The Best Movies Directed by Tsui Hark

Updated September 23, 2019 386 votes 58 voters 7.9k views42 items

List of all movies directed by Tsui Hark ranked from best to worst with photos. Films directed by Tsui Hark are listed here and include movie posters and Tsui Hark movie trailers whenever possible. This is a collection of the best movies directed by Tsui Hark as voted on by film buffs. If you think the greatest Tsui Hark movie isn't as high as it should be on this list, then make sure to vote so that your opinion of what the top Tsui Hark film is can be factored into this list.

From Tsui Hark's studio films to Tsui Hark's independent films, this Tsui Hark filmography keeps tabs on all Tsui Hark movies, and lets the cream of the crop rise to the top.

This is a list that includes movies like Once Upon a Time in China II and Once Upon a Time in China.

If you’re wondering “what movies did Tsui Hark direct?” or “who is Tsui Hark?” then this list will explain how most people know this director. This list also answers questions like “what are the all-time best movies directed by Tsui Hark?” and “what's a good selection of good Tsui Hark movies?”

If you're wanting to get into Tsui Hark films, then this list is a great starting point for at least starting with the most decent Tsui Hark works.

All Tsui Hark director credits are included. This list of every movie that Tsui Hark has directed can be sorted for specific information such as what genre the Tsui Hark movie is and which actors starred in the Tsui Hark film.

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Detective Dee: Mystery of the Phantom Flame
Li Bingbing, Andy Lau
Released: 2010
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame is a 2010 Chinese-Hong Kong action mystery... more
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Once Upon a Time in China III
Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan
Released: 1992
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Once Upon a Time in China III is a 1993 Hong Kong–Chinese martial arts film written, produced... more
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Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon
Carina Lau, Kim Bum
Released: 2013
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon is a 2013 Chinese crime-action film directed by... more
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Seven Swords
Donnie Yen, Kim So-yeon
Released: 2005
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Seven Swords is a 2005 Hong Kong wuxia film produced and directed by Tsui Hark, starring... more
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Green Snake
Maggie Cheung, Nagma
Released: 1993
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Green Snake is a 1993 Hong Kong fantasy film made by Tsui Hark. It is the adaptation of a... more
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Once Upon a Time in China
Jet Li, Yuen Biao
Released: 1992
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Once Upon a Time in China is a 1992 Hong Kong–Chinese martial arts film written and directed... more
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Once Upon a Time in China II
Jet Li, Donnie Yen
Released: 1992
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Once Upon a Time in China II is a 1992 Hong Kong–Chinese martial arts film written and... more
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#23 of 39 The Best Kung Fu Movies of the 1990s#55 of 63 The Best R-Rated Action Comedies
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Peking Opera Blues
Kenneth Tsang, Sandra Ng
Released: 1986
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Peking Opera Blues is a 1986 Hong Kong film directed by Tsui Hark. The movie combines comedy,... more
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Time and Tide
Nicholas Tse, Tsui Hark
Released: 2000
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Time and Tide is a 2000 Hong Kong action film directed by Tsui Hark. The film is set in Hong... more
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Swordsman
Jacky Cheung Hok-yau, Sam Hui
Released: 1990
Directed by: Ann Hui, Ching Siu-tung, Tsui Hark, King Hu, Andrew Kam
The Swordsman or Swordsman is a 1990 Hong Kong wuxia film. King Hu was credited as the... more
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The Taking of Tiger Mountain
Tony Leung Ka-fai, Yu Nan
Directed by: Tsui Hark
The Taking of Tiger Mountain is a 2014 Chinese-Hong Kong 3D epic action film directed by Tsui... more
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Flying Swords of Dragon Gate
Jet Li, Chia Hui Liu
Released: 2011
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Flying Swords of Dragon Gate is a 2011 wuxia film directed by Tsui Hark and starring Jet Li,... more
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The Legend of Zu
Zhang Ziyi, Sammo Hung
Released: 2001
Directed by: Tsui Hark, Yuen Woo-ping
The Legend of Zu, also known as Zu Warriors in the United States, is a 2001 Hong Kong film... more

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Once Upon a Time in China V
Vincent Zhao, Rosamund Kwan
Released: 1995
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Once Upon a Time in China V is a 1994 Hong Kong–Chinese martial arts action film written and... more
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The Blade
Collin Chou, Valerie Chow
Released: 1995
Directed by: Tsui Hark
The Blade is a 1995 Hong Kong martial arts film co-written, produced and directed by Tsui... more
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A Chinese Ghost Story III
Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Jacky Cheung Hok-yau
Released: 1991
Directed by: Ching Siu-tung
A Chinese Ghost Story III is a 1991 Hong Kong romantic comedy-horror film directed by Ching... more
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Knock Off
Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rob Schneider
Released: 1998
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Knock Off is a 1998 American action film directed by Tsui Hark, and starring Jean-Claude Van... more
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Once Upon a Time in China
Once Upon a Time in China is a Hong Kong film franchise directed, written, and produced by... more
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The Legend of Zu
Zhang Ziyi, Sammo Hung
Released: 1983
Directed by: Yuen Woo-ping, Tsui Hark
Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain is a 1983 Hong Kong supernatural fantasy film directed by... more
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Triangle
Simon Yam, Lam Suet
Released: 2007
Directed by: Tsui Hark, Johnnie To, Ringo Lam
Triangle is a 2007 Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Tsui Hark, Ringo Lam, and... more
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The Master
Jet Li, Yuen Wah
Released: 1989
Directed by: Tsui Hark
The Master is a 1989 Hong Kong martial arts film written, produced and directed by Tsui Hark,... more
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Double Team
Dennis Rodman, Mickey Rourke
Released: 1997
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Double Team is a 1997 American action comedy film directed by Tsui Hark in his American... more
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Twin Dragons
Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung
Released: 1992
Directed by: Tsui Hark, Ringo Lam
Twin Dragons is a 1992 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Ringo Lam and Tsui Hark, and... more

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Don't Play with Fire
Lo Lieh, Ray Lui
Released: 1980
Directed by: Tsui Hark
Don't Play with Fire is a 1980 action, crime fiction, thriller film written by Szeto Cheuk-Hon...
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A Better Tomorrow 3
Chow Yun-Fat, Anita Mui
Released: 1989
Directed by: Tsui Hark
A Better Tomorrow 3: Love & Death in Saigon is a 1989 Hong Kong action drama film co-produced... more

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