☰

ActorAgeCheck

Search

Portrait of Chang Cheh

Chang Cheh

Bio: Chang Cheh (Chinese: 張徹, January 17, 1924 – June 22, 2002) was Shaw Brothers Studio's best known and most prolific film director, with such films as The Five Venoms, The Brave Archer (based on the works of Jin Yong), The One-Armed Swordsman, and other classics of wuxia and kung fu film.

Born: Thu, Jan 17 1924

Birthplace: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Death: Sat, Jun 22 2002

Chang Cheh is 78 years old

External Links

Sort by Popularity

Scroll to TV Credits

Movies (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date

Poster of Iron Fist Pillage

Iron Fist Pillage

Chang Cheh was 77 in Iron Fist Pillage as 'Archival Footage Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 2001

Poster of Ninja in Ancient China

Ninja in Ancient China

Chang Cheh was 68 in Ninja in Ancient China as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993

Poster of Journey to the West

Journey to the West

Chang Cheh was 66 in Journey to the West as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991

Poster of Hidden Hero

Chang Cheh was 66 in Hidden Hero as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1990

Poster of Slaughter in Xian

Slaughter in Xian

Chang Cheh was 66 in Slaughter in Xian as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1990

Poster of Cross the River

Cross the River

Chang Cheh was 64 in Cross the River as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1988

Poster of Great Shanghai 1937

Great Shanghai 1937

Chang Cheh was 62 in Great Shanghai 1937 as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 28 1986

Poster of The Dancing Warrior

The Dancing Warrior

Chang Cheh was 60 in The Dancing Warrior as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985

Poster of Shanghai 13

Chang Cheh was 60 in Shanghai 13 as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1984

Poster of Death Ring

Chang Cheh was 59 in Death Ring as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984

Poster of The Nine Demons

The Nine Demons

Chang Cheh was 59 in The Nine Demons as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984

Poster of Attack of the Joyful Goddess

Attack of the Joyful Goddess

Chang Cheh was 59 in Attack of the Joyful Goddess as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1983

Poster of The Weird Man

Chang Cheh was 58 in The Weird Man as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983

Poster of Ode to Gallantry

Ode to Gallantry

Chang Cheh was 58 in Ode to Gallantry as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1982

Poster of Five Element Ninjas

Five Element Ninjas

Chang Cheh was 58 in Five Element Ninjas as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1982

Poster of Brave Archer and His Mate

Brave Archer and His Mate

Chang Cheh was 58 in Brave Archer and His Mate as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1982

Poster of House of Traps

Chang Cheh was 57 in House of Traps as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1982

Poster of The Brave Archer 3

The Brave Archer 3

Chang Cheh was 57 in The Brave Archer 3 as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 1981

Poster of Masked Avengers

Masked Avengers

Chang Cheh was 57 in Masked Avengers as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1981

Poster of The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

Chang Cheh was 57 in The Sword Stained with Royal Blood as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1981

Poster of Legend of the Fox

Legend of the Fox

Chang Cheh was 56 in Legend of the Fox as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1980

Poster of The Rebel Intruders

The Rebel Intruders

Chang Cheh was 56 in The Rebel Intruders as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1980

Poster of Two Champions of Shaolin

Two Champions of Shaolin

Chang Cheh was 56 in Two Champions of Shaolin as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 1980

Poster of The Flag of Iron

The Flag of Iron

Chang Cheh was 56 in The Flag of Iron as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1980

Poster of Heaven and Hell

Heaven and Hell

Chang Cheh was 56 in Heaven and Hell as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1980

Poster of Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

Chang Cheh was 55 in Ten Tigers of Kwangtung as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1979

Poster of Kid with the Golden Arm

Kid with the Golden Arm

Chang Cheh was 55 in Kid with the Golden Arm as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1979

Poster of The Magnificent Ruffians

The Magnificent Ruffians

Chang Cheh was 55 in The Magnificent Ruffians as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1979

Poster of The Daredevils

Chang Cheh was 55 in The Daredevils as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 1979

Poster of Shaolin Rescuers

Shaolin Rescuers

Chang Cheh was 55 in Shaolin Rescuers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1979

Poster of Crippled Avengers

Crippled Avengers

Chang Cheh was 54 in Crippled Avengers as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1978

Poster of Invincible Shaolin

Invincible Shaolin

Chang Cheh was 54 in Invincible Shaolin as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 19 1978

Poster of The Five Venoms

The Five Venoms

Chang Cheh was 54 in The Five Venoms as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1978

Poster of Showdown at the Cotton Mill

Showdown at the Cotton Mill

Chang Cheh was 54 in Showdown at the Cotton Mill as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1978

Poster of The Brave Archer 2

The Brave Archer 2

Chang Cheh was 54 in The Brave Archer 2 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1978

Poster of Life Gamble

Chang Cheh was 54 in Life Gamble as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1978

Poster of Chinatown Kid

Chang Cheh was 53 in Chinatown Kid as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1977

Poster of The Brave Archer

The Brave Archer

Chang Cheh was 53 in The Brave Archer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 30 1977

Poster of Magnificent Wanderers

Magnificent Wanderers

Chang Cheh was 53 in Magnificent Wanderers as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1977

Poster of The Naval Commandos

The Naval Commandos

Chang Cheh was 53 in The Naval Commandos as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1977

Poster of Shaolin Temple

Chang Cheh was 52 in Shaolin Temple as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1976

Poster of The New Shaolin Boxers

The New Shaolin Boxers

Chang Cheh was 52 in The New Shaolin Boxers as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1976

Poster of The Shaolin Avengers

The Shaolin Avengers

Chang Cheh was 52 in The Shaolin Avengers as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1976

Poster of 7-Man Army

Chang Cheh was 52 in 7-Man Army as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1976

Poster of Boxer Rebellion

Boxer Rebellion

Chang Cheh was 52 in Boxer Rebellion as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 1976

Poster of The Four Assassins

The Four Assassins

Chang Cheh was 51 in The Four Assassins as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975

Poster of The Bloody Escape

The Bloody Escape

Chang Cheh was 51 in The Bloody Escape as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 1975

Poster of The Fantastic Magic Baby

The Fantastic Magic Baby

Chang Cheh was 51 in The Fantastic Magic Baby as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1975

Poster of Disciples of Shaolin

Disciples of Shaolin

Chang Cheh was 51 in Disciples of Shaolin as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 28 1975

Poster of All Men Are Brothers

All Men Are Brothers

Chang Cheh was 51 in All Men Are Brothers as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1975

Poster of Five Shaolin Masters

Five Shaolin Masters

Chang Cheh was 50 in Five Shaolin Masters as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1974

Poster of Na Cha the Great

Na Cha the Great

Chang Cheh was 50 in Na Cha the Great as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1974

Poster of Young Lovers on Flying Wheels

Young Lovers on Flying Wheels

Chang Cheh was 50 in Young Lovers on Flying Wheels as 'Presenter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1974

Poster of A Mad World of Fools

A Mad World of Fools

Chang Cheh was 50 in A Mad World of Fools as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1974

Poster of Shaolin Martial Arts

Shaolin Martial Arts

Chang Cheh was 50 in Shaolin Martial Arts as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1974

Poster of The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

Chang Cheh was 50 in The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 1974

Poster of Friends

Chang Cheh was 50 in Friends as 'Director, Writer, Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1974

Poster of Men from the Monastery

Men from the Monastery

Chang Cheh was 50 in Men from the Monastery as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1974

Poster of The Savage Five

The Savage Five

Chang Cheh was 50 in The Savage Five as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1974

Poster of Three Styles of Hung School's Kung Fu

Three Styles of Hung School's Kung Fu

Chang Cheh was 50 in Three Styles of Hung School's Kung Fu as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 1974

Poster of Heroes Two

Chang Cheh was 50 in Heroes Two as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 1974

Poster of Iron Bodyguard

Chang Cheh was 49 in Iron Bodyguard as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 1973

Poster of The Pirate

Chang Cheh was 49 in The Pirate as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1973

Poster of Police Force

Chang Cheh was 49 in Police Force as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 16 1973

Poster of The Generation Gap

The Generation Gap

Chang Cheh was 49 in The Generation Gap as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1973

Poster of Blood Brothers

Chang Cheh was 49 in Blood Brothers as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1973

Poster of The Delinquent

Chang Cheh was 49 in The Delinquent as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 15 1973

Poster of Four Riders

Chang Cheh was 48 in Four Riders as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1972

Poster of Trilogy of Swordsmanship

Trilogy of Swordsmanship

Chang Cheh was 48 in Trilogy of Swordsmanship as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 1972

Poster of Man of Iron

Chang Cheh was 48 in Man of Iron as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1972

Poster of The Delightful Forest

The Delightful Forest

Chang Cheh was 48 in The Delightful Forest as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 1972

Poster of Young People

Chang Cheh was 48 in Young People as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1972

Poster of The Water Margin

The Water Margin

Chang Cheh was 48 in The Water Margin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1972

Poster of The Angry Guest

The Angry Guest

Chang Cheh was 48 in The Angry Guest as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 29 1972

Poster of The Boxer from Shantung

The Boxer from Shantung

Chang Cheh was 48 in The Boxer from Shantung as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1972

Poster of The Deadly Duo

Chang Cheh was 47 in The Deadly Duo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1971

Poster of Duel of Fists

Chang Cheh was 47 in Duel of Fists as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1971

Poster of The Anonymous Heroes

The Anonymous Heroes

Chang Cheh was 47 in The Anonymous Heroes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 24 1971

Poster of The Duel

Chang Cheh was 47 in The Duel as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1971

Poster of The New One-Armed Swordsman

The New One-Armed Swordsman

Chang Cheh was 47 in The New One-Armed Swordsman as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 07 1971

Poster of King Eagle

Chang Cheh was 46 in King Eagle as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971

Poster of The Singing Killer

The Singing Killer

Chang Cheh was 46 in The Singing Killer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 1970

Poster of The Heroic Ones

The Heroic Ones

Chang Cheh was 46 in The Heroic Ones as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1970

Poster of Vengeance!

Chang Cheh was 46 in Vengeance! as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 14 1970

Poster of The Wandering Swordsman

The Wandering Swordsman

Chang Cheh was 46 in The Wandering Swordsman as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1970

Poster of Have Sword, Will Travel

Have Sword, Will Travel

Chang Cheh was 45 in Have Sword, Will Travel as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1969

Poster of Dead End

Chang Cheh was 45 in Dead End as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1969

Poster of The Invincible Fist

The Invincible Fist

Chang Cheh was 45 in The Invincible Fist as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 30 1969

Poster of The Flying Dagger

The Flying Dagger

Chang Cheh was 45 in The Flying Dagger as 'Director, Screenplay, Lyricist'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 1969

Poster of Return of the One-Armed Swordsman

Return of the One-Armed Swordsman

Chang Cheh was 45 in Return of the One-Armed Swordsman as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1969

Poster of The Singing Thief

The Singing Thief

Chang Cheh was 45 in The Singing Thief as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1969

Poster of Golden Swallow

Chang Cheh was 44 in Golden Swallow as 'Director, Writer, Lyricist'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1968

Poster of The Assassin

Chang Cheh was 43 in The Assassin as 'Director, Writer, Lyricist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1967

Poster of The One-Armed Swordsman

The One-Armed Swordsman

Chang Cheh was 43 in The One-Armed Swordsman as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 1967

Poster of The Trail of the Broken Blade

The Trail of the Broken Blade

Chang Cheh was 43 in The Trail of the Broken Blade as 'Director, Screenplay, Lyricist'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 04 1967

Poster of The Perfumed Arrow

The Perfumed Arrow

Chang Cheh was 42 in The Perfumed Arrow as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1966

Poster of The Magnificent Trio

The Magnificent Trio

Chang Cheh was 42 in The Magnificent Trio as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 1966

Poster of The Knight of Knights

The Knight of Knights

Chang Cheh was 42 in The Knight of Knights as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 17 1966

Poster of Tiger Boy

Chang Cheh was 42 in Tiger Boy as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 1966

Poster of Call of the Sea

Call of the Sea

Chang Cheh was 41 in Call of the Sea as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1965

Poster of Inside the Forbidden City

Inside the Forbidden City

Chang Cheh was 41 in Inside the Forbidden City as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1965

Poster of Crocodile River

Crocodile River

Chang Cheh was 41 in Crocodile River as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 22 1965

Poster of The Butterfly Chalice

The Butterfly Chalice

Chang Cheh was 41 in The Butterfly Chalice as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1965

Poster of The Mermaid

Chang Cheh was 41 in The Mermaid as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1965

Poster of The Warlord and the Actress

The Warlord and the Actress

Chang Cheh was 40 in The Warlord and the Actress as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 1964

Poster of The Female Prince

The Female Prince

Chang Cheh was 40 in The Female Prince as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1964

Poster of The Amorous Lotus Pan

The Amorous Lotus Pan

Chang Cheh was 40 in The Amorous Lotus Pan as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1964

Poster of Her Pearly Tears

Her Pearly Tears

Chang Cheh was 38 in Her Pearly Tears as 'Script'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1962

Poster of It's Always Spring

It's Always Spring

Chang Cheh was 38 in It's Always Spring as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1962

Poster of Black Butterfly

Black Butterfly

Chang Cheh was 36 in Black Butterfly as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1960

Poster of Death Traps

Chang Cheh was 36 in Death Traps as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1960

Poster of The Tender Trap of Espionage

The Tender Trap of Espionage

Chang Cheh was 36 in The Tender Trap of Espionage as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1960

Poster of Wild Fire

Chang Cheh was 34 in Wild Fire as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 1958

Poster of The Alishan Uprising

The Alishan Uprising

Chang Cheh was 26 in The Alishan Uprising as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1950

TV Shows (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages