Hu Jinquan (29 April 1932 – 14 January 1997), better known as King Hu, was a Chinese film director and actor based in Hong Kong and Taiwan. He is best known for directing various wuxia films in the 1960s and 1970s, which brought Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema to new technical and artistic heights. His films Come Drink with Me (1966), Dragon Inn (1967), and A Touch of Zen (1970–1971) inaugurated a new generation of wuxia films in the late 1960s. Apart from being a film director, Hu was also a screenwriter and set designer.

King Hu

Directing Born April 29, 1932 – Died January 14, 1997 Beijing, China

Hu Jinquan (29 April 1932 – 14 January 1997), better known as King Hu, was a Chinese film director and actor based in Hong Kong and Taiwan. He is best known for directing various wuxia films in the 1960s and 1970s, which brought Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema to new technical and artistic heights. His films Come Drink with Me (1966), Dragon Inn (1967), and A Touch of Zen (1970–1971) inaugurated a new generation of wuxia films in the late 1960s. Apart from being a film director, Hu was also a screenwriter and set designer.

Known For

Golden Horse Awards

Self

大侠胡金铨

self

Empress Wu

Chao Tao Sheng

The Long Lane

ang Shu-Chang

The King of Wuxia Part 1

Self

The Kingdom and the Beauty

Ta Niu

The Blue and the Black

Rascal

Sons of the Good Earth

Captain Ting

The Pistol

Little Li

The Dream of the Red Chamber

Bei Ming

The Dancing Millionairess

Xiao Li

Between Tears and Smiles

Captain Teasing Chu in Street