John Liu: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 17
- on screen
- 1976–2021
- average score
- 51
John Liu's Career in Numbers
John Liu's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Liu works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Secret Rivals (1976) to New York Ninja (2021), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
John Liu Movies by Decade
- 1970s 11
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 2
- 2020s 1
The 1970s were John Liu's busiest decade, with 11 films.
John Liu Movies by Genre
- Action 14
- Thriller 1
- Documentary 1
- Comedy 1
Action is the genre John Liu has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of thriller (1).
John Liu Career Milestones
- First film
- The Secret Rivals 1976
- Best-rated film
- New York Ninja Movie Echo Score 51
- Newest film
- New York Ninja 2021
John Liu Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Liu is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 51. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2021
New York Ninja as John Liu / The Ninja · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 51 - 1998
Trinity Goes East as Paschy · Action - 1995
Top Fighter as (archive footage) · Documentary - 1981
The Secret Rivals 3 as Shao Yu Pai · Action - 1981
In the Claws of the CIA as John Liu / James Liu · Action - 1980
Incredible Kung Fu Mission as Shao Ting Kang · Action - 1979
Death Duel of Kung Fu as Sung Hsin · Action - 1979
Struggle Through Death as Kang · Action - 1979
The Dragon, the Hero as Tu Wu Shen · Action - 1978
Deadly Duo as Ou Yang Chun · Action - 1977
The Mar’s Villa as Ma Tien Lang · Action - 1977
The Invincible Kung Fu Trio as Luk Ah-Chai · Action - 1977
Snuff Bottle Connection as Shao Ting Shang · Action - 1977
The Invincible Armour as Chow Lu Fung · Action - 1977
The Secret Rivals 2 as Shao Yi-Fei · Action - 1977
Instant Kung Fu Man as Fu Sing · Comedy - 1976
The Secret Rivals as Shao Yi-Fei · Action
John Liu: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Liu has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Liu been in?
John Liu is credited on 17 films, from 1976 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is the best John Liu movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John Liu's best-rated film is New York Ninja (2021) with a score of 51.
Best John Liu movies, ranked What is John Liu's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Liu's filmography is New York Ninja (2021), in the role of John Liu / The Ninja.
The Best John Liu Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 credits.
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