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Dorian Tan Tao-Liang

Date of birth: 1947-12-22

Place of birth: Busan, South Korea

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Flash Legs, Delung Tam, Delon Tan, Bobby Ming, De-Lon Tam, Tan Tao-Leong, Tarn Daw-Liang, Delon Tam, Tan Dao-Lang, Delon Tanners, Tang Tao-Liang, Reon Ting, Tarn Dou-Lean, Tang Tou-Liang, 譚道良, 谭道良

Dorian Tan Tao-Liang

Biography

Tan Tao-liang is a Korean martial arts instructor and former film actor. He has used numerous pseudonyms throughout his career, most frequently Delon Tam, Dorian Tan Tao-liang, Tan Tao-liang, Delon Tan, Dorian Tan, and Delon Tanners. Noted for his leg holding and hopping skills, Tan was nicknamed "Flash Legs"

Movie Credits

Snake-Crane Secret
2.4

Snake-Crane Secret

1978-01-01

Snake and Crane Secret is a fast paced martial arts action film about a family's battle for survival

The Leg Fighters
3.5

The Leg Fighters

1980-06-04

When South China martial artist Pan is defeated and killed by North China challenger Tan in a legfig

The Hot, the Cool and the Vicious
2.6

The Hot, the Cool and the Vicious

1977-01-27

The sleepy town of Black Stone erupts into martial turmoil when a counterfeiting ring, run by the my

Revenge of a Shaolin Master
2.1

Revenge of a Shaolin Master

1979-01-01

After bandits hijack a shipment of rice, a local government official frames, tortures and imprisons

Shaolin Deadly Kicks
2.1

Shaolin Deadly Kicks

1977-01-01

Eight thieves steal a treasure map and split it into eight pieces, vowing to regroup three years lat

General Stone
2.9

General Stone

1977-02-03

Kung fu fans know well the legends of the 18 Bronze Men and the 108 Wooden Men of Shaolin, and in th

Challenge of Death
2

Challenge of Death

1978-07-12

Police Captain Dragon Leg calls on the services of a known felon and playboy, Snake Fist, to help hi

The Tattoo Connection
2.5

The Tattoo Connection

1978-07-27

When a diamond is stolen in Hong Kong, the company insuring the diamond sends a former CIA agent to

Top Fighter
3.2

Top Fighter

1995-06-15

Welcome to the world of the martial arts. A voyage for the times of the martial arts cinema, from th

Sunset in the Forbidden City
0

Sunset in the Forbidden City

1975-12-12

Ninja in the Killing Field
2.8

Ninja in the Killing Field

1987-01-01

The government seems powerless against the brutal activities of the ninjas and requests the help of

The Himalayan
1.8

The Himalayan

1976-02-20

The Tseng family is one of the most noble and respected clans in a small village in Tibet. The patri

Showdown at the Cotton Mill
2.5

Showdown at the Cotton Mill

1978-07-14

The Wu Tang hire a formidable leg fighter Kao to fight the Saholin Loyalist Hu Hui Chien

Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire
2.5

Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire

1979-07-11

During China's 1920s Republican Period, warlords carve out personal fiefdoms across the country and

Shaolin Invincibles
2.6

Shaolin Invincibles

1977-01-01

Two sword-wielding sisters seek revenge against the villains who murdered their family. But these ar

The Conspiracy of Thieves
2.5

The Conspiracy of Thieves

1975-01-09

It's China early 20th century and the country thrives on illegal gambling. The Department of State S

Secret of the Shaolin Poles
2.8

Secret of the Shaolin Poles

1977-04-28

Legendary Chinese rebel Fong Sai Yuk (Fei Meng) takes on the Manchu dynasty in this high-octane mart

Horror Holiday
1

Horror Holiday

1983-01-01

Action film starring John Cheung as a traveler to Thailand who gets embroiled in a secret exchange o

Story in the Temple Red Lily
2

Story in the Temple Red Lily

1976-10-23

When the emperor becomes ill and the Sung Dynasty is threatened by an evil baron, a patriotic office

Dynasty
2.8

Dynasty

1977-03-26

In the last days of the Ming dynasty, a heroic martial artist battles the evil chief of the palace g

The Boxer's Adventure
5

The Boxer's Adventure

1977-11-30

The governor must travel to Yunan, a dangerous undertaking for him. Therefore, five kung fu fighters

Duel with the Devils
2

Duel with the Devils

1977-09-10

As the daughter of the Chinese police chief, Angela secretly dresses up as a man to use her kung fu

The Knife of Devil's Roaring and Soul Missing
2.5

The Knife of Devil's Roaring and Soul Missing

1976-09-30

The movie is structured much like a murder mystery, albeit one that gives the viewer a fight scene e

Young Hero of Shaolin
1.4

Young Hero of Shaolin

1976-07-16

This film is about Fong Sai-yu going under cover as a servant in the villain's mansion. He is a famo

Dual Flying Kicks
1

Dual Flying Kicks

1978-06-08

A corrupt mayor of a town in Szechuan province allies himself with a group of bandits to gain contro

The Heroes
3

The Heroes

1980-10-23

Former Shaolin man Marshal Kao takes his former classmates prisoner and, instead of executing them,

The Kung Fu Emperor
0

The Kung Fu Emperor

1981-10-03

Don't expect a long life if you are one of the emperor's fourteen sons! For instance, Ninth Prince m

Tornado of Chu-chiang
2

Tornado of Chu-chiang

1974-06-20

In the early days of the Chinese Republic era, dockworkers in Macau are being mistreated by their Ch

Hand of Death
3

Hand of Death

1976-07-15

A young monk must face the Extended Iron Claw technique of a powerful warlord seeking to destroy Sha

Jungle Heat
1.8

Jungle Heat

1985-05-25

Towards the end of the Vietnam war, the US is running low on drivers for their supplies so they brin

The Hero of Chiu Chow
2

The Hero of Chiu Chow

1972-12-29

1973 kung fu movie

Blooded Treasury Fight
0.8

Blooded Treasury Fight

1979-11-29

Master thief Chow Kwan-hai is the only person who knows the location of a stash of valuable pearls.

The Eight Escorts
2.1

The Eight Escorts

1980-01-01

In Wuiyng County a violent jewel thief is harming the business of local merchants. As they nervously

Hero of the Time
1

Hero of the Time

1979-01-01

Hong Kong martial arts adventure.

The Revenger
0

The Revenger

1980-12-04