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San Sin

Actor

San Sin

Died August 27, 202355 films

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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin posterFirst watchThe 36th Chamber of Shaolin19787.5as Shaolin Monk (uncredited)During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans…View film

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Once Upon a Time in China poster7.1Once Upon a Time in China1991Election poster7.2Election2005Police Story 4: First Strike poster6.5Police Story 4: First Strike1996Election 2 poster7.4Election 22006Return to the 36th Chamber poster6.8Return to the 36th Chamber1980The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter poster7.0The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter1984Love on Delivery poster7.0Love on Delivery1994Five Fingers of Death poster6.7Five Fingers of Death1972

Filmography

55 films as actor
  1. 2006Election 2Uncle Long Gun
  2. 2005ElectionUncle Long Gun
  3. 2002My Left Eye Sees GhostsGhost officer (uncredited)
  4. 1996Police Story 4: First Strike(uncredited)
  5. 1994Love on DeliveryMatch Judge from Eagle Claw School
  6. 1991Once Upon a Time in ChinaLion Dance Drummer
  7. 1991The Royal ScoundrelGangster
  8. 1989Pedicab Driver(extra) (uncredited)
  9. 1989Bloody Brotherhood
  10. 1987Iron AngelsGuard
  11. 1987Evil CatPoliceman
  12. 1985Unforgettable FantasyBald Rascal
  13. 1985Disciples of the 36th ChamberSan Te's Senior Monk
  14. 1985Modern Detective
  15. 1984The 8 Diagram Pole FighterTartar Soldier
  16. 1983Red Spell Spells RedTaoist
  17. 1983Shaolin and Wu TangShaolin Abbot
  18. 1983The Lady Is the BossNew Student / Thug (uncredited)
  19. 1983PossessedPriest
  20. 1982The Perfect Match
  21. 1982Cat vs. Rat(extra) (uncredited)
  22. 1982The Fake Ghost Catchers
  23. 1982Carry On PickpocketSheng's Thug on Ship (uncredited)
  24. 1981Dangerous Person
  25. 1981Martial ClubStudent (uncredited)
  26. 1981The Treasure HuntersSun's assistant monk
  27. 1981My Young AuntieThird Uncle
  28. 1980Return to the 36th ChamberMonk with Diarrhea
  29. 1980Carry on Wise Guy
  30. 1980Clan of the White LotusPriest White Lotus's Guardian
  31. 1979Mad Monkey Kung FuTien
  32. 1979Dirty HoBlind Handicapped Devil (uncredited)
  33. 1979Snake in the Monkey's ShadowStudent
  34. 1979The Shadow BoxingZhou's Thug / Casino Gambler / Zombie (uncredited)
  35. 1978Heroes of the EastMartial Art Student (uncredited)
  36. 1978Shaolin Mantis(extra) (uncredited)
  37. 1978Breakout from OppressionAngry Worker (uncredited)
  38. 1978The 36th Chamber of ShaolinShaolin Monk (uncredited)
  39. 1978Kung Fu Means Fists, Strikes and SwordThug
  40. 1977Executioners from ShaolinShaolin Student (uncredited)
  41. 1976Challenge of the Masters(extra) (uncredited)
  42. 1975The Kung Fu MonksMonk
  43. 1975The Spiritual BoxerRuei's Thug (uncredited)
  44. 1975All Men Are BrothersRebel Officer
  45. 1974ShatterTai's Kung Fu student
  46. 1974The Legend of the 7 Golden VampiresExtra (uncredited)
  47. 1974Heroes TwoManchu Thug (uncredited)
  48. 1973Honor and LoveExtra
  49. 1973Blood Brothers(extra) (uncredited)
  50. 1972Man of IronYu Zhenting's Man (uncredited)
  51. 1972Five Fingers of DeathMaster Meng's Pupil (uncredited)
  52. 1972The Boxer from ShantungYang's Thug (uncredited)
  53. 1971The Deadly DuoExecutioner
  54. 1971The New One-Armed Swordsman(extra)
  55. 1969Return of the One-Armed Swordsman(extra) (uncredited)