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Chai Lam: Movies & Filmography

films
50
on screen
1957–1979
Career at a glance

Chai Lam's Career in Numbers

Chai Lam's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Chai Lam works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Our Sister Hedy (1957) to Dirty Ho (1979), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

Chai Lam Movies by Decade

  1. 1950s 2
  2. 1960s 13
  3. 1970s 35

The 1970s were Chai Lam's busiest decade, with 35 films.

Chai Lam Movies by Genre

  • Action 20
  • Drama 15
  • Comedy 3
  • Romance 3
  • Crime 3
  • Adventure 3
  • History 2
  • Music 1

Action is the genre Chai Lam has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of drama (15).

Chai Lam Career Milestones

First film
Our Sister Hedy 1957
Newest film
Dirty Ho 1979
50 credits

Chai Lam Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Chai Lam is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

  1. 1979 Dirty Ho (1979) movie poster Dirty Ho as Villager · Action
  2. 1977 The Battle Wizard (1977) movie poster The Battle Wizard as Waiter · Action
  3. 1976 Challenge of the Masters (1976) movie poster Challenge of the Masters as (extra) (uncredited) · Drama
  4. 1976 The Dragon Missile (1976) movie poster The Dragon Missile as Palace Guard · Action
  5. 1976 Killer Clans (1976) movie poster Killer Clans as Uncle Sun's Birthday Party Guest · Drama
  6. 1976 The Himalayan (1976) movie poster The Himalayan as Wedding Guest · Action
  7. 1975 Lady of the Law (1975) movie poster Lady of the Law Action
  8. 1975 All in the Family (1975) movie poster All in the Family Comedy
  9. 1974 Stoner (1974) movie poster Stoner as Extra · Action
  10. 1974 The Savage Five (1974) movie poster The Savage Five Action
  11. 1974 The Stranger and the Gunfighter (1974) movie poster The Stranger and the Gunfighter Action
  12. 1973 Supermen Against the Orient (1973) movie poster Supermen Against the Orient Action
  13. 1973 When Taekwondo Strikes (1973) movie poster When Taekwondo Strikes as Restaurant Customer (uncredited) · Action
  14. 1973 Fist to Fist (1973) movie poster Fist to Fist Action
  15. 1973 None But the Brave (1973) movie poster None But the Brave as Party Guest · Drama
  16. 1973 Facets of Love (1973) movie poster Facets of Love Romance
  17. 1973 The Bastard (1973) movie poster The Bastard as Whoremonger · Drama
  18. 1972 Man of Iron (1972) movie poster Man of Iron as Gambler · Crime
  19. 1972 Hapkido (1972) movie poster Hapkido as Villager (uncredited) · Drama
  20. 1972 The Prodigal Boxer (1972) movie poster The Prodigal Boxer as Father of death student · Action
  21. 1972 Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972) movie poster Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan as Brothel Patron (uncredited) · Drama
  22. 1972 Five Fingers of Death (1972) movie poster Five Fingers of Death as Restaurant Customer (uncredited) · Drama
  23. 1972 The Water Margin (1972) movie poster The Water Margin as Wrestling Spectator · Action
  24. 1972 The Boxer from Shantung (1972) movie poster The Boxer from Shantung as Casino Gambler (uncredited) · Crime
  25. 1971 Vengeance of a Snowgirl (1971) movie poster Vengeance of a Snowgirl as Birthday Guest · Adventure
  26. 1971 The Shadow Whip (1971) movie poster The Shadow Whip as Extra (uncredited) · Drama
  27. 1971 The Anonymous Heroes (1971) movie poster The Anonymous Heroes as Brothel Customer (uncredited) · Comedy
  28. 1971 Duel for Gold (1971) movie poster Duel for Gold Action
  29. 1971 The Angry River (1971) movie poster The Angry River Adventure
  30. 1971 The Blade Spares None (1971) movie poster The Blade Spares None as Extra · Drama
  31. 1971 The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971) movie poster The New One-Armed Swordsman as Martial Artist at Meeting (extra) · History
  32. 1970 The Chinese Boxer (1970) movie poster The Chinese Boxer Action
  33. 1970 The Heroic Ones (1970) movie poster The Heroic Ones as Town Leader at Feast · Action
  34. 1970 The Twelve Gold Medallions (1970) movie poster The Twelve Gold Medallions as Juxian Hall Member · Drama
  35. 1970 Vengeance! (1970) movie poster Vengeance! as (uncredited) · Crime
  36. 1969 The Singing Thief (1969) movie poster The Singing Thief as Extra · Action
  37. 1968 The Jade Raksha (1968) movie poster The Jade Raksha as Waiter (uncredited) · Adventure
  38. 1968 The Bells of Death (1968) movie poster The Bells of Death as Tso's Bandit · Drama
  39. 1967 Operation Lipstick (1967) movie poster Operation Lipstick as Nightclub guest · Action
  40. 1966 The Blue and the Black (1966) movie poster The Blue and the Black as Mme. Kao's birthday guest · Drama
  41. 1966 The Knight of Knights (1966) movie poster The Knight of Knights Action
  42. 1966 The Golden Buddha (1966) movie poster The Golden Buddha Action
  43. 1964 The Story of Sue San (1964) movie poster The Story of Sue San as Brothel Worker · Romance
  44. 1964 Lady General Hua Mulan (1964) movie poster Lady General Hua Mulan Drama
  45. 1962 The Magnificent Concubine (1962) movie poster The Magnificent Concubine as Cook · History
  46. 1962 The Bride Napping (1962) movie poster The Bride Napping as Constable · Comedy
  47. 1960 Back Door (1960) movie poster Back Door as Party cook · Drama
  48. 1960 The Wild, Wild Rose (1960) movie poster The Wild, Wild Rose as Nightclub patron · Music
  49. 1959 Air Hostess (1959) movie poster Air Hostess as Sleeping passenger · Romance
  50. 1957 Our Sister Hedy (1957) movie poster Our Sister Hedy as Dancer · Drama
FAQ

Chai Lam: Questions & Answers

How many movies Chai Lam has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Chai Lam been in?

Chai Lam is credited on 50 films, from 1957 to 1979. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Chai Lam's newest movie?

The most recent film on Chai Lam's filmography is Dirty Ho (1979), in the role of Villager.

Who does Chai Lam work with most often?

Chai Lam shares the most films with Jackie Chan (9 films), Chin Han (4 films) and Danny Lee (4 films).

The Best Chai Lam Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 50 credits.

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