Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai
Biography
Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai is a film director from Hong Kong. He was born on April 7, 1960, in Hong Kong, China. His stage name is written in Chinese characters as 唐季禮, and he is also known as Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai and Tong S. His gender is male, and he is recognized primarily for directing, with forty-five known credits listed on his profile. According to IMDb data referenced in his biography, he customarily attempts stunts himself before asking actors to risk themselves, such as Jackie Chan's leap from a parking garage roof to a fire escape in Rumble in the Bronx and the finale of Stone Age Warriors.
Career overview
Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai is a film director born in Hong Kong on April 7, 1960. Also known as Tang Ji Li and Stanley Tong S, he has accumulated forty-five known credits in the film industry, primarily focusing on directing.
According to IMDb data, Tong customarily attempts stunts himself before asking actors to risk themselves. Examples of this practice include Jackie Chan's leap from a parking garage roof to a fire escape in Rumble in the Bronx, as well as the finale of Stone Age Warriors.
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80 titles- 风水天师 (2026)
- 风水天师 (2026) Creator
- A Legend (2024) as Investor
- A Legend (2024) Director
- A Legend (2024) Writer
- Ride On (2023) as Director
- Kung Fu Stuntmen (2021)
- Rising Shaolin: The Protector (2021) Director
- Vanguard (2020) as Customer
- Vanguard (2020) Director
- Vanguard (2020) Producer
- Vanguard (2020) Executive Producer
- Vanguard (2020) Screenplay
- Vanguard (2020) Martial Arts Choreographer
- The Wild Goose Lake (2019) Producer
- Long Day's Journey Into Night (2018) Producer
- Kung Fu Yoga (2017) Director
- Kung Fu Yoga (2017) Screenplay
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Kaili Blues (2016) Producer
- Foolish Plans (2016) Producer
- North by Northeast (2014) Producer
- Chinese Zodiac (2012) Producer
- Chinese Zodiac (2012) Writer
- 志愿者 (2008) Producer
- Love in the City (2007) Producer
- The Myth (2005) Director
- The Myth (2005) Screenplay
- The Myth (2005) Martial Arts Choreographer
- The Myth (2005) Story
- DragonBlade (2005) Producer
- Flatland (2002) Executive Producer
- Flatland (2002) Creator
- 壮志雄心 (2002) Director
- China Strike Force (2000)
- China Strike Force (2000) Stunt Coordinator
- China Strike Force (2000) Martial Arts Choreographer
- China Strike Force (2000) Action Director
- China Strike Force (2000) Producer
- China Strike Force (2000) Director
- China Strike Force (2000) Writer
- Jackie Chan: My Stunts (1999) as Self (uncredited)
- Martial Law (1998) Producer
- Jackie Chan: My Story (1998) as Self - Jackie's Favourite Director
- Jackie Chan: My Story (1998) Thanks
- Mr. Magoo (1997) Director
- Police Story 4: First Strike (1996) Director
- Police Story 4: First Strike (1996) Screenplay
- Police Story 4: First Strike (1996) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Police Story 4: First Strike (1996) Underwater Camera
- Rumble in the Bronx (1995) Director
- Rumble in the Bronx (1995) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Supercop 2 (1993) as PRC Policeman (uncredited)
- Supercop 2 (1993) Director
- Supercop 2 (1993) Screenplay
- Supercop 2 (1993) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Supercop 2 (1993) Theme Song Performance
- Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992) as PRC Army Instructor (uncredited)
- Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992) Director
- Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Stone Age Warriors (1991) Director
- Stone Age Warriors (1991) Screenplay
- Treasure Expedition (1990) Director
- Iron Angels 2 (1988) Assistant Director
- Iron Angels 2 (1988) Stunt Driver
- Iron Angels 2 (1988) Actor's Assistant
- Iron Angels 2 (1988) Stunt Coordinator
- Let's Rage the Gangland (1988)
- A Better Tomorrow II (1987) as Young Policeman (uncredited)
- Zen Master 6 (1987)
- Iron Angels (1987) as Thug
- Flaming Brothers (1987) as Hitman
- Magnificent Warriors (1987) as Japanese Agent
- Happy Ghost III (1986)
- Long Road to Gallantry (1984)
- Winner Takes All? (1984)
- Red Spell Spells Red (1983) as Film Crew Member
- The Black Magic with Buddha (1983) Writer
- Gun Is Law (1983)
- Jackie Chan: Down to Earth as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai best known for?
Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Legend (2024), A Legend (2024), A Legend (2024), Ride On (2023).
When and where was Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai born?
Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai was born on April 7, 1960 in Hong Kong, China.
How many credits does Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai have?
Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2026.
What is Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai's background in cinema and television?
Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai is a film director from Hong Kong. He was born on April 7, 1960, in Hong Kong, China. His stage name is written in Chinese characters as 唐季禮, and he is also known as Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai and Tong S. His gender is male, and he is recognized primarily for directing, with forty-five known credits li...