Tso Kea

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.

Directed

1. My Kingdom for a Husband (1957) — Director
2. Motherhood (1960) — Director
3. Princess Cheung Ping (1959) — Director
4. Mysterious Murder (1964) — Director
5. Seven Swordsman Leave Tianshan (1959) — Director
6. The Prince's Romantic Affairs (1958) — Director
7. A Lovely Girl's Lovely Dreams (1958) — Director
8. The Detective (1966) — Director
9. Perfect Match (1952) — Director
10. Love Lingers On (1957) — Director
11. The Sorrowful Lute (1957) — Director
12. The Chair (1959) — Director
13. Dial 999 for 24-Hour Murder Case (1961) — Director
14. The Tender Age (1957) — Director
15. Sunset on the River (1962) — Director
16. Henpecked Husband (1957) — Director
17. Our Love Solid as Gold (1962) — Director