Nguyễn Chánh Tín

Born: 1952-11-29

Nguyễn Chánh Tín (November 29, 1952 – January 4, 2020) was a famous Vietnamese film actor and director. He became widely known as a singer in the 1970s and began his career in film. He is so admired for his charisma and good looks that at one point in Vietnamese popular culture, to be "handsome like Chánh Tín" was used as an expression. After the events of April 30, 1975, Chánh Tín worked as an actor in the Bông Hồng troupe. In his own words: "In 1975 I was rich, had a car, lived in a villa even bigger than the one that was confiscated, but then I lost everything overnight." In 1982, unable to withstand his impoverished circumstances any further, Chánh Tín tried to cross the border. The trip was unsuccessful and he was arrested. He was then arranged to be released in order to play the protagonist Robert Nguyễn Thành Luân in the film series Ván Bài Lật Ngửa / Cards on the Table (1982 - 1987), which then becomes his most memorable and iconic performance. In the 1990s, Chánh Tín continued to be successful in the industry. He tried writing his first psychological horror with Ngôi Nhà Oan Khốc (1992), a production with a turnover of one billion dong. Next, Bến Sông Trăng (1998) marked his return to socio-psychological films. In the mid-2000s, he made his mark with Dòng Máu Anh Hùng (2006), directed by Charlie Nguyen, his nephew. In 1995, Chánh Tín opened Cinema Pictures in California, USA. After 20 years, the company changed its name to Chánh Phương Film Studio and tried to promote Dòng Máu Anh Hùng worldwide. Although the film gained critical acclaim, pirating and leaking caused the company heavy financial losses. Bankrupt, Chánh Tín sold his villa in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City and moved into an apartment building. He sang at tea rooms, sold liquor and acted to make ends meet. Chánh Tín passed away after a stroke on 4 January 2020, several months after his 67th birthday. He was awarded the title of National Distinguished Artist by the government of Vietnam.


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Jailbait

as ba Hoàng
Released: 2017-04-28

A playboy's life changes after he meets and sleeps with a girl who hasn't turned 18 yet.

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Voodoo Doll

as Thầy Hiệu Trưởng
Released: 2017-02-24

After a long delay, the Doll returned to the box office race under the new name Linh Duyen: The...

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Cards on the Table: Blue Sky in the Split of Leaf

as Robert Nguyễn Thành Luân
Released: 1985-01-01

The Government of the Republic of Vietnam is subjected to military attacks and protests...

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Murder in the Lens

as Chief
Released: 2018-06-22

K was an elite inspector, until an accident that caused the death of a female colleague. His...

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Cards on the Table: High Pressure and the Freshet

as Robert Nguyễn Thành Luân
Released: 1987-01-01

In 1963, amidst tense relations with Buddhism that may face international backlash, the Ngo...

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Cards on the Table: The Roving Chessman

as Robert Nguyễn Thành Luân
Released: 1983-01-01

In 1955 Tay Ninh, the National United Front is established and gives Ngo Dinh Diem's government...

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Cards on the Table: The Foster Son of the Archbishop

as Robert Nguyễn Thành Luân
Released: 1982-01-01

After the Geneva Convention, Viet Minh cadres are gathered to the North. There are also many who...

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Cards on the Table: The Gunshot on the Highland

as Robert Nguyễn Thành Luân
Released: 1983-01-01

After a tumultuous arrival and subsequent stay in Da Lat for military training, Luan returns to...

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Cards on the Table: The Great Flood and the Tango no. 3

as Robert Nguyễn Thành Luân
Released: 1984-01-01

In 1959, Luan is appointed Commander of the Great Flood Operations and of Binh Duong's Security...

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Cards on the Table: The Last Warning

as Robert Nguyễn Thành Luân
Released: 1986-01-01

Luan continues to serve as the governor of Kien Hoa province and receives classified information...

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Cards on the Table: Wreath on the Grave

as Robert Nguyễn Thành Luân
Released: 1987-01-01

The year 1963 drags on heavily. Rumors about the US-backed coup are spreading. Ngo Dinh Diem's...

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Miền Đất Không Cô Đơn

as uncredited
Released: 1982-01-01

After the liberation of the South, Cong volunteers to work at a pepper farm on the island. The...

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