Personal Info
Birth date
1944-04-02 (81 Years)
Day of death
2023-04-25
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Shandong, China
Also known as
宗華
Chung Wah
Hsung Hua
Chung Hwa
Tsuan Hua
Chung Hua
Zang Hua
Zhou Zhong-Zhi
Tsung Hwa
Lei Pin
Lei Bin
Lui Ban
Zung Hua
Tsung Hua
Biography
Born April 2, 1944 as Zhou Zhong-Zhi, Tsung Hua's family was originally from Shantung Province. A lover of the art of film, after finishing a college degree, Tsung joined Shaw Brothers and immediately signed an actor's contract. His famous films include "The Bastard", "The Killer", "Sorrow of the Gentry" and "Killer Clans". "Killer Clans" was also considered top director Chu Yuan's most significant film and main cast including Ching Li and Yueh Hua. By the early 80's he reduced his appearances in film and began to get involved with directing and producing TV shows. He is most noted for his involvement in 30 episodes of "Yang Gui Gei" and 40 episodes of "Hsi Shih" in TV.
Filmography
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.The 14 Amazons
6.7
Overview:
The Yang family, men and women, have served their country loyally for generations. During the war General Yang is ambushed and killed. His widow and the entire family set out to avenge his death and defend the country.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.Duel for Gold
7
Overview:
Soon-to-be legendary director Chu Yuan had just joined the Shaw Brothers when he helmed this thriller of bickering bandits. Audiences loved watching three pairs of cunning male and female crooks trying to steal a million gold taels from the Fu Lai Treasury House...not knowing that one of them is actually an undercover hero. Even without him, there's no honor amongst thieves, so the double-crosses and deadly duels come fast and furious, all choreographed by Hsu Erh-niu.Kid from Kwangtung
5.2
Overview:
Novice director Hsu Hsia and three other kung-fu designers created this fight-filled tale of young rascal Wang Yu, caught between master martial arts actor Jen Shih-kuan and the incredible Huang Cheng-li.Judgement of an Assassin
6.3
Overview:
Sun Chung was already a valued comedy, romance, and modern crime filmmaker, when, through this tale of the 100 Poison Clique's obsessive ambition to destroy all rivals, he started bringing morality and motivation to martial arts movies like never before. Kung-fu superstar David Chiang and prominent choreographer Tang Chia lead the cast in a bloody clan clash centered on the trial of an admitted mass murderer and serial rapist. It was just the beginning of Sun Chung's exploration in emotion.Trilogy of Swordsmanship
5.8
Overview:
Three martial arts directors united for this unique anthology film. Yueh Feng writes and directs a clever love-and-kung-fu triangle, Cheng Kang both writes and directs kung-fu courtesans battling brigands, and the "godfather of the kung-fu film," Chang Cheh, creates a cliff-hanging, swashbuckling mini-movie with maxi-action.The Killer
5.8
Overview:
Chiao Tzu Wei hires a killer under the premise that the local government (run by the local kung fu school) is corrupt and extorting the people of the town. The killer happens to be Hsieh Chun (aka Hsiao Hu) who left town ten years ago. (When Hsieh Chun opens up a suitcase full of knives, you know that there is going to be tons of killing!). Thinking that the local kung fu school is bad, he goes over there to fight them. There is some reuniting of lost friends and some love between two of them. The bad guys are constantly double crossing everyone and this leads to total mayhem and carnage. The final fight scene (which is actually several fight scenes going from one to the next) is incredible, especially the blood soaked finale between the evil Japanese leader of the opium ring and the two brothers.The House of 72 Tenants
6.3
Overview:
Set during a period of depression, the film chronicles the daily lives of a single urban building split up into several separate units, and the actual people that dwell within.Gambler's Delight
2
Overview:
The story concerns with Danny Lee's character as a manager of one of Macau's casinos battling it out on the card table to settle a gambling score with a Japanese gambler played by Chen Ping. He enlists the help of Tsung Wa's character and the battle of wits escalates.The Warlord
6
Overview:
No list of the screen's comic geniuses would be complete without Michael Hui Kwun-man. He created a hilarious and lovable comic persona that was both uniquely Asian but also universally beloved. This, his first film, not only showcased his incomparable sense of humor but revolutionized Hong Kong comedy. Evoking Chaplin, he plays a warlord in early 20th Century China, but makes the role his own with both laughs and some of the sexiest ladies on the Shaw Brothers lot.The Golden Seal
5.4
Overview:
Award-winning actor Ku Feng is Lei Chen-tien, a vicious, cunning, murderous brigand who wants the title treasure. Tsung Hua is Tai Tien-chou, the handsome swordsman who wants to avenge his father's death. Wang Ping is Wu Hsiao-yen, the lovely girl who must disguise herself as a boy to take on this pirate. Tien Feng both directs and co-stars as The Senior Master in this blade and battle-filled adventure of intrigue, treachery, and tragic triumph.A Massacre Survivor
5
Overview:
Two men meet as old friends but leave as new enemies. Before plans can be expedited the fight starts. As the title clearly gives away, only Shih Szu survives. Shih Szu alone makes the movie worth watching. She has the looks and the moves. The storyline strongly supports her motivation.One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers
5.1
Overview:
Watch WANG YU as a one-armed savior battling the local goons in this martial arts classic. He has some rather amazing moves up his sleeve.Sex, Love and Hate
NYR
Overview:
Accredited director of erotica and kung-fu films Chu Yuan, combines stars from both genres in Sex, Love And Hate, a masterpiece about Hong Kong society's differing emotional views on love and what women want when it comes to happiness in love. The provocative Ching Li (Chu Tai), the exotic Lily Ho (Pai Mei) and the princess of kung-fu films Hsu Feng (Yao Yao), play three women who live together and compare notes as to what would make them happy in love, in life, then go out to find it. Pai Mei wants money at all costs, Chu Tai will marry as soon as the opportunity arises and Yao Yao is saving her virginity for Mr. Right.Shaolin Heroes
7
Overview:
During the declining years of Ming dynasty, Mongolians sent secret agents to intrude central China and try to obtain "The Light sword". A mighty sword which can gather all brave wanderers. The son of Lung Chen Ying, master of the Light Sword style, learns of the plot and kills the leader of the secret mission and temporarily stops the Mongolian's ambition.The Jade Badger
5
Overview:
A marriage between nobles in Ancient China sets the stage for murder, monsters, and mutilation as the invited guests search for a secret hidden treasure. A search that leads them through dark evil forests, opulent palaces, and each other! When two sick and twisted killers enter the fray it is up to our hat wearing hero to straighten things out and put the warlords, henchmen, and evil ninja six feet under! But is he working for the law, or himself?Sexy Girls of Denmark
3.5
Overview:
This is a film about the movie industry, about favors, hooking up etc. It is mostly set in Copenhagen and the story begins with the son of a big producer going to Copenhagen from Hong Kong trying to seal a deal. He gets involved with the Denmark girls.Little Adventurer
8
Overview:
Mickey, a smart student from England, is on his trip to Japan for vacation. He meets with a Chinese girl Lin Fang on the way. They each have the same model of camera. But they have their cameras exchanged without their knowing it prior to their departure.Call to Arms
5.5
Overview:
The aggressive and dangerous Chin empire occupies the put-upon Chao kingdom while the hero-filled Wei empire is paralysed by an indecisive ruler.Shaolin Kung Fu Master
6.7
Overview:
A Manchu prince places a cache of treasure in the care of his five most trusted guards who divide it amongst themselves. One by one the guards are murdered. Who are the secret assassins?Fangs of the Cobra
NYR
Overview:
Young man returns from studying abroad to take over management of the large family farm, and falls for the daughter of a tenant farmer. The unique twist is that her pet, best friend, confidante and protector is a cobra - but he hates snakes because his mother was bitten and killed by one when he was a child.Ways of Kung Fu
3
Overview:
Kuan-Chun Chi stars as Kun Tak, a monastery worker who falls victim to the ploys of a sinister monk and flees his temple in shame, only to fortuitously cross paths with a host of martial arts masters who school him in the ways of kung fu. Once Kun Tak becomes a master himself, he returns to the temple to exact revenge against the monk and reveal his evil plot to the world. Directed by Chiu Lee, the film also stars Fei Meng.Cohabitation
NYR
Overview:
Abortion, birth control and unwed cohabitation are social issues rarely associated with 1970's Hong Kong cinema. Cohabitation not only faces them head on but does so with insight, compassion and sex!Invincible Swordswoman
8
Overview:
Evil Ming dynasty eunuch bullies the emperor and forms a group of invincible kung fu fighters to defeat any competition.The Magic Cup (Part 1)
NYR
Overview:
Having lost her mother, young girl Bobo (Fung Bo-bo) lives with her honest but incapable father until her stepmother and a wizard conspires to kill her. While escaping, she picks up a magic cup. With the help of the powerful genie in the cup, Bobo embarks on a fantastic adventure featuring giants, magic and treasures.Acting
2011Daddy (260 Episodes) as Li Sanyuan
1987Ninja, the Violent Sorceror as Unknown
1982Kid from Kwangtung as Golden Whip, Man Ying Tai
1982Super Warrior as Unknown
1982The Jade Badger as Master Cold Heart/Heartbreak Flute
1981Consolidated Dougherty as Unknown
1981The King of Gambler as Unknown
1981Chivalry Deadly Feud as Unknown
1981Gambler's Delight as Sha Tung
1980The Silver Spear as Red Leaf / Shen Hung
1980Lonely Famous Sword as Unknown
1979Shaolin Heroes as Unknown
1979Relentless Broken Blade as Unknown
1979The Dream Sword as Hsia Shang Chou
1979The Eagle King as Unknown
1979Eunuch of the Western Palace as Unknown
1979A Massacre Survivor as Prince of the Eastern Palace
1979A Hero's Tears as Unknown
1979The Marvelous Kung Fu as Unknown
1979Hero of the Time as Unknown
1979Off to Success as Unknown
1978Ways of Kung Fu as Policeman
1978Dragon of the Swords Man as 'Golden Swordsman' Teng Yun
1978戰天山 as Unknown
1978Memory of the Melody at An-ping as Unknown
1978The 72 Desperate Rebels as Unknown
1978Shaolin Kung Fu Master as Unknown
1977Judgement of an Assassin as Golden Whip / Man Ying Tai
1977To Kill a Jaguar as Jaguar
1977Invincible Swordswoman as Unknown
1977Fangs of the Cobra as Tang Shi-De
1977Lady Exterminator as Jin Jixiang
1977The Crooks as Unknown
1977Murder on the Wedding Night as Unknown
1976The Forbidden Past as Tzen Hwa
1976King Gambler as Sha Tong, Gamble King
1976The Everlasting Glory as Unknown
1976Killer Clans as Meng Sheng-hun
1976One Armed Swordsman Against Nine Killers as Mung Sing Hung
1975Lover's Destiny as Fan Jia-Shu
1975Love Lock as Unknown
1975Cohabitation as Gu Chenfeng
1975Temperament of Life as Unknown
1975That's Adultery! as Horse Groom
1974Sorrow of the Gentry as Yang Zhi Ying, 4th Master
1974Sex, Love and Hate as Li Ji
1973The Sugar Daddies as Hu Tien
1973The House of 72 Tenants as Rickshaw Puller
1973Sexy Playgirls as Tao Sha
1973Sexy Girls of Denmark as George Fung Kwok-Chuen
1973Little Adventurer as Unknown
1973The Bastard as Xia Za Zhong / Gu Ying Xiong
1973Call to Arms as Prince Shun Ling
1972Trilogy of Swordsmanship as General Wang Xing Yu
1972The Warlord as Major General Wen San
1972The Killer as Hsieh Chun/Hsiao Hu
1972The 14 Amazons as Commander Yang Tsung Pao
1972The Yellow Muffler as Chiang Hsi-Liang
1971The Golden Seal as Dai Tianchou
1971Duel for Gold as Hua Dieh Er
1971The Night Is Young as Unknown
1970Ripples as Da Ming
1969River of Tears as Feng Qijun
1969Return of the One-Armed Swordsman as Lu Da
Directing
1988八千里路云和月 (40 Episodes) ... Director
Costume & Make-Up
1961The Magic Cup (Part 1) ... Costume Designer