Lam Foo-Wai: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 51
- on screen
- 1982–1999
- box office
- $22.6M
The Best Lam Foo-Wai Movies
The films of Lam Foo-Wai that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Black Mask (1996) leads with $12.5M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Lam Foo-Wai's Career in Numbers
Lam Foo-Wai's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Lam Foo-Wai works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Five Element Ninjas (1982) to The H.K. Triad (1999), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Lam Foo-Wai Movies by Decade
- 1980s 29
- 1990s 22
The 1980s were Lam Foo-Wai's busiest decade, with 29 films.
Lam Foo-Wai Movies by Genre
- Crime 15
- Action 14
- Comedy 8
- Drama 5
- Thriller 3
- Romance 2
- Horror 2
- Adventure 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Crime is the genre Lam Foo-Wai has worked in most, with 15 films, ahead of action (14).
Lam Foo-Wai Career Milestones
- First film
- Five Element Ninjas 1982
- Biggest box office hit
- Black Mask $12.5M worldwide
- Newest film
- The H.K. Triad 1999
Lam Foo-Wai Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Lam Foo-Wai 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.
- 1999
The H.K. Triad Crime - 1998
Her Name is Cat Action - 1997
Task Force Romance - 1996
Black Mask as Policeman · Action Worldwide box office: $12.5M - 1995
City Cop Crime - 1995
The Chinese Feast as Wong Wing's Thug · Romance - 1994
Wing Chun as Bandit · Drama - 1993
Future Cops as School Bully · Action - 1993
Crime Story as Construction Worker · Thriller - 1993
Last Hero in China as Extra · Action - 1993
Run and Kill Crime - 1992
Casino Tycoon II as Loan Shark's Thug · Crime - 1992
Police Story 3: Super Cop as General's Soldier / Gangster (uncredited) · Crime - 1992
Justice, My Foot! as Cheung Biu's Hired Thug · Comedy - 1992
Casino Tycoon as Kidnapper · Crime - 1991
Today’s Hero as One of Tung's Gang · Comedy - 1991
Mission of Condor Action - 1990
Lethal Angels 2 as Thug · Comedy - 1990
Bullet in the Head as Mr. Leong's Thug · Crime - 1990
Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic Action - 1990
An Eye for an Eye Crime - 1990
Return Engagement as Li Pang's Henchman · Drama - 1989
Vampire Vs. Vampire as Policeman · Horror - 1989
Seven Warriors as Bandit · Crime - 1989
Close Escape Drama - 1989
Angel’s Mission Thriller - 1988
Hero of Tomorrow Crime - 1988
Tiger Cage Crime - 1988
Double Fattiness as Purse snatcher's helper · Comedy - 1987
A Better Tomorrow II as Pui's Thug · Crime Worldwide box office: $5M - 1987
Mr. Vampire III as Punched Guard · Horror - 1987
Sworn Brothers Action - 1987
Iron Angels Crime - 1986
Legacy of Rage as Extra · Action - 1986
Righting Wrongs Thriller - 1986
Brotherhood Crime - 1986
The Seventh Curse as Bandit · Action - 1986
Magic Crystal as Karov's Thug · Adventure - 1986
A Better Tomorrow as Taiwanese Triad · Drama Worldwide box office: $5M - 1986
Royal Warriors Crime - 1986
Millionaires’ Express as Bandit · Action - 1985
The Isle of Fantasy Comedy - 1985
Police Story as Man in the Mall (uncredited) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $113K - 1985
Yes, Madam! as Pool Hall Thug (uncredited) · Action - 1985
Crazy Romance as Prisoner · Comedy - 1984
Hong Kong 1941 Action - 1983
Flash Future Kung Fu as Nazi · Sci-Fi - 1983
Shaolin Intruders as Monk · Action - 1983
Shaolin Drunken Fight Action - 1982
Five Element Ninjas as Hong's Man (uncredited) · Drama - 1982
Shaolin Prince as Soldier / Monk · Comedy
Who Lam Foo-Wai Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Lam Foo-Wai shares the most films with. Andy Lau comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Simon Yam (6).
Lam Foo-Wai: Questions & Answers
How many movies Lam Foo-Wai has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Lam Foo-Wai been in?
Lam Foo-Wai is credited on 51 films, from 1982 to 1999. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Lam Foo-Wai's highest-grossing movie?
Black Mask (1996) is Lam Foo-Wai's biggest box office hit, with $12.5M worldwide, ahead of A Better Tomorrow II (1987) ($5M). Across every film with box office figures, Lam Foo-Wai's movies have made $22.6M.
Lam Foo-Wai's biggest hits What is Lam Foo-Wai's newest movie?
The most recent film on Lam Foo-Wai's filmography is The H.K. Triad (1999).
Who does Lam Foo-Wai work with most often?
Lam Foo-Wai shares the most films with Andy Lau (7 films), Simon Yam (6 films) and Maggie Cheung (5 films).
The Best Lam Foo-Wai Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 51 credits.
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