Nguyễn Chánh Tín
Biography: Nguyễn Chánh Tín (November 29, 1952 – January 4, 2020) was a famous Vietnamese film actor and director. He became widely known as a singer in the 1970s and began his career in film. He is so admired for his charisma and good looks that at one point in Vietnamese popular culture, to be "handsome like Chánh Tín" was used as an expression. After the events of April 30, 1975, Chánh Tín worked as an actor in the Bông Hồng troupe. In his own words: "In 1975 I was rich, had a car, lived in a villa even bigger than the one that was confiscated, but then I lost everything overnight." In 1982, unable to withstand his impoverished circumstances any further, Chánh Tín tried to cross the border. The trip was unsuccessful and he was arrested. He was then arranged to be released in order to play the protagonist Robert Nguyễn Thành Luân in the film series Ván Bài Lật Ngửa / Cards on the Table (1982 - 1987), which then becomes his most memorable and iconic performance. In the 1990s, Chánh Tín continued to be successful in the industry. He tried writing his first psychological horror with Ngôi Nhà Oan Khốc (1992), a production with a turnover of one billion dong. Next, Bến Sông Trăng (1998) marked his return to socio-psychological films. In the mid-2000s, he made his mark with Dòng Máu Anh Hùng (2006), directed by Charlie Nguyen, his nephew. In 1995, Chánh Tín opened Cinema Pictures in California, USA. After 20 years, the company changed its name to Chánh Phương Film Studio and tried to promote Dòng Máu Anh Hùng worldwide. Although the film gained critical acclaim, pirating and leaking caused the company heavy financial losses. Bankrupt, Chánh Tín sold his villa in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City and moved into an apartment building. He sang at tea rooms, sold liquor and acted to make ends meet. Chánh Tín passed away after a stroke on 4 January 2020, several months after his 67th birthday. He was awarded the title of National Distinguished Artist by the government of Vietnam.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 29, 1952
Deathday: January 04, 2020
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Cards on the Table: The Foster Son of the Archbishop
1982-01-01
Cards on the Table: The Foster Son of the Archbishop
Overview: After the Geneva Convention, Viet Minh cadres are gathered to the North. There are also many who secretly stayed. Among them is Robert Nguyen Thanh Luan. He returns to Vinh Long, part of the diocese of Bishop Peter Ngo Dinh Thuc, who has known his Catholic family for long. The bishop adopts him into the Ngo family, where he begins associating with Ngo Dinh Nhu, the Vice President and Presidential Consultant of the Republic of Vietnam.
Genres: War Drama Action History Thriller
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Cards on the Table: The Roving Chessman
1983-01-01
Cards on the Table: The Roving Chessman
Overview: In 1955 Tay Ninh, the National United Front is established and gives Ngo Dinh Diem's government an ultimatum: reform or attack. Luan continues to handle his new rise of popularity within sociopolitical circles in South Vietnam. He goes to Da Lat for a vacation, where a meeting between him and a young woman has been arranged.
Genres: War Drama Thriller Action History
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Cards on the Table: The Gunshot on the Highland
1983-01-01
Cards on the Table: The Gunshot on the Highland
Overview: After a tumultuous arrival and subsequent stay in Da Lat for military training, Luan returns to Saigon a Major in the Presidential Special Forces. He and Thuy Dung continue their relationship. News that Ngo Dinh Diem is opening the Ban Me Thuot's Highland Economic Fair attracts many intelligence and security organizations, whose political purposes vary.
Genres: War Action Drama History Thriller
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Cards on the Table: The Great Flood and the Tango no. 3
1984-01-01
Cards on the Table: The Great Flood and the Tango no. 3
Overview: In 1959, Luan is appointed Commander of the Great Flood Operations and of Binh Duong's Security Corps, with full authority to stabilize this province. The Liaison Department of the Republic of Vietnam, under the support of the United States, send commandos to North Vietnam for reconnaissance. If the commandos successfully infiltrate, they will respond to South Vietnam with a tango. Tango No. 1 and Tango No. 2 have failed. What will become of the third tango?
Genres: Drama History War Thriller
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Cards on the Table: Blue Sky in the Split of Leaf
1985-01-01
Cards on the Table: Blue Sky in the Split of Leaf
Overview: The Government of the Republic of Vietnam is subjected to military attacks and protests everywhere. Law 10-59 is enacted. Luan is sent to the United States for further military course training. Upon his return in early 1961, Ngo Dinh Diem decides to make him the governor of Kien Hoa province (Ben Tre today) to conduct the Pacification Program, with special privileges at his disposal.
Genres: Action Drama History Thriller War
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Cards on the Table: The Last Warning
1986-01-01
Cards on the Table: The Last Warning
Overview: Luan continues to serve as the governor of Kien Hoa province and receives classified information sent by Y5, an agent installed by Kien Hoa Security in the Communist Party of Vietnam. He tries to identify Y5. The coup in 1960 ends with victory for the Republic's government, but unrest soon proves this result impermanent.
Genres: War Drama Action History Thriller
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Cards on the Table: High Pressure and the Freshet
1987-01-01
Cards on the Table: High Pressure and the Freshet
Overview: In 1963, amidst tense relations with Buddhism that may face international backlash, the Ngo family try to find a way around the situation, calling on Luan for missions worth his life. Saigon is heated. A coup may be under preparations. Tran Le Xuan goes on a diplomatic tour of Western nations, determined to clear names.
Genres: War Drama History Thriller Action
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Cards on the Table: Wreath on the Grave
1987-01-01
Cards on the Table: Wreath on the Grave
Overview: The year 1963 drags on heavily. Rumors about the US-backed coup are spreading. Ngo Dinh Diem's government continues to suffer from a severe loss of popularity that is still worsening. Two lots of trafficked drugs from the Golden Triangle to South Vietnam have vanished into thin air. Luan sets out on what may be his final collaboration with Ngo Dinh Nhu.
Genres: War Action Drama History Thriller
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Miền Đất Không Cô Đơn
1982-01-01
Miền Đất Không Cô Đơn
Overview: After the liberation of the South, Cong volunteers to work at a pepper farm on the island. The members of the farm are elements with a rogue past, led by Dinh, who always disturb the peace and order on the farm.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Jailbait
2017-04-28
Jailbait
Overview: A playboy's life changes after he meets and sleeps with a girl who hasn't turned 18 yet.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 2017-04-28
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Murder in the Lens
2018-06-22
Murder in the Lens
Overview: K was an elite inspector, until an accident that caused the death of a female colleague. His reputation started going downhill and he was haunted by her death. Just days after a major homicide of an entertainer rocked the town, a suspect was apprehended. K realized that there were still so many mysteries surrounding the little town.
Genres: Thriller Crime
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 2018-06-22
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Voodoo Doll
2017-02-24
Voodoo Doll
Overview: After a long delay, the Doll returned to the box office race under the new name Linh Duyen: The Secret From Doll. The work of the couple director Vo Ngoc - Hanh Nhan impressed when bringing a story full of ghostly and scary about the subject of cursed figures and the principles surrounding the law of cause and effect.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 2017-02-24
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