Tang Chiu-Yau

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

31Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tang Chiu-Yau reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Tang Chiu-Yau'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tang Chiu-Yau remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jiang Hu: The Triad Zone, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tang Chiu-Yau Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tang Chiu-Yau's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

Jiang Hu: The Triad Zone (2000) movie poster

★7.1

Jiang Hu: The Triad Zone: Gang leader Jim Yam has ascended nearly to the pinnacle of power in the underworld, but it brings him few satisfactions.

Jiang Hu: The Triad Zone

2000•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Task Force: Lin is a plain-clothes cop in the crime-riddled district of Mongkok who bungles a vice operation directed at mainland pr

Task Force

1997•Comedy

★6.9

★6.9

As Tears Go By: Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-i

As Tears Go By

1988•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Happy Ghost III: A young, unsuccessful singer, after committing suicide, is to be reincarnated, this time into a musical family. Her spir

Happy Ghost III

1986•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Shaolin Prince: Two princes are seperated by birth; one is raised by the Prime Minister, the other by three mad Shaolin Monks. They both

Shaolin Prince

1982•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tang Chiu-Yau.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2010	Fire of Conscience	Policeman	Hit	Similar →
2006	My Wife Is a Gangster 3	Thug	Average	Similar →
2005	AV	Self	Average	Similar →
2004	Enter the Phoenix	-	Average	Similar →
2002	No Problem 2	Policeman	Flop	Similar →
2001	The Accidental Spy	Bank Robber	Average	Similar →
2000	China Strike Force	Policeman / Henchman	Flop	Similar →
2000	Jiang Hu: The Triad Zone	Gau's Subordinate (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1997	Task Force	-	Hit	Similar →
1996	Police Story 4: First Strike	(uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1995	Love, Guns and Glass	Blackie Yiu's Thug	Flop	Similar →
1994	Return to a Better Tomorrow	Rascal	Average	Similar →
1993	Lady Supercop	Robber	Flop	Similar →
1993	The Avenging Quartet	Extra	Average	Similar →
1993	The Tale Of A Heroine	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Casino Tycoon II	Extra	Average	Similar →
1992	The Pearl of Oriental	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Sting of the Scorpion	-	Flop	Similar →
1991	To Catch A Thief	Diamond Theif	Average	Similar →
1990	Big Brother	Extra	Flop	Similar →
1989	Iron Angels 3	-	Average	Similar →
1988	Tiger Cage	-	Hit	Similar →
1988	As Tears Go By	Billiard Parlor Thug (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1988	Vampire vs. Sorcerer 2	-	Flop	Similar →
1987	Flaming Brothers	Kao's Man	Average	Similar →
1987	Iron Angels	-	Hit	Similar →
1986	Happy Ghost III	Sex Club Thug	Hit	Similar →
1985	Hong Kong Godfather	Han's Bodyguard	Average	Similar →
1983	Shaolin Drunken Fight	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Weird Man	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Shaolin Prince	Soldier	Hit	Similar →

Tang Chiu-Yau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tang Chiu-Yau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tang Chiu-Yau is "Jiang Hu: The Triad Zone" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Tang Chiu-Yau acted in?

Tang Chiu-Yau has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tang Chiu-Yau?

Other notable films include "Task Force", "As Tears Go By", and "Happy Ghost III".