Tong Kai - Actor Profile

Tong Kai

Crew
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
32Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 7, 1937
Birth Place: Macau, China

About Tong Kai

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tong Kai reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 32 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Tong Kai's filmography leans towards the Action 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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tong Kai remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tong Kai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tong Kai's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tong Kai.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke Tattoo artist Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Chinese Feast Hau How Tin Hit Similar →
1984 Opium and the Kung Fu Master Master Yi Zheng Hit Similar →
1982 Shaolin Prince Chief of Lohan with two swords Hit Similar →
1978 The Avenging Eagle Golden Spear Tao De Biu Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Flying Dagger Wang Ping (uncredited) Average Similar →
1969 Twelve Deadly Coins Long Arm Bear Flop Similar →
1969 Return of the One-Armed Swordsman Spinning Wheels King Song Wen Hit Similar →
1968 The Sword of Swords Wu Ma Average Similar →
1968 Golden Swallow Golden Dragon Thug Average Similar →
1967 The Assassin Wang Yue (uncredited) Average Similar →
1967 The Silent Swordsman General Huangying/villain Hit Similar →
1967 The Lady with a Cat's Eyes Detective Flop Similar →
1967 The One-Armed Swordsman Ding Peng Hit Similar →
1967 The Thundering Sword Yue's security escort member (uncredited) Average Similar →
1967 Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell Thug Flop Similar →
1967 The Trail of the Broken Blade Qiu's Fighter with Spear (uncredited) Average Similar →
1966 One Duel Too Many (Part 2) 武士 Flop Similar →
1966 The Perfumed Arrow Bandit Average Similar →
1966 The Magnificent Trio Brother Zhu Hit Similar →
1966 The Big Chase hatchet man Flop Similar →
1966 Lady Bond - Flop Similar →
1966 The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon BDG Killer 'Sea Dragon' Flop Similar →
1966 The Secret Agent 303 - Flop Similar →
1965 The Lotus Lamp - Average Similar →
1965 Temple of the Red Lotus Red Lotus member Flop Similar →
1964 Lady General Hua Mulan Soldier Average Similar →
1964 Horror by the Sea Big Kwong Flop Similar →
1964 The Amorous Lotus Pan Qing's man Average Similar →
1963 The Killing Flag (Part 1) Ruffian Flop Similar →
1962 Scarlet Boy Yellow Wolf Demon/Huang Long Jing Flop Similar →
1962 The Flaming Mountain - Flop Similar →

Tong Kai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tong Kai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tong Kai is "Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Tong Kai acted in?

Tong Kai has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tong Kai?

Other notable films include "The Avenging Eagle", "Opium and the Kung Fu Master", and "Shaolin Prince".