Tanny Tien-Ni

Born: 1948-01-01

Tanny Tien-Ni (Chinese: 恬妮 ) is a Taiwanese actrees. Born in Shanghai in 1948 and raised in Taiwan. She studied Beijing Opera and in 1967 formally entered the entertainment word after being named 'Sweater Princess' in a local beauty pageant. After appearing in Taiwanese television series, she made her film debut in "Sword of Endurance". In 1972 signed a contract with Shaw Brothers. Li Han-Hsiang appreciated her special brand of sex appeal and cast her in "Illicit Desire" (1973). Its box office success led to her starring in a number of Li-directed erotic films. Trivia: Married to actor classic wu xia actor Yueh Hua in 1975. Her younger sister Tien Niu was also a major Shaw Brothers star of the 1970s.


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The Golden Lotus

as Mrs. Hua/Li Ping Erh
Released: 1974-01-17

Golden Lotus is based, in part, on Jin Ping Mei, a famous erotic novel of ancient China. Li...

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Hex

as Chan Sau Ying / Chan Sau Fong
Released: 1980-07-09

Constantly mistreated by her cruel husband, the frail Chan Sau-ying awaits certain death from...

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Corpse Mania

as Madame Lan
Released: 1981-06-03

A necrophiliac killer is murdering the prostitutes at Madame Lan's brothel.

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Black Magic

as Luo Yin
Released: 1975-10-02

A magician makes money by charging people to cast love spells on the objects of their affection....

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The Brutal Boxer

as Chan Ying Ying
Released: 1972-10-04

A pair of highly skilled fighters and brothers looking for their missing uncle find unexpected...

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The Battle Wizard

as Mu Wan-Ching / Hsiang Yao-cha
Released: 1977-09-09

A brother who loves books and a sister who loves swords must face a yellow-robed warrior, the...

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The Magic Blade

as Mingyue Hsin 'Moonlight Heart'
Released: 1976-07-10

Two rival swordsmen in imperial China, poncho-clad Fu Hung-Hsueh and Yen nan-Fei vie with a...

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Human Lanterns

as Lee Chin
Released: 1982-07-14

A psychotic craftsman pits two rival Kung-Fu masters against each other while designing special...

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Black Magic 2

as Li Cui Ling
Released: 1976-12-09

A doctor suspects black magic on his hospital after experiencing some bizarre incidents and...

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Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

as Mi Ling Fong
Released: 1975-07-11

When fellow operatives and friends disappear during a mission in Hong Kong, Cleopatra Jones...

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Little Dragon Maiden

as Li Mochou
Released: 1983-12-02

Seeking to improve his combat skills, a young man falls in love with a woman with mystical...

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The Siamese Twins

as Mrs Kei Ching Yi
Released: 1984-07-24

The spirit of a deceased conjoined twin haunts her unknowing sister.

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Wedding Nights

as uncredited
Released: 1976-04-03

An adult comedy produced by the Shaw Brothers.

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The Tiger and the Widow

as Widow Pei Chou Ju
Released: 1981-02-25

The movie is about an illegal salt smuggling ring run by Tanny and her male partner, who spend...

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Crocodile

as Angela
Released: 1980-02-15

A giant crocodile is killing and frightening people living nearby rivers. Two men, whose wives...

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The Trail

as Innkeeper's Wife
Released: 1983-03-31

A gang of opium smugglers, disguised as Taoist Priests transporting hopping corpses, are hired...

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Why Me?

as Koko's Mother
Released: 1985-10-29

The tragic story of Fat Cat, a mentally retarded man who endures the mistreatment of the local...

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The Criminals

as Tanny
Released: 1976-01-16

An anthology film featuring three true-crime stories that took place in Hong Kong in the early...

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Let's Have a Baby

as Yuan Kwun's Mother
Released: 1985-11-21

A charming tale of child-creating complications, featuring a rare comedic performance by Alex...

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No End of Surprises

as Pan Chiao-Yin
Released: 1975-12-05

No End of Surprises is a Hong Kong Comedy Drama starring Jackie Chan.

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The Association

as Lei
Released: 1974-11-21

Plain-clothes detective Wang is the best in his trade. One day he stumbles across a young girl's...

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The Young Dragons

as Yip Fung
Released: 1974-07-25

The powerful mobster Leung, who is protected by the dangerous and wicked Huan Fai, sells two...

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The Empress Dowager

as Li Chieh
Released: 1975-07-23

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

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The Wild Ones

as 陆玲玲
Released: 1989-06-15

Social worker Sandy emigrated to Canada with her father when she was young. With the...

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Moods of Love

as Cai Feng
Released: 1977-01-01

Two stories are included in this erotic/romantic anthology. In the first, a Sung-Dynasty...

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The Happiest Moment

as Xiao Hong/Ma Xing Feng/Head Nurse Fong
Released: 1973-11-08

Michael Hui plays four characters in this three-chapter, Hong Kong erotic comedy anthology set...

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The Golden Triangle

as Hangson Wu
Released: 1975-01-01

A Thai army undercover drug agent infiltrates an opium ring in the Golden triangle, but falls in...

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A Queen's Ransom

as Jenny
Released: 1976-09-16

A Hong Kong mobster's sister is working with authorities on their investigation into her own...

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Naughty! Naughty!

as Pauline Hsin
Released: 1974-07-18

Wu Te-chuan is a young man trying to make a living in an easy way. But now he is penniless and...

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A Haunted House

as uncredited
Released: 1975-01-23

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How to Choose a Royal Bride

as Empress Dowager
Released: 1985-01-01

Emperor Kangxi's mother tries to marry him with the daughter of an official, but she's too...

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Edge of Darkness

as Wife
Released: 1988-11-17

A Hong Kong cop's first undercover assignment sends him on a psychological downward spiral,...

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Affection Against Satan

as uncredited
Released: 1974-01-01

Centers around gambling problems and both good and evil spirits.

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Forbidden Tales of Two Cities

as Carrie Ho
Released: 1975-01-09

Li Han-hsiang, one of the most experienced and respected filmmakers in Hong Kong, wrote and...

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Woman of the Night

as Lin Yu-Jia
Released: 1973-07-21

A captivating examination of human obsession and love, Woman of the Night offers three stories...

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Runaway Blues

as uncredited
Released: 1988-12-29

Before he was crowned one of the "Four Heavenly Kings", Andy Lau starred in the 1989 gangster...

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Bitter Taste of Blood

as uncredited
Released: 1988-11-24

A gangster turns over a new leaf working as a gardner in a remote island off of Hong Kong. There...

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The Mask Heroine

as Chin Jung
Released: 1969-01-25

A Taiwanese Martial Arts film

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Once Upon a Mirage

as uncredited
Released: 1982-08-25

Story of five children growing up and learning about life in Hong Kong.

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Crimes Are To Be Paid

as uncredited
Released: 1972-04-13

A young innocent woman is raped by a gang of five men. Years later the young woman has matured...

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Scandal

as Pan Qiao Han
Released: 1974-04-12

Director Li Han-hsiang teams up with Michael Hui in this tongue in cheek tale of extramarital...

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Divorce Hong Kong Style

as uncredited
Released: 1976-07-15

Typical Hong Kong drama film: Affairs, betrayal, and divorce.

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From Home with Love

as uncredited
Released: 1970-09-10

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The Fist of Justice

as uncredited
Released: 1973-07-11

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First Date

as Yang Mu
Released: 1989-06-02

Four high school students, Yang Jialuo, You Fusheng, Gu Caizi, Guo Hao, and Liu Guobao narrate...

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Sword Of Endurance

as uncredited
Released: 1968-11-08

Rare sword fighting martial arts film from Taiwan.

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Lady Snow

as uncredited
Released: 1969-01-01

After being abandoned in the mountains the lovey snow maiden seeks her revenge.

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The Brave Young Generation

as uncredited
Released: 1971-05-27

A Shaw Brothers production that was filmed in Taiwan

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My Mind, Your Body

as uncredited
Released: 1985-01-10

shaw production

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Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio

as Self
Released: 2003-01-03

Hong Kong cinemas had a wide range of glamorous female stars during the golden age of the 60's...

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Capture of Seven Tigers

as uncredited
Released: 1972-01-01

An investigative team that wants to foil the evil plans of a group of criminals.

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The Master Sword

as uncredited
Released: 1969-09-03

A deranged swordsman travels the land taking on all comers and defeats them all with ease. News...

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The Call Girls

as uncredited
Released: 1973-04-19

A story of female sex workers across all social strata.

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Supremo

as uncredited
Released: 1974-05-31

With this film we tell the story of police tipster Polka Dots Liu, badge 369 but often jokingly...

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Moon and Stars

as uncredited
Released: 1975-07-11

Mei Yen is a beautician who often makes her clients up. One day she accepts an invitation to...

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The Rat Catcher

as Anna Fang
Released: 1974-12-19

This light-hearted action comedy hybrid-where crooks and cops work together to make a better...

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Song of Phoenix

as Empress Dowager Wei of Chu
First aired: 2017-04-28

There are some relationships that are doomed from the start. During the Warring States period,...

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