Lee Man-Tai - Actor Profile

Lee Man-Tai

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lee Man-Tai reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Lee Man-Tai'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lee Man-Tai remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Layout, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lee Man-Tai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lee Man-Tai's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5
Layout (1977) movie poster
★9.5

Layout: The place: Shanghai. The time: 1921. The Japanese aggression towards China is getting stronger each day. Enter Hsueh Ao-

Layout

1977•Action
★8.7
Run Away (1984) movie poster
★8.7

Run Away: Kidnapped by a group of bandits and raped by their chief, Dan Zhu slowly develops feelings for the perpetrator. Echoing

Run Away

1984•Drama
★7.2
Raining in the Mountain (1979) movie poster
★7.2

Raining in the Mountain: In Ming Dynasty China, the retiring abbot of a Buddhist monastery invites two dignitaries to help him choose a successor

Raining in the Mountain

1979•Action
★7.2
The Wheel of Life (1983) movie poster
★7.2

The Wheel of Life: Jointly and respectively directed by King Hu, Lee Hsing, and Pai Ching-Jui, three major Taiwan directors of the 1970s, t

The Wheel of Life

1983•Romance
★7.1
Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) movie poster
★7.1

Miracles: The Canton Godfather: A country boy becomes the head of a gang through the purchase of some lucky roses from an old lady. He and a singer at t

Miracles: The Canton Godfather

1989•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lee Man-Tai.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 Big Blue Lake Granny Tai Tai Average Similar →
1992 Ghost Lover - Flop Similar →
1991 Retreat of the Godfather - Hit Similar →
1989 Miracles: The Canton Godfather Chen Wah's Man Hit Similar →
1989 Dark Side of China Town Ah Sing Flop Similar →
1987 Magnificent Warriors Brother Wang Hit Similar →
1986 Millionaires' Express Mountain Bandit Hit Similar →
1984 Run Away - Super Hit Similar →
1983 All the King's Men - Hit Similar →
1983 The Wheel of Life The Mute, part 1 Hit Similar →
1982 Golden Buddha Against the Snake Phantom Priest Flop Similar →
1981 The Prodigal Son Angry Kungfu Master Hit Similar →
1980 Dance of Death - Flop Similar →
1979 Raining in the Mountain Complaining Monk Hit Similar →
1979 Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire - Flop Similar →
1979 The Eagle King - Flop Similar →
1979 The Ape Girl Beggar Flop Similar →
1978 Spiritual Kung Fu Senior Monk Average Similar →
1978 Half a Loaf of Kung Fu Old Beggar Average Similar →
1978 Magnificent Bodyguards Bearded Shaolin Abbot Average Similar →
1978 The True Game of Death Teacher Average Similar →
1978 Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin Old Beggar Hit Similar →
1977 Along Comes a Tiger - Average Similar →
1977 The Invincible Kung Fu Trio - Flop Similar →
1977 To Kill with Intrigue Master's Assistant Flop Similar →
1977 The Face Behind the Mask - Flop Similar →
1977 Layout - Super Hit Similar →
1977 The 36 Crazy Fists Twitching Abbott Flop Similar →
1977 The Lantern Street - Flop Similar →
1976 Killer Meteors Devil Monk Flop Similar →
1975 The Valiant Ones Lu Shao-Tan Hit Similar →
1975 All in the Family Rickshaw Driver Average Similar →
1974 Young Lovers on Flying Wheels Zhang An Flop Similar →
1974 Land of the Brave Hired fighter with braid #1 Flop Similar →
1973 The Fate of Lee Khan Lee Khan's Bodyguard Hit Similar →
1973 Only the Brave Stands - Flop Similar →
1973 The Heroine Yuen Tai-Heng Flop Similar →
1973 Facets of Love Inspector Wei Average Similar →
1973 Back Street - Flop Similar →
1973 Freedom Strikes a Blow Dock Foreman Flop Similar →
1973 Fist of Unicorn Bandit Killed by Wu Flop Similar →
1973 Eagle Shadow Fist Sha Ming Lee Average Similar →
1972 Black List - Flop Similar →
1972 The Delightful Forest Prison Warden Average Similar →
1972 The Water Margin Escort Guard Hsueh Pa Hit Similar →
1972 The Boxer from Shantung Innkeeper (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1971 The Chase Han's thug Average Similar →
1970 Cold Blade - Flop Similar →
1970 The Devil's Skin Hsiao Sung Average Similar →
1970 From the Highway Li San Average Similar →

Lee Man-Tai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Man-Tai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Man-Tai is "Layout" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Lee Man-Tai acted in?

Lee Man-Tai has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lee Man-Tai?

Other notable films include "Run Away", "Raining in the Mountain", and "The Wheel of Life".