • Invincible Monkey Fist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Director · Actor

  • The Iron Monkey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Director · as Iron Monkey

  • Executioners from Shaolin(1977)

    as Hong Xiguan

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Hero of Shanghai(1977)

    Producer · as Hsieh Hsiao-Lin

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • King Gambler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Peng Tian Shi, Card Tyrant

  • Big Bad Sis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Shing

  • The Simple-Minded Fellow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Director

  • Challenge of the Masters(1976)

    as Lu Ah Tsai

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • 7 Man Army(1976)

    as Chiang Ming-kun

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • The Spiritual Boxer(1975)

    as Yi Wo's Spiritual Boxer in Intro

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

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

    as Bandit Gu Hui

  • Lover's Destiny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Guan Shao-Feng

  • The Big Holdup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Ma Rulong

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

    as Lo Chin-Ying

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

    as Wang Cheng

  • All Men Are Brothers(1974)

    as Tattooed Dragon / Shih Chen

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Temperament of Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • The Flying Guillotine(1975)

    as Ma Teng

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • 彩宏焦焦 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

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

    as Master Wu Wen-Yuan

  • The Teahouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Boss Wang Cheng

  • Hong Kong 73 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Ambulance Driver

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

    as Hung Hsi-kuan

  • The Savage Five(1974)

    as Ma Tao

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Heroes Two(1974)

    as Hung Hsi Kuan

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

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

    as Big Blade Wang Wu

  • The House of 72 Tenants (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Police Constable

  • Dynasty of Blood(1973)

    as Huang Chung

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Four Riders(1972)

    as Li Wei-shi

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Man of Iron(1972)

    as The Iron Man

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The 14 Amazons(1972)

    Action Director · as Soldier

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Hurricane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Extra

  • Young People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Ho Tai

  • Bloody Fists(1972)

    as Okagawa Takeo

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Water Margin(1972)

    as Tattooed Dragon, Shi Jin

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Boxer from Shantung(1972)

    as Ma Yung Chen

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Bus Stop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

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

    Martial Arts Choreographer · as One of three killers

  • Maria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

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

    as Liu Shou Yi's Man (uncredited)

  • Betrayer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Hung Tien Piao

  • Cold Blade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Martial Arts Choreographer · Actor

  • The Hammer of God(1970)

    as Casino guard (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

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

    as Two Different Bodyguards (uncredited)

  • The King Fa Fairy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Redress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Robber with Colored Face

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 175 titles from 1969 to 2022; peak year 2010.

Biggest box office

Dragon Tiger Gate (2006)

$8.8M worldwide

Highest rated

Crippled Avengers (1978)

Midcredits 89th

Most popular right now

14 Blades (2010)

Film career

19692022

Peak 2010 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 6 MovieCove titles. 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting172 of 175: 162 only acting, 10 with another role · typical Midcredits score59thDirecting7 of 175: 1 only directing, 6 with another roleWriting1 of 175: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleProducing4 of 175: 2 only producing, 2 with another roleOther crew3 of 175: 0 only other crew, 3 with another role

175 titles, 10 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 6 of them.

By decade

1960s1 · acting1970s52 · 51 acting · 7 crew1980s53 · 53 acting · 2 crew1990s17 · 16 acting · 3 crew2000s17 · 16 acting · 1 crew2010s32 · acting2020s3 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 15% of 26 roles
70758510

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 Chen Kuan-Tai's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 59th percentile, the median of all 38; across their 29 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 64th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

64thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 29

Approval · how many liked their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 29

Reach · how many have seen their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 29

Midcredits score across 38 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th20
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

21 of their 38 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Crowd Pleaser21
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

Iceman: The Time Traveller (2018)

68th percentile spread · 58% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Crippled Avengers (1978)

Midcredits 89th · 77% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 25 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 41. 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 Chen Kuan-Tai work with?

People who share at least 2 of Chen Kuan-Tai's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kuang Ni shares the most, 15.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers