Tso Kea
Born: 1916-01-01 in Nanhai, Guangdong Province, China
Died: 1997-01-17
Known For: Directing
Biography
Tso Kea, also known as Cho Kei, was a prominent Chinese film director and screenwriter born on November 30, 1916, in Nanhai, Guangdong, China. He began his career in the film industry in the 1940s, initially working as a music director and composer. Tso Kea directed and wrote numerous films across various genres, including drama, romance, and musical. Notable works include The Love Eterne (1963), The Love Parade (1966), and The Story of a Discharged Prisoner (1967). His adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights into the film Love Lingers On (1957) is particularly acclaimed for its profound portrayal of passion and vengeance.
Filmography
1979
- Jaws ... (Creator)
1966
- The Detective ... (Director)
1964
- Mysterious Murder ... (Director)
1962
- Our Love Solid as Gold ... (Director)
- Sunset on the River ... (Script)
1961
- Dial 999 for 24-Hour Murder Case ... (Screenplay)
1960
- My Intimate Partner ... (Writer)
- Motherhood ... (Director)
1959
- Seven Swordsman Leave Tianshan ... (Director)
- Princess Cheung Ping ... (Director)
- The Chair ... (Director)
1958
- The Prince's Romantic Affairs ... (Director)
- A Lovely Girl's Lovely Dreams ... (Screenplay)
1957
- The Tender Age ... (Screenplay)
- My Kingdom for a Husband ... (Screenplay)
- Love Lingers On ... (Writer)
- The Sorrowful Lute ... (Writer)
- Henpecked Husband ... (Director)
1952
- Perfect Match ... (Director)
1950
- The Kid ... (Screenplay)