Tang Ching
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Tang Ching or Tang Jing (Chinese: 唐菁; born 1 January 1924) is a retired Chinese film actor and businessman from Zhengzhou, Henan, working in the Cinema of Taiwan and the Cinema of Hong Kong. He starred in at least 70 films between 1956 and 1984, most of them kung-fu pictures of the 1970s. He initially moved to Taiwan in 1949, where he joined the army troupe in 1949. He began his acting career there at the Agricultural Education Films Company and was then contracted by the Motion Picture & General Investment Co. Ltd by Yuen Chau Fung in 1963. He joined the Shaw Brothers studio in Hong Kong in 1967.
Tang Ching Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tang Ching reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tang Ching's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 68% of Tang Ching's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Summons to Death, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tang Ching Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tang Ching's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tang Ching has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Ode to Gallantry | Mr. Shi Qing | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | My Rebellious Son | Chariman Tang | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Godfather from Canton | Commisioner Luo Guo Dong | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Head Hunter | Tang Kin | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Clan Feuds | Tie Zhen Shan / Night Emperor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Duel of the Century | Chief Eunuch Wang An | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Family of Lust | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | On Trial | Jiabao's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Beware Of Pickpockets | Judge Kao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Bat Without Wings | Bat without Wings | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Rendezvous with Death | Master Huo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | By Hook or By Crook | Millionaire Chin Pai Wen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Young Avenger | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Murder Most Foul | Dr Liang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Handcuff | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Proud Twins | Jiang Chin | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Invincible Killer | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Swordsman and Enchantress | Saint Xu Ruzi / Mr Tian | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Illusions Come True | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Golden Key | Cheng Yung-Seng | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Winner Takes All! | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Dragon Lives Again | Hades Judge Pao | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Dragon Lives Again | King of the Underworld | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Magic Blade | Master Yu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Laugh In | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Nina | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Happy Trio | Gao Zhi Ren | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Hiroshima 28 | Okada Masao | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Call Girls | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Love and Blood | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Bloody Duel: Life & Death | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Black Enforcer | Kung Tien-Lung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Chase | Han I-Chu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Deaf and Mute Heroine | Cloth Dryer | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Invincible Eight | Feng I Fei | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Wrath of the Sword | Yu Qing-Hua | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Killers Five | Yue Zhenbei | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Jade Raksha | Xu Ying Hao | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Angel Strikes Again | Deng Lei | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Summons to Death | Tang Lui (The Owl) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Haunted | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Inter-Pol | Chen Tianhong, 009 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Angel with the Iron Fists | Tieh Hu / Dark Angel C7 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Fairy, Ghost, Vixen | Scholar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Black Forest | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Magic Lamp | Bandit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Romance at Lung Shan Temple | Luo Chong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Typhoon | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Love Letter Murder | Wang Shao-Qiang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Terminal Bound | - | Hit | Similar → |
Tang Ching - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tang Ching?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tang Ching is "Summons to Death" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tang Ching acted in?
Tang Ching has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tang Ching?
Other notable films include "The Call Girls", "Laugh In", and "Nina".