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
- Sunset on the River ... (Director)
- Our Love Solid as Gold ... (Director)
1961
- Dial 999 for 24-Hour Murder Case ... (Screenplay)
1960
- My Intimate Partner ... (Writer)
- Motherhood ... (Director)
1959
- The Chair ... (Director)
- Seven Swordsman Leave Tianshan ... (Director)
- Princess Cheung Ping ... (Director)
1958
- A Lovely Girl's Lovely Dreams ... (Screenplay)
- The Prince's Romantic Affairs ... (Director)
1957
- The Sorrowful Lute ... (Director)
- The Tender Age ... (Screenplay)
- Love Lingers On ... (Writer)
- My Kingdom for a Husband ... (Screenplay)
- Henpecked Husband ... (Director)
1952
- Perfect Match ... (Writer)
1950
- The Kid ... (Screenplay)