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David Chiang Da-Wei

Date of birth: 1947-06-29

Place of birth: Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Chiang Da-wei, 姜大衛, 姜偉年, David Chiang Da Wei, 姜大卫, David Chiang Dai Wai, John Chiang, John Keung, Keung Tai-Wai, Yan Wei, John Kiang, Yen Wei, John Chiang Wei-Nien, Yim Wai, Jiang Da-Wei, 姜大伟, Khương Đại Vệ

David Chiang Da-Wei

Biography

David Chiang Da-Wei (Chinese: 姜大衛, born 29 June 1947 in Suzhou, Jiangsu), sometimes credited as David Chiang, is a Hong Kong actor, director and producer. This 70's martial arts superstar signed by the Shaw Brothers Studio, has appeared in over 130 films and 30 television series.

Movie Credits

Love On Gallery Bridge
0

Love On Gallery Bridge

2012-03-23

The story of a generation of Beilu opera singers.

Once Upon a Time in China II
3.6

Once Upon a Time in China II

1992-04-16

Wong Fei-Hung faces the White Lotus Society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive the Europeans out of

Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
3.3

Return of the One-Armed Swordsman

1969-02-28

Eight demon swordsmen and their gang have spread menace across many sword teaching schools. The stud

Mary from Beijing
2.9

Mary from Beijing

1992-12-24

Ma Lei which sounds like "Mary" is a Chinese citizen, living in Hong Kong as the kept woman of a jew

The Kings of Fists and Dollars
2.5

The Kings of Fists and Dollars

1979-05-01

After there is a mishap at a mine that causing many to die or become injured, Master Chien decides t

Golden Swallow
3.1

Golden Swallow

1968-04-03

Golden Swallow revolves around the further adventures of its title character. This time around, she

Ladies First
0

Ladies First

1962-08-02

Chen Liujin and Zhang Lihong have a chance encounter with Wang Shu and Li Rong during an outing to t

The Black Killer
0

The Black Killer

1967-03-08

A 1967 Cantonese language action film directed by Cheung Wai-Gwong, starring Connie Chan, Adam Cheng

Do the World Darts 8
1

Do the World Darts 8

2007-09-01

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
2.9

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

1974-07-11

Professor Van Helsing had been asked to help against the tyranny of skeletal creatures that are resp

In Broad Daylight
3.7

In Broad Daylight

2023-11-02

Kay is a tough-as-nails investigative reporter, and goes undercover at a home for the disabled based

The New One-Armed Swordsman
3.5

The New One-Armed Swordsman

1971-02-07

Lei Li lost his right-arm in a sword duel with the master of a martial arts school, long ago. Now, h

Look for a Star
2.6

Look for a Star

2009-01-23

Wealthy construction mogul Sam Ching and cabaret dancer Milan Sit fall madly in love with one anothe

Crossings: John Woo
0

Crossings: John Woo

2004-06-20

Crossings: John Woo starts with Woo's emotional homecoming to Hong Kong in 2004 to promote his lates

Five Shaolin Masters
3.6

Five Shaolin Masters

1974-12-25

Hu Te et al. escape the burning Shaolin temple after the Qing soldiers destroyed it in Shaolin Templ

The Heroic Ones
3.3

The Heroic Ones

1970-08-14

A Mogul king decides to take stealthy action to help overpower his greatest rivals. He chooses nine

Star Runner
3.4

Star Runner

2003-11-27

Preparing for the hand-to-hand battle of his life and the title of Champion Star Runner, a headstron

The Water Margin
3.4

The Water Margin

1972-03-17

The corruption in the Sung Dynasty of 11th century China is so rampant that it inspires a band of Or

Iron Fist Pillage
0

Iron Fist Pillage

2001-08-01

The Wu-Tang Clan's Cappadonna redubs a 1970s martial arts thriller to hilarious effect, casting hims

Shanghai 13
3

Shanghai 13

1984-02-04

A patriot finds evidence that the government is collaborating with a foreign power. If the people kn

Shaolin Hand Lock
2.9

Shaolin Hand Lock

1978-06-10

As an expert of the 'Cross fists' technique, a reclusive kung fu master Li Pai perfects a lethal man

Blood Brothers
3.1

Blood Brothers

1973-02-24

Set in the waning years of the Ching Dyansty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial

Shaolin Temple
3.1

Shaolin Temple

1976-12-22

There is no place more hallowed in the martial art world than China's Shaolin Temple. This special p

Murder Plot
2.6

Murder Plot

1979-05-30

Director Chu Yuan was already famous for his many collaborations with respected novelist Ku Lung and

The Savage Five
3.1

The Savage Five

1974-02-15

A pacifist village is beset by bandits in this martial arts thriller. "Savage Five" hands-down rival

7-Man Army
3

7-Man Army

1976-04-16

In 1933, 20,000 Japanese soldiers and 50 tanks invaded the Pa Tou Lou Tzu, a strategic key point of

Iron Angels
3.3

Iron Angels

1987-03-10

Yeung’s poppy fields are torched by a law enforcement task force, she retaliates by ordering police

Daisy
3.6

Daisy

2006-03-09

A painter in Amsterdam receives flowers from a mysterious admirer, while a hitman and cop find thems

The Invincible Fist
3.4

The Invincible Fist

1969-06-30

Here Lo Lieh plays a dedicated chief constable for Tsang Chou village, who falls in love with the bl

What Price Survival
2.9

What Price Survival

1994-07-14

A duel between two master swordsmen for the hand of a beautiful young maiden leads to a 20-year-old

The Boxer from Shantung
3.4

The Boxer from Shantung

1972-02-11

Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek fortune in Shanghai, The Boxer is instead drawn

Have Sword, Will Travel
3.5

Have Sword, Will Travel

1969-12-25

Ying Ke-Feng, head of Peerless Manor, is an expert swordsman whose escort business transports 200,00

The Wandering Swordsman
3.3

The Wandering Swordsman

1970-02-04

In this thrilling martial arts twist on the tale of Robin Hood, a charismatic highwayman with formid

The Legend of Run Run Shaw
0

The Legend of Run Run Shaw

2014-01-29

A tribute to Run Run Shaw by TVB/Pearl.

Just Heroes
3.4

Just Heroes

1989-09-14

A respected and well liked gang-boss is betrayed and killed. One of his three adopted sons are to ta

All Men Are Brothers
3.5

All Men Are Brothers

1975-05-10

Based on one of China's enduring epic novels, written in the 14th century, "All Men Are Brothers" co

What Makes Shaw Run Run?
0

What Makes Shaw Run Run?

1972-01-01

Alan Whicker meets Chinese film mogul, Run Run Shaw, at his Hong Kong studios and sees examples of t

Judgement of an Assassin
3.1

Judgement of an Assassin

1977-08-20

Sun Chung was already a valued comedy, romance, and modern crime filmmaker, when, through this tale

The Anonymous Heroes
3.3

The Anonymous Heroes

1971-07-24

A perennial Chang Cheh favorite, Anonymous Heroes focuses on two vagabond brothers, Meng Kang and Ti

Shaolin Mantis
3.3

Shaolin Mantis

1978-06-28

When scholar Wei Fung is forcibly hired by the Manchu Emperor to infiltrate a clan of rebellious Min

The Winged Tiger
3.3

The Winged Tiger

1970-02-18

Famed screenwriter Shen Chiang got one of his very first chances to direct his own script with this

Heaven and Hell
2.8

Heaven and Hell

1980-01-18

Actors David Chaing and Alexander Fu Sheng join director Chang Cheh and the rest of the Five Deadly

Vengeance!
3.2

Vengeance!

1970-05-14

A violent martial artist is bent on avenging his older brother, who was killed by a cabal of four wi

It Remains
1.5

It Remains

2023-08-24

Reuniting after the tragic death of their friend Ava, girlfriend of Finn. Four colleagues pals set o

The Master: Chang Cheh Documentary
0

The Master: Chang Cheh Documentary

2003-06-04

One of the greatest, prolific and most influential action directors in history Chang Cheh! Document

Where's Officer Tuba?
3

Where's Officer Tuba?

1986-03-20

Tuba is a fainthearted cop who prefers to play in the brass section of the police band to pounding t

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World
3.4

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World

1987-01-28

Bill, a TV news reporter, tries to make ends meet to support himself, his wife and three daughters i

The Singing Killer
3.8

The Singing Killer

1970-12-22

David Chiang stars as a nightclub vocalist whose former criminal friends blackmail him into working

The Duel
3.5

The Duel

1971-04-21

Tan Jen-chieh's life spins out of control when he’s forced into exile to clear his name following th

Magnificent Wanderers
2.9

Magnificent Wanderers

1977-05-27

Millionaire Chu Te-Sa invests his considerable wealth into the rebel movement who are intent on usur

Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
3

Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia

2003-01-02

A full journey from the beginning of "Swordplay" movies in Shanghai, growth in Hong Kong cinemas in

The Challenger
2.9

The Challenger

1979-10-24

Two top class kung fu fighters challenge all the top kung fu masters in the land, one motivated by r

Duel of Fists
3.3

Duel of Fists

1971-10-01

Two men, one a businessman skilled in Kung Fu, the other a kickboxer discover they are brothers, and

The Angry Guest
2.9

The Angry Guest

1972-02-29

The Angry Guest is a direct sequel to Duel of Fists which had two long-separated brothers, Ti Lung a

The Pirate
3.1

The Pirate

1973-07-27

Pirate Chang Pao-Chai springs a leak after an otherwise successful raid on a foreign ship. He goes a

The Deadly Duo
3

The Deadly Duo

1971-12-22

The plot involves patriots during the Sung Dynasty and their attempts to rescue a kidnapped prince f

The Empress Dowager
3.5

The Empress Dowager

1975-07-23

This dragon lady of the Ching Dynasty was the power behind the throne for 50 years, and hew vast tap

Green Heaven
0

Green Heaven

1953-03-13

Xin Shu (judge) is judging a murder case and the prisoner Jia Lan Fang is mentally crazy and can not

The Rooftop
2.9

The Rooftop

2013-07-19

Wax and his friends are the happiest kids in the city of Galilee. Living on the rooftops of this bus

Fight for Glory
2.5

Fight for Glory

1980-01-01

Taiwanese movie

Young People
2.9

Young People

1972-07-07

The longstanding rivalry between a music club and a sports club is compounded by their leaders' mutu

Funny Soldier
0

Funny Soldier

1981-01-01

Taiwanese movie

Tai Chi Warriors
0

Tai Chi Warriors

2005-01-01

Fed up with their lives in LA, a pair of longtime friends travel to China in hopes of a life changin

Dead End
3

Dead End

1969-07-12

In the mid-sixties Chang Cheh changed the face of female dominated films with his male dominated, vi

Rob N Roll
3

Rob N Roll

2024-01-19

A fierce robber has plotted a major heist. But unfortunately, his plan was unintentionally foiled by

Under Current
3

Under Current

2025-12-05

A renowned charity foundation is holding its annual charity party. It’s a glamourous meeting of the

The Legend of Enveloped Demons
1

The Legend of Enveloped Demons

2022-07-24

Will of Iron
4

Will of Iron

1991-06-14

Maggie came back to Hong Kong and gathered her grandmother back to Vancouver for good. She took this

The Sword of Swords
2.8

The Sword of Swords

1968-08-23

A noble swordsman fights to recover the magical blade that has protected his country for centuries a

The Loot
3.1

The Loot

1980-06-11

David Chiang and Norman Chu play bounty hunters who both are going after a long-notorious criminal,

Dragon Killer
0

Dragon Killer

1983-01-01

Thai film director Kom Akkadej managed to perform a real coup by getting two of the legends of Hong

Strife for Mastery
2.5

Strife for Mastery

1978-09-13

A feudal lord from China sends his son off to kill a criminal who has murdered thirteen of his men a

A Mellow Spring
0

A Mellow Spring

1957-08-15

A Shaw Brothers production

Little Angels of the Streets
0

Little Angels of the Streets

1957-04-30

Li Han-Hsiang directed film.

The Orphan Girl
0

The Orphan Girl

1956-06-13

Loosely based on Charlotte Bronte's novel Jane Eyre.

Shaolin Abbot
3.3

Shaolin Abbot

1979-07-11

While international favorite David Chiang was best known for his roles as a grinning, streetwise, fi

Death Duel
3.3

Death Duel

1977-07-06

The Third Master is considered to be the greatest sword master of the day. His displays of skill and

The One Armed Swordsmen
3.3

The One Armed Swordsmen

1976-03-13

The martial world is now awash in one-armed knights, who aren't inclined to make any permanent allia

The Generation Gap
1.6

The Generation Gap

1973-04-20

Ling Xi (David Chiang) is a rebellious youth whose liaison with underage girlfriend Cindy (Agnes Cha

Trilogy of Swordsmanship
2.9

Trilogy of Swordsmanship

1972-11-05

Three martial arts directors united for this unique anthology film. Yueh Feng writes and directs a c

The Young Rebel
3.1

The Young Rebel

1975-02-08

When Ti Lung and David Chiang left Shaw Brothers, they returned a year later after learning directin

Soul
0

Soul

1986-09-25

Ip Cheung and her husband, a senior police inspector, had been happily married for 18 years. One day

Enter the Clones of Bruce
3.8

Enter the Clones of Bruce

2023-12-22

Get ready to play a game of death… and another… and another. This wild documentary dives into the Br

The Legend of the Owl
3.7

The Legend of the Owl

1981-04-29

A masked mastermind named The Owl holds an exclusive auction every year, selling special slaves and

King Eagle
3.1

King Eagle

1971-01-01

Reclusive hero Jin Fei (Ti Lung), known as the King Eagle, inadvertently gets involved in the intern

Four Riders
2.9

Four Riders

1972-12-22

Four highly skilled fighters unite to take on a ruthless criminal gang, battling corruption, murder,

The Imposter
3.7

The Imposter

1975-08-09

With the cast list, you would almost expect this to be another Chang Cheh film. Two of Chang's prote

Tiger on the Beat
3.2

Tiger on the Beat

1988-03-19

A seasoned cop and his rookie partner are a pair of mismatched partners in this Hong Kong action-com

Street Boys
0

Street Boys

1960-07-20

A drama film by the Shaw Brothers studio.

Twilight Hours
0

Twilight Hours

1960-04-14

A drama by the Shaw Brothers studio.

The Singing Thief
2

The Singing Thief

1969-02-13

A jewel thief decides to turn over a new leaf. He starts anew as a professional singer; but before l

Friends
3.3

Friends

1974-06-29

Hua Heng is a poverty-stricken aspiring painter whose day job involves painting the ads that go up o

Private First Class
0

Private First Class

1981-02-21

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
3.3

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

1985-08-15

The third installment in the Lucky Stars series, following Winners and Sinners and My Lucky Stars. T

Luz
0

Luz

2025-01-23

In the neon-lit streets of Chongqing, Wei desperately searches for his estranged daughter Fa, while

The Adventurers
2.8

The Adventurers

1995-08-02

After the murder of his parents and sister at the hands of the villianous gun-running billionaire Ra

The Naval Commandos
3.5

The Naval Commandos

1977-04-10

The "Godfather Of The Kung-Fu Film" created this rousing epic of a seemingly suicidal mission to des

The Taxi Driver
2.7

The Taxi Driver

1975-08-28

An honest, diligent and helpful taxi driver Chen Kuang (David Chiang) gets involved in a bank robber

The Revenge Ghost of the Tree
0

The Revenge Ghost of the Tree

1988-01-17

Taiwanese horror film.

Orphan in Distress
0

Orphan in Distress

1960-04-28

60s shaw crime film

Sensual Pleasures
2.4

Sensual Pleasures

1978-08-25

Sensual Pleasures features a collection of three, ghost story, sexual vignettes starring a viscerall

The Condemned
2.9

The Condemned

1976-05-27

Chiang plays a righteous character who helps an unjustly imprisoned swordsman accused of stealing. T

From Vegas to Macau II
2.5

From Vegas to Macau II

2015-02-19

Following his confrontation with the nefarious DOA organization, Ken (Chow Yun Fat) is looking forwa

Till Death Do We Scare
2.8

Till Death Do We Scare

1982-10-21

After a young woman loses three husbands in quick succession via freak accidents, their ghosts band

The Legend of Speed
3.2

The Legend of Speed

1999-12-18

Sky is the king of the underground car racing circuit. After winning a hard-fought race, Sky is set

Election
3.6

Election

2005-10-20

After losing an election to become chairman of the Wo Lin Shing triad, a gang leader lashes out and

Temperament of Life
0

Temperament of Life

1975-04-03

Shaw Brothers comedy.

Twin Dragons
3.4

Twin Dragons

1992-01-15

Twins, separated at birth, end up as a Hong Kong gangster and a New York concert pianist. When the p

Cesium Fallout
3.3

Cesium Fallout

2024-10-25

Hong Kong’s historic first radiation disaster blockbuster! After a fire accident triggers a radiatio

From Vegas to Macau III
2

From Vegas to Macau III

2016-02-06

A gambler is targeted for murder during the wedding of his daughter to his protege.

From Here to Prosperity
5

From Here to Prosperity

1986-01-09

In Thailand in the 1950s, Detective Au Wei is shot to death by Cha Tin-Hung in a raid because of Cha

Play Catch
3.8

Play Catch

1983-06-09

Billionaire Law and his accomplices are conspiring the murder of a judge. The conspiracy is overhear

The Lost Kung Fu Secrets
2.5

The Lost Kung Fu Secrets

1979-11-30

The morale of the army is low as the countess sets out to overthrow the enemy army..

Three Funny Detectives
0

Three Funny Detectives

1981-01-01

Taiwanese comedy film.

太极战士
0

太极战士

2005-08-22

The Flying Dagger
3

The Flying Dagger

1969-06-18

The Yu family earn the ire of the Green Dragon clan when the daughter kills the clan chief's son. Th

Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja
2.8

Shaolin Fighters vs. Ninja

1981-03-02

After her father, Golden Rings, is killed by the Deadly Blade, the Moon Goddess sends out invitation

2 Young
3.5

2 Young

2005-04-28

A young boy from a working-class family and a bored young girl from a rich family fall in love. When

Night of the Assassins
0

Night of the Assassins

1980-11-11

The swords never stop flying in this action-packed old school hit! Master Wu (Ko Keung from "Fatal F

The Wrong Couples
3

The Wrong Couples

1987-06-11

Upon returning home, sailor Yu (Richard Ng) is shock to discover that not only his wife left him, bu

Sword with the Windbell
0

Sword with the Windbell

1983-01-01

David Chiang is backed into a corner. He must fight his way out to face the ultimate sword duel with

The Banquet
2.8

The Banquet

1991-11-30

Developer Tsang Siu Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer

Yes, Madam!
3.6

Yes, Madam!

1985-11-30

Two unlucky thieves break into a just murdered man's hotel room and steal his passport, with a hidde

The Rattling Whip
0

The Rattling Whip

1969-11-20

An undercover marshal wants to arrest famous bandit Kao Pao Tien, and he wants his daughter to help

Kung Fu Jungle
3.4

Kung Fu Jungle

2014-10-31

A martial arts instructor working at a police academy gets imprisoned after killing a man by acciden

A Mad World of Fools
2.5

A Mad World of Fools

1974-09-13

A whacky 1974 comedy starring David Chiang who was also the director, that's one to see. Well it cer

Double Fattiness
2.5

Double Fattiness

1988-05-19

Siu-Fung (Lydia Sum), an owner of a pizzeria, unexpectedly succumbs to a heart attack. However, her

The Red Phoenix
3

The Red Phoenix

1978-01-01

Two fearless martial arts experts investigate a series of mysterious murders, committed by a unknown

A Sword Shot at the Sun
2

A Sword Shot at the Sun

1979-01-01

Hsiao Chiu-shu returns to his home village after a nine year long hiatus. He quickly gets accused of

Fists of Fire
0

Fists of Fire

1975-01-16

A look at Shaw Brothers Studios in their prime. Includes: interviews with David Chiang; exploring th

The Kingdom and the Beauty
3.3

The Kingdom and the Beauty

1959-06-29

This is a musical about a young emperor who is lured via stories told to a place called Kiang-Nan by

Heaven Can Help
4.5

Heaven Can Help

1984-05-05

Mak is an optimist. He is driven to despair after a series of depressing events and got himself into

The Challenger
0

The Challenger

1982-12-20

After losing his title of king of gamblers, Asia's top card player holds a contest in the hopes of r

Mr. Sunshine
0

Mr. Sunshine

1989-07-13

Shop assistant in the electronics store, May Bao (Kent Cheng) - good-natured fat man, always ready t

Jade Dynasty
3.7

Jade Dynasty

2019-09-13

After the massacre of his village, Zhang Xiaofan is taken in by the Qing Yun Sect where he begins hi

20:16
2.5

20:16

2017-05-18

A young journalist befriends a businessman and learns that after his dream of becoming a Ping-Pong p

Do the World Darts 10
0

Do the World Darts 10

2007-09-01

Do the World Darts 2
0

Do the World Darts 2

2007-09-01

Do the World Darts
1

Do the World Darts

2007-09-01

Do the World Darts 7
0

Do the World Darts 7

2007-09-01

Do the World Darts 9
1

Do the World Darts 9

2007-09-01

Do the World Darts 4
0

Do the World Darts 4

2007-09-01

Do the World Darts 3
0

Do the World Darts 3

2007-09-01

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.

Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
0

Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong

1973-01-01

Made for German TV documentary about the early craze of Hong Kong Martial Arts Cinema. While critica

The Six Directions of Boxing
3.5

The Six Directions of Boxing

1980-01-31

Capt. Ai, a small-town policeman, receives orders to apprehend a gang of gunrunners and find their h

Play Con Game
0

Play Con Game

1982-01-01

Gambling comedy.

The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon
0

The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon

1966-06-11

Celebrity Sadora is seriously wounded in an air crash. Police commissioner Suen and subordinate Ko C

Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
0

Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong

2003-10-04

A look at the martial arts and kung fu cinema of Hong Kong

Buddhist Spiritual Palm
5

Buddhist Spiritual Palm

1968-03-27

Buddhist Spiritual Palm

Who Rules Over the Destiny of China
0

Who Rules Over the Destiny of China

2009-09-13

Mao and Chiang Kai-shek during some decisive moments in the battle over the fate of China.

Sweet Alibis
2.8

Sweet Alibis

2014-01-17

Chi-yi is a veteran cop, who values his own safety more than anything else and is therefore infamous

究竟天有幾高
0

究竟天有幾高

2022-07-04

Redemption of the General
0

Redemption of the General

2022-01-09

short films

The Lady and the Thief
0

The Lady and the Thief

1963-09-25

A Shaw Brothers production

Kiss Me Again
0

Kiss Me Again

1960-10-21

A Shaw Brothers production

恋恋琼瑶
0

恋恋琼瑶

1998-01-01

hong kong film

蓝鹰
0

蓝鹰

1968-04-23

hong kong film

The Dumpling Queen
3.3

The Dumpling Queen

2025-04-30

Based on the true story of Ms. Zang Jianhe, the founder of Wan Chai Ferry Terminal and known as the

The Two Faces of Love
0

The Two Faces of Love

1974-12-22

shaw production

Odds Beater
0

Odds Beater

2025-06-21

The film tells the story of Cai Wanjin, a teacher who is frustrated with his career, helping Huang D