Born January 26, 1955 in Taiwan under the name Suen Jian-yuan, Sun Chien (Chinese: 孫建) lost both parents while young and was brought up by his two sisters. In 1976, director Chang Cheh was recruiting new stars in Taiwan for the movie Chinatown Kid. Tae kwon do veteran Sun was selected among many competitors and was given the supporting role in the movie. Sun since developed his career in Hong Kong (notably as one of the 5 Venoms) and signed as a contract actor with Shaw Brothers for eight years. Being one of "Chang's Cohorts," he often starred in the director's action and martial arts movies. After Shaw Brothers ceased film production in 1986 to focus on TV projects, Sun lent his talents to subpar "cut-and-paste" productions for producer Tomas Tang's Filmark International. In the early 90s he served as an action director and assistant director on several films before retiring in 1992.
56 movies · 1 shows
Angry Ranger
1991·7.4
The Plot
1991·5.0
Instant Rage
1989·9.5
The Vampire Is Alive
1989·4.8
Satanic Crystals
1989·7.0
Mad Move
1988·10.0
Ninja, Demon's Massacre
1988·5.7
The Spy Inferno
1988·0.0
Crocodile Fury
1988·5.8
Fatal Command
1988·0.0
The Vampire Raiders
1988·4.3
Treasure Hunter
1988·0.0
Operation Foxhunt
1988·4.0
Yu Pui Tsuen II
1987·5.4
Devil's Dynamite
1987·4.8
Ninja: American Warrior
1987·5.2
Project G-7
1987·0.0
Mission War Flames
1987·0.0
Ninja Death Squad
1987·6.3
Empire of Spiritual Ninja
1987·6.5
Ninja in the Killing Field
1987·6.0
Terminal Angels
1987·5.0
Ninja and the Warriors of Fire
1987·4.4
Ninja's Extreme Weapons
1987·6.2
Ninja Fantasy
1986·5.3
Pursuit of a Killer
1985·8.5
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985·6.4
Secret Service of the Imperial Court
1984·6.0
Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984·6.4
Little Dragon Maiden
1983·6.0
Bastard Swordsman
1983·6.9
The Lady Is the Boss
1983·6.4
The Lady Assassin
1983·7.0
Ode to Gallantry
1982·6.0
Human Lanterns
1982·6.1
The Spirit of the Sword
1982·6.0
Clan Feuds
1982·6.7
House of Traps
1982·6.3
What Price Honesty?
1981·6.8
Black Lizard
1981·6.6
The Brave Archer 3
1981·6.4
The Duel of the Century
1981·6.6
The Emperor and His Brother
1981·5.8
The Rebel Intruders
1980·6.7
Two Champions of Shaolin
1980·6.3
Heaven and Hell
1980·5.9
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
1979·6.3
Kid with the Golden Arm
1979·6.8
The Magnificent Ruffians
1979·7.2
The Daredevils
1979·7.1
Shaolin Rescuers
1979·7.2
Crippled Avengers
1978·6.8
Invincible Shaolin
1978·6.5
The Five Venoms
1978·6.6
The Brave Archer 2
1978·6.6
Chinatown Kid
1977·6.4