Writing
Charcoal Tan
- Career
Active from 1990 to 2025, busiest in 1993 with 5 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
58/100
- Highest rated
Once Upon a Time in China II84/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 16 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.2, average 5.4
- Cringe Humor0.9, average 2.2
- Pop Culture1.1, average 2.2
- Situational Comedy1.7, average 2.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Action-Packed 5
- Political Intrigue 4
- Martial Arts 4
- Wuxia Fantasy 4
- Martial Arts Epic 4
- Historical Action 3
- Fast-Paced 3
- Forbidden Love 3
- Forbidden Romance 2
- Spiritual Journey 2
- Masterful Choreography 2
- CGI Spectacle 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Xiong XinxinActorOnce Upon a Time in China II, Once Upon a Time in China III, Shaolin, New Dragon Gate Inn, Wonder Seven
Arthur Wong Ngok-taiCinematographerOnce Upon a Time in China II, Iron Monkey, New Dragon Gate Inn, Legend of the Naga Pearls, A Chinese Ghost Story- AAngie Lam On-YeeEditorOnce Upon a Time in China II, Once Upon a Time in China III, Iron Monkey, The Sorcerer and the White Snake, Badges of Fury
Tsui HarkWriterOnce Upon a Time in China II, Once Upon a Time in China III, Iron Monkey, New Dragon Gate Inn, Swordsman III: The East Is Red
Yen Shi-KwanActorOnce Upon a Time in China II, Iron Monkey, New Dragon Gate Inn, Swordsman III: The East Is Red
Donnie YenActorOnce Upon a Time in China II, Iron Monkey, New Dragon Gate Inn, An Empress and the Warriors
Jet LiActorOnce Upon a Time in China II, Once Upon a Time in China III, The Sorcerer and the White Snake, Badges of Fury
Lau ShunActorOnce Upon a Time in China III, New Dragon Gate Inn, Swordsman III: The East Is Red, Blade of Fury
Tony Ching Siu-tungDirectorThe Sorcerer and the White Snake, Swordsman III: The East Is Red, An Empress and the Warriors, Wonder Seven
Xing YuActorShaolin, The Legend of Condor Hero: What is Love, Legend of the Naga Pearls
Max Mok Siu-chungActorOnce Upon a Time in China II, Once Upon a Time in China III, How Deep Is Your Love
Simon YamActorLegend of the Naga Pearls, The Cyprus Tigers, Guns & Roses
Movies and TV shows
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2020s
3 titles
2010s
6 titles · average score 51
GoodWatch score 45Screenplay
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2000s
4 titles · average score 43
GoodWatch score 28Writer
GoodWatch score 54Writer
GoodWatch score 47Writer
1990s
13 titles · average score 69
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GoodWatch score 48Writer
GoodWatch score 65Writer
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GoodWatch score 84Writer
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