Tong Gai, ‘Shaolin Prince’ and ‘Shaolin Intruders’ director, martial artist, choreographer and actor, passes away

Tong Gai

Tong Gai, a martial artist, filmmaker, choreographer and actor is known for directing 1983’s Shaolin Prince, 1983’s Shaolin Intruders and 1984’s Opium and the Kung-Fu Master. Some of his most memorable roles include 1967’s One Armed Swordsman and 1969’s Return of the One-Armed Swordsman.

Media outlets are reporting that his passing is the result of an apparent suicide.

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.



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2 Responses to Tong Gai, ‘Shaolin Prince’ and ‘Shaolin Intruders’ director, martial artist, choreographer and actor, passes away

  1. Typo says:

    One of the top three martial arts choreograph of the Hong Kong golden era.

    And two of the three movies he directed are really good, the other one being “just” good.

    Got the French box from Spectrum Films.

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