
Tsao Chien
Known for Acting · 85 credits
- Born
- 1922-09-08
- Died
- 2002-08-10
- Place of birth
- Taiwan
- Also known as
- 曹健 · Cao Jian · Tsao Chien · Tso Kin · Cho Gin · Chou Kin
Known For
TV Shows (3)
Movies (82)

A Touch of Zen
1970
as Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing

Island of Fire
1990
as Fong's Father

Dragon Inn
1967
as General Wu Ning

The Boxer from Shantung
1972
as Tea House Waiter (uncredited)

Godfather from Canton
1982
as Agent

Beauty of Beauties
1965

Growing Up
1983
as Mr. Zhu

Snuff Bottle Connection
1977
as Chancellor Pu

The Challenge of the Lady Ninja
1983
as Ninja Sensei

Infernal Street
1973
as Dr. Chau

The Founding of Ming Dynasty
1971

Outside the Window
1973

Four Moods
1970

Shadow Girl
1971
as Bridegroom's father

The Swordsman of All Swordsmen
1968
as Yun Chung-Chun

Errant Love
1981
as Mr. Ho

Fighting of Shaolin Monks
1976
as Chi Yun's Father

One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers
1976
as Chow Yi To/Chu

Return of the 18 Bronzemen
1976
as Court Official

Beach of the War Gods
1973
as Commander Hsiao

Land of the Undaunted
1975

The Dark Alley
1972

Fist of Shaolin
1975

All the King's Men
1983

By Love Obsessed
1979

Deadly Opponents
1978

Painted Waves of Love
1976

The Fists of Vengeance
1974

The Shaolin Brothers
1977

The Furious Killer
1973

The Glory of the Sunset
1977
as Prof. Lu

The Everlasting Glory
1976

The Hero of Chiu Chow
1972
as Manager Tiao

Bruce Takes Dragon Town
1974

The Outsiders
1986

Black and White Umbrellas
1971

Enter the Panther
1975

The Invincible
1972

Iron Mistress
1969
as Hsin Tsan

The House for Love
1974

The Dragon vs. Needles of Death
1976
as Master Fung

Even the Sun is Sobbing
1984
as General Lei
The Playful Girl
1971

Desperate Crisis
1974

Love Under a Rosy Sky
1979

Black Invitation
1969
as Father Huang

Chinese Kung Fu and Acupuncture
1973
as Taoist priest

Man on the Police Gazette
1972

The Last Night of Madam Chin
1984

Axing the Coffin: Death is Eternal
1969

The Wheel of Life
1983
as Lu Zizhen, part 1

Love with Cloud
1981
as President Her

Purple Darts
1969

Thunderstorm Sword
1970

The Fate
1979

News Hen
1974

Nightmarish Highway
1982

Flying Masters of Kung Fu
1979
as Healing Master

The Way of the Tiger
1973

A Sword Named Revenge
1981

Vengeance of Snow-Maid
1970

The Trios of the Peach Garden
1968

He Loved Once Too Many
1975

The Absurd Brave
1969

Rage of the Tiger
1971
as Chow Chang's Father

Swift Shaolin Boxer
1978
as Lord Ho

Keep Out of Danger
1980

Our Neighbor
1963
as Chen A-fa

Don't Forget the Promise
1980
Leave It to Destiny
1981
I Hate You Deeply
1970

The Escape
1972
as Mr. Yeung

The Ferocious Brothers
1972

Clover
1970

Hot Wave
1975

"Golden Sand" Sword
1969

Heroic Pioneers
1986

Bachelor's Delight
1978

Legend of Heavenly Mother Ma-Tsu
1979

A Kiss to Remember
1972
Impetuous Fire
1973

The Young Lovers and the Escaped Prisoner
1968
About Tsao Chien
Tsao Chien is a notable figure in cinema and television, best known for contributions to Acting. With 85 credits spanning from 1963 to 1993, Tsao Chien has appeared in 82 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Tsao Chien Movies
- A Touch of Zen (1970) — as Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing
- Island of Fire (1990) — as Fong's Father
- Dragon Inn (1967) — as General Wu Ning
- The Boxer from Shantung (1972) — as Tea House Waiter (uncredited)
- Godfather from Canton (1982) — as Agent
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