Biography
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.
Filmography
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Movies 50
Director 2
Angry Ranger (1991)
The Plot (1991)
Widow Warriors (1990)
Satanic Crystals (1989)
The Vampire Is Alive (1989)
Ninja, Demon's Massacre (1988)
The Spy Inferno (1988)
Crocodile Fury (1988)
Fatal Command (1988)
The Vampire Raiders (1988)
Treasure Hunter (1988)
Operation Foxhunt (1988)
Devil's Dynamite (1987)
Ninja: American Warrior (1987)
Mission War Flames (1987)
Empire of Spiritual Ninja (1987)
Ninja Death Squad (1987)
Terminal Angels (1987)
Ninja Fantasy (1986)
Pursuit of a Killer (1985)
Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)
Secret Service of the Imperial Court (1984)
Ninja in the Killing Field (1984)
Little Dragon Maiden (1983)
Bastard Swordsman (1983)
The Lady Is the Boss (1983)
The Lady Assassin (1983)
Ode to Gallantry (1982)
Human Lanterns (1982)
The Spirit of the Sword (1982)
Clan Feuds (1982)
House of Traps (1982)
What Price Honesty? (1981)
The Black Lizard (1981)
The Brave Archer 3 (1981)
The Duel of the Century (1981)
The Emperor and His Brother (1981)
Two Champions of Shaolin (1980)
The Rebel Intruders (1980)
Heaven and Hell (1980)
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung (1979)
Kid with the Golden Arm (1979)
The Magnificent Ruffians (1979)
The Daredevils (1979)
Shaolin Rescuers (1979)
Crippled Avengers (1978)
Invincible Shaolin (1978)
The Five Venoms (1978)
The Brave Archer 2 (1978)
Chinatown Kid (1977)
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Birthday1955-01-01 (69 years old)
Also Known As孫建, Sun Jian, Sun Kin, Suen Jian-Yuan, Suen Gin, Chien Sun, Kin Suen
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