Lau Nga-Lai - Actor Profile

Lau Nga-Lai

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
23Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lau Nga-Lai reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Lau Nga-Lai'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lau Nga-Lai remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Diamond Fight, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lau Nga-Lai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lau Nga-Lai's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Diamond Fight (1981) movie poster
★8.0

Diamond Fight: Valuable jewels belonging to a japanese exporting company have vanished in Hong Kong. Three different criminal organizat

Diamond Fight

1981•Action
★7.5
Police Story (1985) movie poster
★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
★7.1
Man on the Brink (1981) movie poster
★7.1

Man on the Brink: An undercover cop goes deep undercover to inside one of Hong Kong's most notorious Triad gangs only to find him getting

Man on the Brink

1981•Crime
★6.6
My Lucky Stars (1985) movie poster
★6.6

My Lucky Stars: Two Hong Kong cops are sent to Tokyo to catch an ex-cop who stole a large amount of money in diamonds. After one is capt

My Lucky Stars

1985•Action
★6.6
The Bachelor's Swan Song (1989) movie poster
★6.6

The Bachelor's Swan Song: Kenny and Maggie, lovers of long standing, have been scrimping and saving for their marriage. One day Maggie suspects th

The Bachelor's Swan Song

1989•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lau Nga-Lai.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 Queen of Temple Street - Average Similar →
1989 The Bachelor's Swan Song Yu's Friend Hit Similar →
1985 Police Story PR Madam Super Hit Similar →
1985 Devil Cat - Flop Similar →
1985 Blade in Hong Kong Key-yah Flop Similar →
1985 My Lucky Stars Mrs Millionaire Chan Hit Similar →
1984 The Intellectual Trio Stewardess Flop Similar →
1984 Pom Pom Police Officer Average Similar →
1984 Hocus Pocus Sister Lai Average Similar →
1983 Uncommon Valor Lai Fun Average Similar →
1983 Top Fit - Flop Similar →
1983 The Bund - Average Similar →
1982 Curse of Evil Wang Ming-Ming Flop Similar →
1982 Ghost Nursing - Average Similar →
1982 Gang Master Sister Shi Average Similar →
1982 Carry On Pickpocket (deleted footage) Average Similar →
1981 Diamond Fight - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Beware Of Pickpockets Superintendent's wife Flop Similar →
1981 Man on the Brink - Hit Similar →
1980 Laughing Times Ting's Wife Flop Similar →
1980 By Hook or By Crook Butcher Wing's Sister Flop Similar →
1980 Crazy Crooks Chi Miao Flop Similar →
1980 God Father Jen's daughter Flop Similar →

Lau Nga-Lai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lau Nga-Lai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lau Nga-Lai is "Diamond Fight" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Lau Nga-Lai acted in?

Lau Nga-Lai has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lau Nga-Lai?

Other notable films include "Police Story", "Man on the Brink", and "My Lucky Stars".