Wang Lai: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 32
- on screen
- 1957–1992
Wang Lai's Career in Numbers
Wang Lai's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Wang Lai works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Our Sister Hedy (1957) to Arrest the Restless (1992), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Wang Lai Movies by Decade
- 1950s 1
- 1960s 3
- 1970s 16
- 1980s 8
- 1990s 4
The 1970s were Wang Lai's busiest decade, with 16 films.
Wang Lai Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Action 6
- Horror 6
- Crime 2
- Romance 2
- History 2
- Thriller 1
- Fantasy 1
- Comedy 1
- Adventure 1
Drama is the genre Wang Lai has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of action (6).
Wang Lai Career Milestones
- First film
- Our Sister Hedy 1957
- Newest film
- Arrest the Restless 1992
Wang Lai Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Wang Lai 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.
- 1992
Arrest the Restless Drama - 1991
My American Grandson Drama - 1990
Island of Fire as Chu's Grandmother (uncredited) · Crime - 1990
Widow Warriors Action - 1989
Sentenced to Hang as King's Mother · Crime - 1987
Vampire’s Breakfast as Piao's Mother · Horror - 1984
An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty as Master of Monastery · Romance - 1982
Centipede Horror Horror - 1982
Tiger Killer as Madam Wang · Action - 1982
Curse of Evil as Grandmother Shi · Horror - 1982
Island of Loves as Chinese mother · Drama - 1980
Hex vs. Witchcraft as Old lady who robbed Tou · Horror - 1979
Return of the Dead as Mrs. Wang · Horror - 1979
The Secret as Mamasan in Macau · Thriller - 1979
The Magnificent Ruffians as Guan Yun's Mother · Drama - 1978
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II as Abbess Mie Jiue · Fantasy - 1978
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre as Abbess Mie Jiue · Action - 1978
The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung as Mrs Wang · History - 1978
Legend of the Bat as Master Fumei · Drama - 1977
Broken Oath as Thousand Hands · Drama - 1977
The Dream of the Red Chamber as Bao Yu's Granny · History - 1977
Judgement of an Assassin as Madam Fa Si Gu · Action - 1977
Deadly Snail vs. Kung Fu Killers as Auntie Chow · Drama - 1975
All in the Family Comedy - 1974
Blood Reincarnation as Chang's Midwife · Horror - 1974
The Golden Lotus as Matchmaker Wang · Action - 1973
Fist to Fist as Mother in Flashback · Action - 1973
Sexy Girls of Denmark as Mrs Fung · Romance - 1969
The Golden Sword as Lung Xin-Zi · Adventure - 1961
Sun, Moon and Star: Part 1 as Teacher Ku · Drama - 1960
The Wild, Wild Rose as Shao Xueli (Shirley) · Music - 1957
Our Sister Hedy as Mother (diseased) · Drama
Who Wang Lai Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Wang Lai shares the most films with. Jackie Chan comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Andy Lau (2).
Wang Lai: Questions & Answers
How many movies Wang Lai has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Wang Lai been in?
Wang Lai is credited on 32 films, from 1957 to 1992. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Wang Lai's newest movie?
The most recent film on Wang Lai's filmography is Arrest the Restless (1992).
Who does Wang Lai work with most often?
Wang Lai shares the most films with Jackie Chan (4 films), Andy Lau (2 films) and Tony Leung Ka Fai (2 films).
The Best Wang Lai Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 32 credits.
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