The life of a renowned filmmaker, Peter Chor, began with a father who was a celebrated Cantonese film actor. Prior to embarking on a career in the movie industry, Chor pursued higher education at the Department of Chemistry in Zhongsha University for three years, from which he graduated in 1956. Subsequently, he joined the film industry as a writer, marking the commencement of his illustrious career in the world of cinema.
Chor's film debut was the 1956 production "The Soul Stealer," directed by Ng Wui. This initial foray into the industry was soon followed by his transition to the role of assistant director, and ultimately, he made his directorial debut in 1957 with the film "Bloodshed in the Valley of Love," co-directed with Chin Chien.
In 1959, Chor ventured into solo direction with the film "Grass by the Lake," a milestone in his career. Over the next decade, he continued to make significant contributions to the Cantopop film industry, directing and writing more than 70 films prior to his foray into the Mandarin "wuxia" genre.
In 1970, Chor directed and wrote his first Mandarin "wuxia" film, "Cold Blade," which garnered the attention of the prominent Chinese film studio, Shaw Bros. As a result, in 1971, he joined the esteemed studio, commencing a new chapter in his career.
In 1976, Chor began a long-running series of adaptations of Ku Lung's novels, commencing with the film "Killer Clans." This endeavor not only cemented his reputation as a prominent filmmaker but also earned him international recognition.
