Director

Tso Kea

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Directed movies: 5Directed series: 0All crew credits: 12

TMDB ID: 1268435

IMDb ID: nm1282703

Known for: Directing

Born: January 1, 1916

Died: January 17, 1997

Age: 81

Place of birth: Nanhai, Guangdong Province, China

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1950 - 1979

Years active: 30

Wikidata: Q111700540

Also known as

Tso Kea • Hoh Yue • Ho Yue • 左几 • Cho Kei

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Director (5)Screenplay (3)Writer (3)Creator (1)

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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.

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