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Wilson Tong

Wilson Tong

Actor and director, also producer and writer

Works as
Actor and director, also producer and writer
Titles
30 on MovieCove · 88 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 5% in 30 days

What are Wilson Tong's films like?

Across their 17 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
27%
Bonds
27%
Self
21%
Power
8%
Society
8%
Survival
8%
Revenge5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition4 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 11 · Serious 2 · Dark 4

Heightened: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their heightened movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 0 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 9

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 6 · Intense 9

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 4

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 12 · Relentless 3

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 13 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 16 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling
13
Absurd
9
Tense
6
Joyful
3
Melancholic
3
Other
7

How their films linger

Fun13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy10
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Wilson Tong's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 18 of their 30 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Wilson Tong's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

88 credits, 30 with a MovieCove page.

  • Kung Fu Stuntmen(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Triad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Naked Soldier(2012)

    as Iron Wolf

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Treasure Inn(2011)

    as Tang Ao, King of Thousand Hands

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Legend of The Wrestler Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Director

  • To Live and Die in Mongkok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Stunt Coordinator · as Uncle Harry

  • The Vampire Combat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director

  • The Internal Duel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • T.H.E. Professionals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Director · as Policeman at shootout

  • A Cop Is a Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Director

  • Dangerous Duty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Director · Producer · Screenplay · Stunt Coordinator · Actor

  • Ghostly Bus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Director · Producer · Stunt Coordinator

  • All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Producer

  • The Musical Vampire(1992)

    Director · Producer · Screenplay · as Corpse Robber

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • All Mighty Gambler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director · Producer · Actor

  • Return to Action (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Tiger on the Beat 2(1990)

    as Thug Fighting in Bar

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Sniping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director · Actor

  • Ghost Ballroom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director · Actor

  • A Fiery Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director · Martial Arts Choreographer · Producer · as Chau Tai Fat

  • Edge of Darkness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • A Bloody Fight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director · Action Director · Producer

  • Tiger on the Beat(1988)

    as Robber in White (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • The Seductress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Ninja vs. Ninja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as (archive footage)

  • The Two Jolly Cops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Invitation of Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Director · as Loan Shark

  • Duel of the Masters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Director · Actor

  • Bastard Swordsman(1983)

    as Yen Zhong Tian

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Duel to the Death(1983)

    as Japanese Troublemaker

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Cat vs Rat(1982)

    as Thief

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Ghost Nursing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Director · Actor

  • Dirty Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • The Bomb Shell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • The Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Martial Club(1981)

    as Master Zheng Tian Shou

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • The Treasure Hunters(1981)

    as Chief Chao Hung

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • The Gold Hunters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Uncle Cheung

  • My Young Auntie(1981)

    as Sheng's Swordsman

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Kong shou ru bai ren(1980)

    Director · Writer · as Pah Su Lang

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Two Wondrous Tigers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Elder Master's guard

  • Duel of the Brave Ones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Struggle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ah-Sing (as Wai-Shing Tong)

  • Here Comes Tao Huay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • The Victim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Tong Wai Shing

  • Snake Deadly Act (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Director · Martial Arts Choreographer · as Kuo Ao-Pai

  • Fists of the White Lotus(1980)

    as Priest White Brow

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • The Young Avenger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Director · Actor

  • Dirty Ho(1979)

    as Mr. Chu Yi Feng

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Iron Fists (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Slasher Pih

  • Kung Fu Genius (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Director · Actor

  • Snake in the Monkey's Shadow(1979)

    Stunt Coordinator · Writer · as Snake Style Assassin

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • The Shadow Boxing(1979)

    as Xiang

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Heroes of the East(1978)

    as Martial Art Student (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Tang lang(1978)

    Martial Arts Choreographer · as Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • My Darling Gals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Black Society (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Action Director · Actor

  • The 36th Chamber of Shaolin(1978)

    as Lord Tang San-yao

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • The Boxer's Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Assistant Director

  • The Iron Monkey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • He Has Nothing But Kung Fu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Yue Fu-Tung

  • Executioners from Shaolin(1977)

    as Governor's Fighter (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • The Double Crossers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Thug

  • The Hand of Death(1976)

    as Shaolin Student (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Challenge of the Masters(1976)

    as Master Tang (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Himalayan(1976)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • The Spiritual Boxer(1975)

    as Yi Wo's Spiritual Boxer in Intro (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Man from Hong Kong(1975)

    as Restaurant Customer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Blood and Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • The Angry Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Karate Master (as Tong Shan)

  • The Association(1974)

    as General's Bodyguard

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Tournament(1974)

    as Martial Arts Association Member

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Shrine of Ultimate Bliss(1974)

    as Thug

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • The Manchu Boxer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Kyo Ban

  • The Skyhawk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Renegade Master's student

  • Land of the Brave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Liu Chi

  • The Life for Sale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • When Taekwondo Strikes(1973)

    as Korean at Restaurant (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • End of the Wicked Tigers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Thug

  • Invincible Boxer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • The Brutal Boxer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Thug

  • Hapkido (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Black Bear Student (uncredited)

  • Lady Whirlwind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Thug (uncredited)

  • Bandits from Shantung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Xi brother

  • Vengeance of a Snowgirl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Palace Guard

  • The Angry River (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • The Blade Spares None (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Extra

  • The Invincible Eight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Extra

Career shape

Star power in the 88th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 88 titles from 1971 to 2021; peak year 1977.

Biggest box office

Treasure Inn (2011)

$1.3M worldwide

Highest rated

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)

Midcredits 97th

Film career

19712021

Peak 1977 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting81 of 88: 62 only acting, 19 with another role · typical Midcredits score67thDirecting20 of 88: 3 only directing, 17 with another roleWriting5 of 88: 0 only writing, 5 with another roleProducing6 of 88: 1 only producing, 5 with another roleOther crew10 of 88: 1 only other crew, 9 with another role

88 titles, 21 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 15 of them.

By decade

1970s40 · 39 acting · 5 crew1980s31 · 30 acting · 11 crew1990s9 · 6 acting · 7 crew2000s3 · 2 acting · 2 crew2010s4 · 3 acting · 1 crew2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Wilson Tong's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 67th percentile, the median of all 30; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 58th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

34thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Midcredits score across 30 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 30 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

The Shrine of Ultimate Bliss (1974)

69th percentile spread · 25% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)

Midcredits 97th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles; fans 70, detractors 50. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Wilson Tong work with?

People who share at least 2 of Wilson Tong's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Hsing-Lung Chiang shares the most, 10.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers