Personal Info
Birth date
1937-01-07 (88 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Crew
Place of birth
Macau, China
Also known as
Tang Chia
唐佳
Tang Ji
Tong Gaai
Tang Xia
Tong Gai
Huang Tang
Wong Tong
Huang Long-Ji
Tong Kai
Biography
Tong Kai (Chinese: 唐佳) was born in Hong Kong in 1937. Later he became a kung-fu student of Yuen Woo-Ping's father, Yuen Hsiao-Tieng. Eventually he also became a martial arts instructor. In the 1960's, Tong became a martial arts instructor of "South Dragon, North Phoenix", a Cantonese film; and "The Jade Bow"--a Mandarin production along with Liu Chia-Liang. Later he joined Shaw Brothers with Liu, and became Chang's long-term partner for martial arts instructors. In 1982, Tong directed his first film "Shaolin Prince", co-starring Ti Lung. He directed some films before turning to television in the late 1980s with a focus on martial arts drama series.
Filmography
The One-Armed Swordsman
6.843
Overview:
A noble swordsman, whose arm had been chopped off, returns to his former teacher to defend him from a villainous gang of rival swordsmen.The Duel
6.865
Overview:
Tan Jen-chieh's life spins out of control when he’s forced into exile to clear his name following the murder of his adopted father. He's hunted in the streets. His lover, Butterfly, turns to prostitution. And his father's likely killer – a smooth operator known as the Rambler – is always lingering nearby. But before Tan and the Rambler can slit each other's throats, they learn they've been double-crossed and go two against everyone in a rage of double-edged vengeance.Green Snake
7.2
Overview:
A mischievous snake who assumes human form interferes with the romance between her reptilian sister and a hapless man.Heroes Two
6.5
Overview:
A band of fighting Ming Dynasty loyalists branded as enemies of the state are driven underground following the burning of the Shaolin Temple by Qing Dynasty officials. Due to a misunderstanding, Shaolin kung fu prodigy Fong Sai-yuk is duped into helping Qing agents to capture leading Shaolin rebel Hung Hei-gun. Upon discovering his mistake, Sai-yuk teams up with the remaining rebels to free Hei-gun before his planned execution. Plotting to stop them is General Che Kang, a formidable Tibetan kung fu master who commands an army of fighters including four deadly Tibetan llamas.Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
6.6
Overview:
Eight demon swordsmen and their gang have spread menace across many sword teaching schools. The students seek the help of Fang who alone can combat them. Will Fang take up the challenge.Killer Clans
6.5
Overview:
Based on a popular swordplay novel, this colorful and complex saga (whose Chinese title literally translates into the poetic Meteor, Butterfly, Sword) has enough conspiracies, stratagems, and sword fights to fascinate even novice kung-fu cinema viewers. The cast of Shaw Brothers' leading swordsmen and swordswomen are masterfully staged by Yuen Cheung-yan, the brother of Matrix and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon martial arts choreographer Yuen Woo-ping. The result is both a great action movie and an exceptional dramatic film.The Boxer from Shantung
6.8
Overview:
Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek fortune in Shanghai, The Boxer is instead drawn into a world of corruption, gang warfare and evil... Where his only protection is his famed fighting technique.The Heroic Ones
6.7
Overview:
A Mogul king decides to take stealthy action to help overpower his greatest rivals. He chooses nine out thirteen of his loyal generals to embark on the mission. However, jealously amongst them sparks a treacherous family feud that could lead to catastrophic consequences for all involved.Legend of the Bat
5.7
Overview:
A group of swordsmen set out on a journey to the mysterious Bat Island to seek answers for their problems but things go south when they run into other parties along the way.The Chinese Feast
6.4
Overview:
Former member of a triad, Sun seeks to emigrate to Canada. He decides to become a great chef of chinese cooking and follows the teaching master Au.Clan of Amazons
7
Overview:
The Embroidery Bandit is stealing treasures while blinding his victims. The hero Liu Xiaofeng is called in to solve the mystery. The evidence points to the all-woman Clan of the Red Shoes - but appearances can be deceptive.Human Lanterns
6.2
Overview:
A psychotic craftsman pits two rival Kung-Fu masters against each other while designing special lanterns from a disturbing source.The New One-Armed Swordsman
6.8
Overview:
Lei Li lost his right-arm in a sword duel with the master of a martial arts school, long ago. Now, he is able to defend himself well with just his left arm, and kung fu techniques. That he proves with just the help of his friend Chung-Chieng, when he crosses his path with a beautiful girl in need, Pao Chiao. Even against impossible odds, he will prove a great warrior.Vengeance!
6.239
Overview:
A violent martial artist is bent on avenging his older brother, who was killed by a cabal of four wicked businessmen and a cheating wife.Opium and the Kung Fu Master
6.7
Overview:
A small town is protected by one of the famous Ten Tigers of Kwangtung. The town is very safe as Ti Lung and his Kung Fu students patrol for criminals. Enter the rival Kung Fu school whom Ti Lung's students have beaten in a lion dance competition and then humiliated in a brawl. The rival school is joined by an opium dealing Kung Fu master who plans to turn the town into a community of addicts!Duel of Fists
6.6
Overview:
Two men, one a businessman skilled in Kung Fu, the other a kickboxer discover they are brothers, and together, both in and out of the ring, they must face a crime syndicate. One of the first films to use the martial art of Muay Thai.Bruce Lee and I
4.1
Overview:
A movie on the life of the renowned Bruce Lee, especially his relationship with his mistress.Shaolin Prince
6.7
Overview:
Two princes are seperated by birth; one is raised by the Prime Minister, the other by three mad Shaolin Monks. They both learn kung-fu. 23 years later, they meet and combine forces to defeat the tyrannical 9th Prince.The Avenging Eagle
7.443
Overview:
Eagle Chief Yoh Xi-hung raises orphans to be his personal killers. One such is Chik Ming-sing who now wants to put his killer life behind him. When the Eagle Clan come after him, a stranger called Cheuk comes to his assistance It turns out that Cheuk is the son of a family who were robbed and murdered by the Eagles. Now they will team up to destroy the evil clan.The Anonymous Heroes
5.8
Overview:
A perennial Chang Cheh favorite, Anonymous Heroes focuses on two vagabond brothers, Meng Kang and Tieh who, in the search for fame and fortune, join in a rebellion against a provincial general. Used to shaking down local vendors for food and gambling away their limited funds, they are recruited by a local rebel leader who promises them a glorious adventure. The rebels plan is to steal a huge cache of new rifles set to be delivered to the barracks of the local army. With the help of an officer's daughter, their plan starts out well, but inevitably slips toward a heroic but tragic finale.The Web of Death
6.4
Overview:
Lo Lieh is the ringleader of the Snake Sect, intent on reviving a deadly faction known as the "Five Poison Web." In order to do so, he has an affair with the sexy ringleader of the Scorpion Sect, Angela Yu Chien. However, there is also the Centipede Sect to contend with, as well as other assorted martial artists, among them played by Shaw Brothers talents Yueh Hua, Ching Li, and Lily Li.The Invincible Fist
6.6
Overview:
Here Lo Lieh plays a dedicated chief constable for Tsang Chou village, who falls in love with the blind daughter of a bandit who is wreaking havoc.The Chinese Boxer
6.3
Overview:
Lei Ming, a noble young martial arts student who doesn't know the meaning of giving up. He faces a treacherous, blood-thirsty Japanese karate expert, which leads to many memorable battles as well as several unforgettable training sequences.The Sentimental Swordsman
6.528
Overview:
A swordsman does everything it takes to bring justice. However, he has a drinking problem which eventually leads to his downfall.Tiger Killer
7.3
Overview:
TIGER KILLER (1982) is a straightforward adaptation of one story from the sprawling Chinese literary epic, "The Water Margin." It tells the tale of Wu Song, who slays a man-eating tiger preying on farmers and villagers and becomes the hero of the province, getting appointed as a constable by the local magistrate. He is reunited with his older brother, the short, disfigured Wu the Elder, a peddler of buns, who invites Wu Song to move in with him and his new wife. The wife, Golden Lotus, is an attractive young former maid who had been forced to marry Wu the Elder as punishment for getting caught in bed with her master by the master's wife. She takes a liking to the handsome, strong Wu Song, who rebuffs her attempts to seduce him. When Wu Song is sent on a long journey, the wife begins an affair with a rich local merchant. When Wu Song returns from his mission, he is met with shocking news which sets off a series of violent acts of retribution.Blood Brothers
6.3
Overview:
Set in the waning years of the Ching Dyansty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial arts tale of betrayal and revenge explores one of the most sensational scandals in Chinese history and marked the true ascension of its director and actors to superstar status. In fact, Ti Lung won Taiwan's Golden Horse Award for Outstanding Performance as the challenging role of a jealous provincial governor who kills his friend in order to steal the man's wife.Clans of Intrigue
6
Overview:
Chu Liuxiang is having drinks with his friend, Monk Wuhua. Gong Nanyan of the Holy Water Palace suddenly appears and accuses Chu of having stolen the palace's Heaven's One Holy Water and committed a series of murders. She agrees to give Chu a month's time to clear his name, or else the mistress of the palace will kill him. Chu's curiosity and eagerness to prove his innocence spur him to investigate the case.Golden Swallow
6.3
Overview:
Golden Swallow revolves around the further adventures of its title character. This time around, she is forced into violence when a figure from her mysterious past goes on a killing rampage while leaving evidence that holds her responsible. Golden Swallow also makes room for a love triangle involving a mad, but righteous, swordsman named Silver Roc and a gentle warrior named Golden Whip. The three team up to conquer the evil forces of the martial world, but their joint venture only lasts so long, due to the two men's egos. Ultimately, a duel to the death is planned between them, leaving Golden Swallow caught between two men, both of whom she admires.Acting
TBAOne Duel Too Many (Part 2) as 武士
1997Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke as Tattoo artist
1995The Chinese Feast as Hau How Tin
1987The Master Strategist (20 Episodes) as Unknown
1986The SIB Files (3 Episodes) as Unknown
1984Opium and the Kung Fu Master as Master Yi Zheng
1982Shaolin Prince as Chief of Lohan with two swords
1978The Avenging Eagle as Golden Spear Tao De Biu
1969The Flying Dagger as Wang Ping (uncredited)
1969Twelve Deadly Coins as Long Arm Bear
1969Return of the One-Armed Swordsman as Spinning Wheels King Song Wen
1968The Sword of Swords as Wu Ma
1968Golden Swallow as Golden Dragon Thug
1967The Assassin as Wang Yue (uncredited)
1967The Silent Swordsman as General Huangying/villain
1967The Lady with a Cat's Eyes as Detective
1967The One-Armed Swordsman as Ding Peng
1967The Thundering Sword as Yue's security escort member (uncredited)
1967Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell as Thug
1967The Trail of the Broken Blade as Qiu's Fighter with Spear (uncredited)
1966The Perfumed Arrow as Bandit
1966The Magnificent Trio as Brother Zhu
1966The Big Chase as hatchet man
1966Lady Bond as Unknown
1966The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon as BDG Killer 'Sea Dragon'
1966The Secret Agent 303 as Unknown
1965The Lotus Lamp as Unknown
1965Temple of the Red Lotus as Red Lotus member
1964Lady General Hua Mulan as Soldier
1964Horror by the Sea as Big Kwong
1964The Amorous Lotus Pan as Qing's man
1963The Killing Flag (Part 1) as Ruffian
1962Scarlet Boy as Yellow Wolf Demon/Huang Long Jing
1962The Flaming Mountain as Unknown
Directing
TBAOne Duel Too Many (Part 2) ... Action Director
1984Opium and the Kung Fu Master ... Director
1983Shaolin Intruders ... Director
1982Shaolin Prince ... Director
1978The Vengeful Beauty ... Action Director
1978Clan of Amazons ... Action Director
1968Buddhist Spiritual Palm ... Action Director
1968Buddhist Spiritual Palm Returned ... Action Director
1967A Death Pass ... Action Director
1967The Perilous Rescue ... Action Director
1967The Female Chivalry ... Action Director
1966One Duel Too Many ... Action Director
1966The Jade Bow ... Action Director
Crew
1997Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1993Green Snake ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1984Opium and the Kung Fu Master ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1983Descendant of the Sun ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1983Shaolin Intruders ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1983Tales of a Eunuch ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1983Roving Swordsman ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1982Tiger Killer ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1982Human Lanterns ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1982Shaolin Prince ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1980The Convict Killer ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1978Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1978Legend of the Bat ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1977The Sentimental Swordsman ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1977Clans of Intrigue ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1976The Web of Death ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1976Killer Clans ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1976Bruce Lee and I ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1975Big Brother Cheng ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1975Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1975All Men Are Brothers ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1974The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1974Heroes Two ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1973The Pirate ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1973Blood Brothers ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1973The Delinquent ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1972The Delightful Forest ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1972Young People ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1972The Angry Guest ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1972The Boxer from Shantung ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1971Duel of Fists ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1971The Anonymous Heroes ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1971The Duel ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1971The New One-Armed Swordsman ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1970The Chinese Boxer ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1970The Secret of the Dirk ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1970The Heroic Ones ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1970Vengeance! ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1969The Invincible Fist ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1969The Flying Dagger ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1969Return of the One-Armed Swordsman ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1969The Singing Thief ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1968The Sword of Swords ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1968Golden Swallow ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1967Dragnet of the Law ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1967The Assassin ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1967The Golden Cat ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1967Lady Black Cat Strikes Again ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1967To Rose with Love ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1967The Lady with a Cat's Eyes ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1967The One-Armed Swordsman ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1967Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1967The Heroine ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1967The Black Killer ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1967The Trail of the Broken Blade ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1966Return of Lady Bond ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1966The Big Chase ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1966Lady Bond ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1966The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1966The Secret Agent 303 ... Martial Arts Choreographer
1966The Black Musketeer 'F' ... Martial Arts Choreographer