David Lau Chi-Wing

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

28Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 9, 1951

Birth Place: Guangxi, China

About David Lau Chi-Wing

David Lau Chi-Wing was a Chinese actor and television personality-turned-policitician. He died in 2008 of heart disease.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Lau Chi-Wing reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 28 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of David Lau Chi-Wing's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Lau Chi-Wing remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Legend of the Brothers, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Lau Chi-Wing Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Lau Chi-Wing's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Legend of the Brothers (1991) movie poster

★8.0

Legend of the Brothers: Chronicles the rise of two brothers from their start in the 1940'sas illegal immigrants from China to the 1970's when th

Legend of the Brothers

1991

★7.5

★7.5

Police Story: Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and

Police Story

1985•Action

★6.7

★6.7

Burning Ambition: This is director/martial arts star Frankie Chan's unofficial remake of the Kinji Fukasaku film SHOGUN'S SAMURAI (1978).

Burning Ambition

1989•Action

★6.5

★6.5

She Shoots Straight: Hong Kong police officer Mina Kao marries Huang Tsung-Pao, who is a member of a law enforcement dynasty. His father and

She Shoots Straight

1990•Action

★6.5

★6.5

The Bastard: Little Bastard searches for the parents who abandoned him as an infant, with the help of Little Beggar. He finds his fat

The Bastard

1973•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Lau Chi-Wing.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1992	Killer Flower	Police Captain	Flop	Similar →
1992	鐳射劇場之偏門家族	-	Flop	Similar →
1991	Legend of the Brothers	Official Chan	Super Hit	Similar →
1990	Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic	Police captain [cameo]	Average	Similar →
1990	She Shoots Straight	Superintendent Lau	Hit	Similar →
1990	Big Brother	Lau Sir	Flop	Similar →
1989	Burning Ambition	Supt. Lau	Hit	Similar →
1988	The Criminal Hunter	Officer Hu Chih Yung	Flop	Similar →
1986	Love Me Vampire	-	Average	Similar →
1986	Goodbye My Hero	-	Flop	Similar →
1985	Police Story	Counsellor Cheung	Super Hit	Similar →
1985	Crocodile Hero	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	狼来了	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	The Mischievous Age	Yue Fei	Average	Similar →
1978	Money on the Way	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	Horses	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Hong Kong Emmanuelle	Chiao-Chi	Flop	Similar →
1977	The Devil Strikes	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Who's the Ghost in the Sleepy Hollow?	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	花心三少騷銀姐	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	Learned Bride Thrice Fools the Bridegroom	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Reincarnation	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	大毒後	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	遊戲人間三百年	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	Bald-Headed Betty	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Devil in Her	Ai-Lan's Boyfriend	Flop	Similar →
1974	翦翦風	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Bastard	Pedestrian	Hit	Similar →

David Lau Chi-Wing - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Lau Chi-Wing?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Lau Chi-Wing is "Legend of the Brothers" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has David Lau Chi-Wing acted in?

David Lau Chi-Wing has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Lau Chi-Wing?

Other notable films include "Police Story", "Burning Ambition", and "She Shoots Straight".