Joe Cheung Tung-Cho - Actor Profile

Joe Cheung Tung-Cho

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 24, 1944
Birth Place: Guangxi, China

About Joe Cheung Tung-Cho

Joe Cheung Tung-Cho (Chinese: 張同祖) is an actor and director, known for In the Mood for Love (2000), Infernal Affairs II (2003) and Double Dragon (1992).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joe Cheung Tung-Cho reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Joe Cheung Tung-Cho's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 56% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joe Cheung Tung-Cho remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in In the Heat of Summer, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joe Cheung Tung-Cho Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joe Cheung Tung-Cho's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
In the Heat of Summer (1994) movie poster
★9.0

In the Heat of Summer: Five cops work and get on each other's nerves during a hot summer. Tak is a gambler, too much so for his girlfriend to r

In the Heat of Summer

1994
★8.1
In the Mood for Love (2000) movie poster
★8.1

In the Mood for Love: Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to kee

In the Mood for Love

2000•Drama
★8.0
Mother of a Different Kind (1995) movie poster
★8.0

Mother of a Different Kind: Referred to as Hong Kong's answer to "Misery", innocent-looking Bo-Bo Fung is an overprotective mother/nurse who is bent

Mother of a Different Kind

1995•Comedy
★8.0
Forever and Ever (2001) movie poster
★8.0

Forever and Ever: Based on a true story, Xiao Fu was contracted HIV virus through blood transmission due to hemophilia. He made his differ

Forever and Ever

2001•Drama
★7.8
Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) movie poster
★7.8

Comrades, Almost a Love Story: Jun arrives in Hong Kong from mainland China, hoping to be able to earn enough money to marry his girlfriend back home.

Comrades, Almost a Love Story

1996•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joe Cheung Tung-Cho.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 The Sunny Side of the Street Taxi King Hit Similar →
2022 The Sparring Partner Judge Hit Similar →
2019 Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks Self Hit Similar →
2018 A Family Tour Brother Joe Average Similar →
2018 No. 1 Chung Ying Street - Hit Similar →
2016 The Posterist Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 A Sunny Day To Ka Kong Average Similar →
2014 Kung Fu Jungle Film Director Hit Similar →
2014 Gangster Payday Uncle Kwan Average Similar →
2014 Z Storm Chan Chi-Choi Average Similar →
2010 Merry-Go-Round Uncle Radix Average Similar →
2010 Echoes of the Rainbow Doctor Super Hit Similar →
2009 Poker King Frenado Average Similar →
2008 Lady Cop & Papa Crook - Average Similar →
2008 Beast Stalker Judge Lee Hit Similar →
2006 Rob-B-Hood Priest Hit Similar →
2005 All About Love - Average Similar →
2005 Wait 'Til You're Older - Hit Similar →
2004 Explosive City Senior Officer Kent Yong Hit Similar →
2003 Infernal Affairs II Ngai Kwun Hit Similar →
2003 1:99 Shorts - Average Similar →
2003 Happy Go Lucky Mr Cheung Average Similar →
2002 Just One Look Kew Average Similar →
2002 Visible Secret 2 Ching's father Average Similar →
2001 Forever and Ever Mr Tam Super Hit Similar →
2000 In the Mood for Love Man Living in Mr. Koo's Apartment Super Hit Similar →
2000 When I Fall in Love... with Both - Average Similar →
1999 The Kid Postman Hit Similar →
1998 The Blacksheep Affair Chinese Ambassador to Larvernia Average Similar →
1998 The Extra - Average Similar →
1998 Grandma and Her Ghosts - Hit Similar →
1996 Viva Erotica Award Host Hit Similar →
1996 Comrades, Almost a Love Story Yan Super Hit Similar →
1995 Full Throttle - Hit Similar →
1995 Mean Street Story Sue's father Average Similar →
1995 Mother of a Different Kind - Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Chinese Feast Contest Announcer Hit Similar →
1994 In the Heat of Summer Police Commissioner Super Hit Similar →
1994 Bomb Disposal Officer: Baby Bomb Police Chief Hit Similar →
1994 He's a Woman, She's a Man Peter Hit Similar →
1994 I've Got You, Babe!!! - Super Hit Similar →
1993 He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father Photographer Hit Similar →
1993 Ghost Lantern Professor Fan Average Similar →
1993 C'est La Vie Mon Cheri Bartender Hit Similar →
1992 Arrest the Restless - Average Similar →
1992 Twin Dragons - Hit Similar →
1987 Flaming Brothers Alan's Man Outside Chiu's Pub Average Similar →
1984 Double Trouble - Average Similar →
1971 The Chase Han's thug Average Similar →
1969 Redress - Average Similar →

Joe Cheung Tung-Cho - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joe Cheung Tung-Cho?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe Cheung Tung-Cho is "In the Heat of Summer" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Joe Cheung Tung-Cho acted in?

Joe Cheung Tung-Cho has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joe Cheung Tung-Cho?

Other notable films include "In the Mood for Love", "Mother of a Different Kind", and "Forever and Ever".