Tsui Hark

Directing • 249 Credits

Biography

Tsui Hark (Chinese: 徐克, Vietnamese: Từ Khắc, born 15 February 1950), born Tsui Man-Kong, is a New Wave film director in Hong Kong and an influential film producer. He is viewed as a major figure in the Golden Age of Hong Kong cinema (typically early 1980s to mid 1990s).

🎬 Directed Titles (46)

Directorial Filmography
Double Team

Double Team

1997 ⭐ 2.7
Once Upon a Time in China

Once Upon a Time in China

1991 ⭐ 3.6
Twin Dragons

Twin Dragons

1992 ⭐ 3.5
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

2010 ⭐ 3.3
Knock Off

Knock Off

1998 ⭐ 2.7
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon

Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon

2013 ⭐ 3.1
Once Upon a Time in China II

Once Upon a Time in China II

1992 ⭐ 3.6
Flying Swords of Dragon Gate

Flying Swords of Dragon Gate

2011 ⭐ 3.1
Once Upon a Time in China III

Once Upon a Time in China III

1993 ⭐ 3.2
The Taking of Tiger Mountain

The Taking of Tiger Mountain

2014 ⭐ 3.3
Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings

Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings

2018 ⭐ 3.1
Seven Swords

Seven Swords

2005 ⭐ 3.1
Time and Tide

Time and Tide

2000 ⭐ 3.3
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

1989 ⭐ 3.2
The Battle at Lake Changjin

The Battle at Lake Changjin

2021 ⭐ 3.2
The Master

The Master

1992 ⭐ 3.3
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

2017 ⭐ 3.0
Green Snake

Green Snake

1993 ⭐ 3.6
The Blade

The Blade

1995 ⭐ 3.5
Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants

Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants

2025 ⭐ 3.5
Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain

Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain

1983 ⭐ 3.4
Swordsman

Swordsman

1990 ⭐ 3.5
The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge

The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge

2022 ⭐ 3.1
Peking Opera Blues

Peking Opera Blues

1986 ⭐ 3.6
Zu Warriors

Zu Warriors

2001 ⭐ 2.9
Triangle

Triangle

2007 ⭐ 3.3
Black Mask 2: City of Masks

Black Mask 2: City of Masks

2002 ⭐ 2.3
Once Upon a Time in China V

Once Upon a Time in China V

1994 ⭐ 2.8
The Chinese Feast

The Chinese Feast

1995 ⭐ 3.3
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind

1980 ⭐ 3.6
Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street

Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street

1984 ⭐ 2.8
We're Going to Eat You

We're Going to Eat You

1980 ⭐ 3.2
Shanghai Blues

Shanghai Blues

1984 ⭐ 3.5
The Butterfly Murders

The Butterfly Murders

1979 ⭐ 3.2
The Lovers

The Lovers

1994 ⭐ 3.7
The Banquet

The Banquet

1991 ⭐ 2.9
Missing

Missing

2008 ⭐ 2.3
King of Chess

King of Chess

1991 ⭐ 3.4
Love in the Time of Twilight

Love in the Time of Twilight

1995 ⭐ 3.7
Working Class

Working Class

1985 ⭐ 3.4
All About Women

All About Women

2008 ⭐ 2.8
All the Wrong Clues

All the Wrong Clues

1981 ⭐ 3.6
Septet: The Story of Hong Kong

Septet: The Story of Hong Kong

2022 ⭐ 3.5
The Raid

The Raid

1991 ⭐ 2.6
Tri-Star

Tri-Star

1996 ⭐ 2.8
1:99 Shorts

1:99 Shorts

2003 ⭐ 3.1

✍️ Written & Story Credits (46)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Once Upon a Time in China

Once Upon a Time in China

1991 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
Twin Dragons

Twin Dragons

1992 ⭐ 3.5
Story
Iron Monkey

Iron Monkey

1993 ⭐ 3.7
Screenplay
A Better Tomorrow II

A Better Tomorrow II

1987 ⭐ 3.5
Story
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon

Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon

2013 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
Once Upon a Time in China II

Once Upon a Time in China II

1992 ⭐ 3.6
Author
Black Mask

Black Mask

1996 ⭐ 3.1
Screenplay
Flying Swords of Dragon Gate

Flying Swords of Dragon Gate

2011 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
Once Upon a Time in China III

Once Upon a Time in China III

1993 ⭐ 3.2
Author
The Taking of Tiger Mountain

The Taking of Tiger Mountain

2014 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
Seven Swords

Seven Swords

2005 ⭐ 3.1
Screenplay
Time and Tide

Time and Tide

2000 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

1989 ⭐ 3.2
Writer
New Dragon Gate Inn

New Dragon Gate Inn

1992 ⭐ 3.7
Screenplay
The Master

The Master

1992 ⭐ 3.3
Story
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

2017 ⭐ 3.0
Writer
Sword Master

Sword Master

2016 ⭐ 3.2
Screenplay
The Legend of the Swordsman

The Legend of the Swordsman

1992 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
Green Snake

Green Snake

1993 ⭐ 3.6
Screenplay
The Blade

The Blade

1995 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
A Chinese Ghost Story III

A Chinese Ghost Story III

1991 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants

Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants

2025 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
The Thousand Faces of Dunjia

The Thousand Faces of Dunjia

2017 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
Zu Warriors

Zu Warriors

2001 ⭐ 2.9
Writer
Once Upon a Time in China IV

Once Upon a Time in China IV

1993 ⭐ 2.9
Screenplay
Swordsman III: The East Is Red

Swordsman III: The East Is Red

1993 ⭐ 3.0
Writer
Black Mask 2: City of Masks

Black Mask 2: City of Masks

2002 ⭐ 2.3
Story
The Chinese Feast

The Chinese Feast

1995 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
Once Upon a Time in China V

Once Upon a Time in China V

1994 ⭐ 2.8
Screenplay
Wicked City

Wicked City

1992 ⭐ 2.9
Screenplay
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind

1980 ⭐ 3.6
Screenplay
Vampire Hunters

Vampire Hunters

2003 ⭐ 2.3
Screenplay
We're Going to Eat You

We're Going to Eat You

1980 ⭐ 3.2
Screenplay
The Lovers

The Lovers

1994 ⭐ 3.7
Writer
A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation

A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation

1997 ⭐ 3.0
Writer
I Love Maria

I Love Maria

1988 ⭐ 3.2
Writer
The Magic Crane

The Magic Crane

1993 ⭐ 3.1
Screenplay
The Banquet

The Banquet

1991 ⭐ 2.9
Writer
Missing

Missing

2008 ⭐ 2.3
Screenplay
Love in the Time of Twilight

Love in the Time of Twilight

1995 ⭐ 3.7
Writer
All About Women

All About Women

2008 ⭐ 2.8
Story
All the Wrong Clues

All the Wrong Clues

1981 ⭐ 3.6
Story
Septet: The Story of Hong Kong

Septet: The Story of Hong Kong

2022 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
The Raid

The Raid

1991 ⭐ 2.6
Writer
Master Q 2001

Master Q 2001

2001 ⭐ 2.2
Screenplay
Tri-Star

Tri-Star

1996 ⭐ 2.8
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
A Better Tomorrow

A Better Tomorrow

1986 ⭐ 3.7
as Music Judge
The Mermaid

The Mermaid

2016 ⭐ 3.3
as Uncle Rich
Twin Dragons

Twin Dragons

1992 ⭐ 3.5
as Card Player
A Simple Life

A Simple Life

2012 ⭐ 3.8
as Director Tsui
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

2017 ⭐ 3.0
as Theater Employee (uncredited)
Yes, Madam!

Yes, Madam!

1985 ⭐ 3.6
as Panadol
The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

2016 ⭐ 3.4
as Old Man
Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain

Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain

1983 ⭐ 3.4
as Blue Army Soldier (uncredited)
Aces Go Places

Aces Go Places

1982 ⭐ 3.3
as Ballet Director
The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

2016 ⭐ 2.9
as Old Man C
The Great Magician

The Great Magician

2011 ⭐ 3.0
as Warlord
Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America

Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America

2022 ⭐ 3.7
as Self
The Story of Film: An Odyssey

The Story of Film: An Odyssey

2011 ⭐ 3.9
as Self
Aces Go Places II

Aces Go Places II

1983 ⭐ 3.1
as Camco
The Chinese Feast

The Chinese Feast

1995 ⭐ 3.3
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind

1980 ⭐ 3.6
as Interpol Officer
Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street

Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street

1984 ⭐ 2.8
as Police Officer in Computer Room
Shanghai Blues

Shanghai Blues

1984 ⭐ 3.5
as Pedestrian Who Gets Soaked
A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation

A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation

1997 ⭐ 3.0
as Solid Gold (voice)
Happy Ghost III

Happy Ghost III

1986 ⭐ 3.5
as Godfather
I Love Maria

I Love Maria

1988 ⭐ 3.2
as Whiskey
The Banquet

The Banquet

1991 ⭐ 2.9
Kung Fu Stuntmen

Kung Fu Stuntmen

2021 ⭐ 3.6
Final Victory

Final Victory

1987 ⭐ 3.4
as Big Bo
Working Class

Working Class

1985 ⭐ 3.4
as Sunny
All About Women

All About Women

2008 ⭐ 2.8
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Septet: The Story of Hong Kong

Septet: The Story of Hong Kong

2022 ⭐ 3.5
as Self (segment "Conversation in Depth")
All the Wrong Spies

All the Wrong Spies

1983 ⭐ 3.5
as Japanese Ambassador
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema

Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema

1998 ⭐ 2.8
as Self
Keep Rolling

Keep Rolling

2020 ⭐ 4.0