Ricky Lau

Directing

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

8Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 20, 1949

Birth Place: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

About Ricky Lau

Ricky Lau was born on December 20, 1949 in Hong Kong. He is a director and actor, known for Mr. Vampire (1985), The Romance of the Vampires (1994) and Taoist Priest (2021).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ricky Lau reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Ricky Lau'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ricky Lau remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kickboxer's Tears, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ricky Lau Movies Ranked

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

★7.6

★7.6

Kickboxer's Tears: A kickboxer is killed in the ring by a dirty opponent who works for a syndicate. The sister of the dead kickboxer vows r

Kickboxer's Tears

1992•Drama

★6.8

Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980) movie poster

★6.8

Encounters of the Spooky Kind: "Big Guts" Cheung, a man well known in his local village for his lack of fear, is put to the test after being tricked in

Encounters of the Spooky Kind

1980•Action

★6.3

★6.3

Ghost Punting: The "Five Lucky Stars" attempt to help a restless ghost take revenge on the evil drug gang who took his life. At the sam

Ghost Punting

1992•Action

★5.8

★5.8

Pantyhose Hero: Two policemen must pretend to be a gay couple in order to investigate the murders of homosexuals in Hong Kong.

Pantyhose Hero

1990•Comedy

★5.0

★5.0

The Hunted Hunter: The Hunted Hunter is a Hong Kong Crime movie starring Yuen Biao

The Hunted Hunter

1997•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ricky Lau.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2000	Super Car Criminals	-	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Hunted Hunter	-	Flop	Similar →
1994	The Romance of the Vampires	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Kickboxer's Tears	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1992	Ghost Punting	-	Average	Similar →
1990	Pantyhose Hero	Taxi Driver	Average	Similar →
1980	Encounters of the Spooky Kind	Cart Driver Eating Tofu with Cheung	Hit	Similar →
1980	Two Toothless Tigers	-	Flop	Similar →

Ricky Lau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ricky Lau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ricky Lau is "Kickboxer's Tears" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Ricky Lau acted in?

Ricky Lau has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ricky Lau?

Other notable films include "Encounters of the Spooky Kind", "Ghost Punting", and "Pantyhose Hero".