Chen Yu-Hsin
Also Known As: Yu Hsin Chen, 陳又新 , Chen You-Xin, Chan Yau-San, Chen Youxin, Chan Yat-San, Chen Yu-Hsin, Chen E-Hsin, Chen Yu-Hsing, Chan Yip-Sun, Chen Yip-Sun , 陈又新
Biography: Yu-Hsin Chen was born on August 24, 1919 in Tongshan, Jiangsu, China. He is an actor and writer, known for The Crimson Palm (1964), Shen jian shuang feng (1970) and Zhandian sao gao yu zhuang (1982).
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Tongshan District, Jiangsu, China
Birthday: August 24, 1919
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Gender: Male
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Secret of Chinese Kung Fu
Overview: Two sisters on their way home from a fishing trip spot a mysterious man in the water. After rescuing him from drowning, they learn he's a martial arts master -- a good thing, since a gang of vicious thugs is ravaging the girls' village. Out of gratitude, the man agrees to train the sisters for the fight of their lives in this kung fu adventure from Sung Ting Mei co-starring Byong Yo and Sha Ling Ling.
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Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-01-01
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Mad About Music
Overview: When a murder occurs in a nightclub, dancers Pak Lai Hung and Lam Yin Fei meet the murderer and run into a college to hide. The next day, they perform on the beach in place of female students Zhu Man Zhen and Liang Mei Fang, but they are expelled by the police because they are not licensed to perform. The next day, they perform on the beach in place of female students Chu Man-chun and Leung Mei-fong. On the night of the charity show, Hung and Fei are watching the performance on stage, but the murderer follows them, fortunately, Fang finds him and calls the teachers and students and the police to arrest him.
Genres: Music
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1963-06-25
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Ladies First
Overview: Chen Liujin and Zhang Lihong have a chance encounter with Wang Shu and Li Rong during an outing to the beach. Chen admires Wang, but Wang has fallen for Zhang's charm; Zhang fancies Li, whose heart is set on Chen ironically. The two young men seek to approach their objects of affection on the pretext of inviting the dream date of each other to an outing in the country during which they are teased and made fun of by the two women. To wipe away the shame, Wang and Li plot to intoxicate the women, who pretend to be in a drunken stupor while calling for help from their uncle and father respectively. In front of the elders, Chen declares her love for Wang, and Zhang for Li. Hit with the realisation of the women's sentiments, the two men reciprocate their respective admirers with their well-deserved love.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1962-08-02
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The Moon-Blanch'd Land
Overview: An early Musical by the Hsin Hwa Motion Picture Company.
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1952-04-13
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The Brave Ones
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Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-01-01
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Fearless Fighters
Overview: When To Pa, a member of the prestigious Eagle Claw Clan, commands his followers to carry out a mutinous robbery against the Almighty Imperial Lightning Whip, the victim's children are shaken by his disloyalty. With the help of one of To Pa's former minions, who's grown disillusioned with his leader's unconscionable actions, they organize a battle to avenge their father.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-08-07
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Camille
Overview: A Mandarin adaption of Camille directed by Chang Shan-Kun and Evan Yang.
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Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1955-06-03
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War God
Overview: Rather than imitating in an obvious way, Zhan shen (also referred to by the English title War God) takes the character out of Chinese folk religion General Guan Yu (the god which both cops and triads worship for instance) and pits him against aliens from Mars!
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-07-24
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How is the Weather Today?
Overview: Comedy/romance film from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-07-10
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The Black Fox
Overview: The Black Fox (黑狐狸) is a 1962 Hong Kong thriller film directed by Yan Jun. The film was produced under the Shaw Brothers banner in the Mandarin language.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1962-12-08
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A Shadow over the Chateau
Overview: Hong Kong crime drama thriller film.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1960-03-10
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Red Roses
Overview: This was a HK musical produced by Nanyang Film Company and distributed by Shaw & Sons.
Genres: Music
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1952-11-16
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Appointment with Death
Overview: HK crime drama thriller film.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1959-12-03
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Portrait of a Fanatic
Overview: In 1949 when the Communist regime was established in China, the world-famed painter Ling Chen-kuang, believing his conviction for a new-born society had come true on his motherland, returned anxiously from the U.S., whither he had fled apprehension by lawmen when cracking down on rebellious activities he had actively engaged in out of cynicism and hostility – the feelings evolved from constant haunting by the memories of his childhood miserableness – to the then existing institutions in China. Alas, to his disillusion, the land he had so deeply loved, the society of which he had expected so much, should have turned out to be the hell on earth. Why? The enigma kept obsessing and puzzling him even to his dying moment.
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Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-10-22
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Torrents of Spring
Overview: Sojourning in Macau, Su Erning by chance helps Pan Meiniang resuscitate his younger brother and fends off the thug. In her admiration, Pan calls off the engagement arranged by her mother to exchange vows with Su despite having known him for only three days. To raise the money for the wedding, Su plans to sell his family yacht to the rich wife of his classmate Lu Zuhua in Hong Kong and promises to buy Pan a pearl necklace. The promiscuous Mrs Lu seduces Su on the yacht and then dumps him. 18 years later, Pan's daughter is getting married. Su prepares a wedding gift—a stolen pearl necklace—for the bride but is too ashamed to show himself.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1960-01-21
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A Marriage for Love
Overview: A Shaw and Sons production.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1957-11-07
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Autumn Affair
Overview: A Shaw and Sons production.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1956-11-23
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Inside the Forbidden City
Overview: It seems that Li Zhenfei was once an imperial concubine, who often found herself competing with her rival Madame Liu for the emperor's sole, undivided attention. When Li gives birth to the Emperor's child, the jealous Liu switches the boy with a cat and commands a servant named Kou Zhu to kill the baby. However, Kou Zhu ignores the order and gives the prince-to-be to the emperor's brother, a decision which eventually leads to the boy being adopted by the emperor himself! But as fate would have it, to go along with his new son, the emperor has a new wife as well - Madame Liu! As this strange new family unit is being constructed, poor Li Zhenfei has been confined to the forbidden palace, condemned to never see or speak to her son, the prince. But destiny reunites her with her son, but will this family reunion be a happy one? And will Madame Liu finally be punished for her treachery?
Genres: Drama History Music
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1965-10-16
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The Bride Napping
Overview: The ethereal Lok Dai plays a pivotal role in the 1962 Shaw Brothers screwball costume comedy The Bride Napping. Based on a chapter of author Shi Naian's The Water Margin (AKA: Outlaws of the Marsh), the action kicks off when Liu Yuen Ying (Ding Nung) is "bride-napped" by a bandit who's out to make her his wife! The bandit's sympathetic sister returns Ying, but that's only the beginning of the mistaken identities, social satires, and cross-dressing confusion as Ying's disappearance and return wreaks havoc with the locals! A delightful costume comedy that combines screwball antics, musical interludes, and even a little action, The Bride Napping is a fun and entertaining way to catch the legendary Lok Dai at her most beautiful and charming!
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1962-03-13
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The Magnificent Concubine
Overview: Perhaps the most notorious concubine in Chinese history, Yang Guifei set a pudgy standard of beauty in her days of glory during the Tang dynasty. The Emperor Minghuang was so besotted with the woman that when An Lushan stages his rebellion against the empire, the ruler takes Yang Guifei along with his imperial entourage in an escape to the mountainous area of modern-day Sichuan, and sanctuary of sorts. But the concubine had roused the jealousy of the court and unfortunately for her and to the great sorrow of the king, her brother and others among the king's retainers demanded she be strangled to death while they were still in the mountains. This is the story told in this interesting Taiwanese adaptation by director Li Han-hsiang (Li Hanxiang).
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1962-05-31
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A Moment of Bliss
Overview: The film tells the story of a woman who grew up in China's warlord era and suffered from war and love failure.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1952-01-01
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Between Tears and Laughter
Overview: This is the story of three ladies who live together in an apartment in Hong Kong and what happens to them. First, there is Shuxian, whose husband left her and has a son in the hospital who can't walk. Then, there is Meifen, a romance novelist who pines for a deceased lover and, finally Manli, a young lady with some sass who is expecting a visit from Mr. Zheng, a man she has been a pen pal with for a year. She also has been dating someone else, not happily. The film goes through all three lives.
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Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1960-11-10
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The Tragedy Came From Vietnam
Overview: Lost at sea and shipwrecked, Vietnamese boat people try to survive... at any cost.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1979-05-01
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Sun, Moon and Star: Part 1
Overview: The film traces the relationships that develop between the protagonist Xu and the three women he meets, set against the backdrop of the Second World War.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1961-12-08
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Revengeful Ghost
Overview: Taiwanese horror movie from 1977.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-11-26
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Monkey King with 72 Magic
Overview: Shaw Brothers star Ting Hwa Chung plays the legendary and mythical Monkey King in this lavish and epic action classic.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1976-01-01
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Song from a Haunted House
Overview: Hong Kong horror movie from 1959.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1959-05-03
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The Escape
Overview: Everyone seems to want to stop General Tsai from leaving Peking.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-11-30
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The Mighty One
Overview: The famed Ivy Ling Po (Temple Of The Red Lotus) stars as a mysterious swordswoman dedicated to keeping the five volume "Five Generations Fighting Methods" kung-fu manual out of evil-doers' hands. She joins Ling Yun, star of The Iron Buddha, who plays a hero known only as the Roving Knight to fight, train, then fight again -- facing such characters as The Six-Armed Giant and The 1000-Cut in this action-packed adventure.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-02-05
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Queen Boxer
Overview: Fan Kao-to is a worker who had enough of corruption in Shanghai. He tries to crush the organization alone. An attempt has been made before but ended up with the big Axe Gang, several of their brands in the man. The man's sister arrives in Shanghai at the same time as Fan Kao-to go out on one-man war, and she wants to do her in the fight, also, she takes the war personally.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-05-27
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Golden Lotus
Overview: A Hong Kong historical drama
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1957-02-14
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The Story of Qin Xiang-Lian
Overview: The Story of Qin Xiang-Lian is a Hong Kong Chinese Opera musical starring Jackie Chan in a child role.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1964-07-18
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Memory of the Melody at An-ping
Overview: A doctor marries his patient without his parents' approval. His parents trick him into marrying a girl of their choice. Meanwhile, his first wife gives birth to a baby girl and waits for his return.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1978-02-17
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Corpse-Drivers of Xiangxi
Overview: Hong Kong horror.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1957-05-10
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Five Pretty Young Ladies
Overview: Five pretty girls go to Hong Kong to stay with their uncle who is a police superintendent. Soon they run into a gang of thieves, which gives them a chance to put their excellent kung fu skills to good use. This Bod Squad will kick your ass!
Genres: Comedy Crime Action Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-02-21
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The Glory of the Sunset
Overview: A young doctor, regardless of his family’s objection, had decided to marry his beloved one. When he discovered that he had contracted a terminal disease and had only a few months to live with, he left his house without a word and came to a rural village. When the doctor saw the run-down medical facilities in the village, he thought he should contribute his best to provide medical assistance to those needy during his lifetime. Hence, he started a medical clinic, which in a short time, his name was spread wide and far. Meanwhile, his beloved girl friend finally found him in the village. Upon hearing his terminal disease, she insisted to marry the dying doctor…
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1977-07-26
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The Grand Substitution
Overview: With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.
Genres: Music History Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1965-04-14
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New Pilgrims to the West
Overview: Chan Jun-Leung's 1982 film based on The Journey to the West.
Genres: Fantasy Adventure Action Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Long Way from Home
Overview: A romantic melodrama starring Brigitte Lin.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1974-02-20
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The Life God
Overview: Tells the story of "Bao sheng da di"--A marvelous man who wanted to become a doctor so that he could save his mother's life.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1975-04-26
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Between Tears and Smiles
Overview: Fan Chia-soo is a kind-hearted student whose heart is captured by the sweet song of Shen Feng-hsien. However, he is not the only one who has eyes for Shen. The General's henchmen are also determined to present the songstress to their superior as a gift. Fan received help from an unexpected quarter to save the woman he loves.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1964-01-17
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Empress Wu
Overview: The renowned Li Li Hua plays Wu Ze Tian, the most famous woman in China's four thousand year history.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1963-06-23
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The Refugee
Overview: A Chinese medical student named Gan Shosho finds himself cut off from his homeland as he is studying in Japan during the outbreak of the war. Despite his difficult circumstances, he finds love in the form of Sachiko and the two marry. They later travel to Nanjing to live a new life together where Sachiko and Shaochang cooperate with the Japanese-backed government. Their ultimate hope is to secure peace but their idealism is not enough to keep them together through brutal times and with the end of the war the two find themselves facing a divorce... --Osaka Asian Film Festival
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-05-03
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