Tong Kai
Hong Kong film director (1937–2025)
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Tong Kai (Chinese: 唐佳; 7 January 1937 – 23 June 2025), also known as Tang Chia, once known as Wong Tong (黃唐) and also known as Huang Longji (黃龍基), was a Hong Kong martial arts instructor, actor and director.[1]
Early life and career
Tong was born in Macau to a nautical family.[2] In his early years, he was taught by Yuan Xiaotian, later he joined Shaw Brothers Studio along with Lau Kar-leung.[3]
Throughout his career, he directed a number of films, including Shaolin Prince (1982), Shaolin Intruders (1983), and Opium and the Kung-Fu Master (1984).[3]
Personal life and death
Kai was married to actress Suet Nei.[4]
Kai died after falling from a building in Tsim Sha Tsui. He was 88.[5] The incident was recorded as a suicide.[6]
Kai's widow died from pancreatic cancer at age 79 on 3 July 2025, less than two weeks after her husband's death.[7]