Sai Gwa-Pau - Actor Profile

Sai Gwa-Pau

Acting
Freshness: Feb 07, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 7, 1918
Birth Place: Guangdong, China

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sai Gwa-Pau reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Sai Gwa-Pau'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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sai Gwa-Pau remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Talking Bird, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sai Gwa-Pau Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sai Gwa-Pau's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Talking Bird (1959) movie poster
★10.0

The Talking Bird: The Talking Bird (能言鳥) is a 1959 Hong Kong musical fantasy film directed by Bong Luk. The film was produced by Shaw Brot

The Talking Bird

1959•Action
★10.0
Follow the Star (1978) movie poster
★10.0

Follow the Star: On that side of the track is Ah Sing (Roy Chiao), uncouth, unkempt, a garage repairman, a bravado with plenty of tricks

Follow the Star

1978•Action
★9.0
The Good, The Bad & The Beauty (1987) movie poster
★9.0

The Good, The Bad & The Beauty: Director-actor Frankie Chan does multiple duty in the action comedy vehicle The Good, The Bad & The Beauty. Frankie Chan

The Good, The Bad & The Beauty

1987•Action
★8.5
King Gambler (1976) movie poster
★8.5

King Gambler: Chan is Peng Tianshi, who becomes the "Card Tyrant" in response to the gambling world dominance of the Sha family. But P

King Gambler

1976•Action
★8.0
The Clumsy Gambler (1977) movie poster
★8.0

The Clumsy Gambler: Hong Kong comedy

The Clumsy Gambler

1977•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sai Gwa-Pau.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 When Fortune Smiles Stuttering Chauffeur Hit Similar →
1990 Sunshine Friends - Hit Similar →
1990 Doctor's Heart Chun's Patient for Exam Super Hit Similar →
1988 Three Against the World Guest at Hotel Reception Hit Similar →
1987 The Good, The Bad & The Beauty Custodian Super Hit Similar →
1987 The Thirty Million Dollar Rush - Hit Similar →
1984 I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad! - Hit Similar →
1984 Shanghai Blues Rich Man Who Pinches Stool's Behind Hit Similar →
1984 Opium and the Kung Fu Master Villager Hit Similar →
1984 Wits of the Brats Waiter Hit Similar →
1983 Winners and Sinners Medicine Seller's Assistant Hit Similar →
1983 Holy Flame of the Martial World Uncle Ken Hit Similar →
1983 All the Wrong Spies Police commissioner's servant Hit Similar →
1983 Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain Boatman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1982 Buddha's Palm Clan Leader (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Fake Ghost Catchers - Hit Similar →
1982 Passing Flickers Whoremonger Hit Similar →
1982 Legendary Weapons of China Inn Waiter Hit Similar →
1981 Masked Avengers Inn Waiter Hit Similar →
1981 Dreadnaught Hung's Servant Hit Similar →
1980 The Young Master Master Tien's Servant (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1979 The Magnificent Butcher Ah So (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1979 Mad Monkey Kung Fu Teahouse Customer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1979 Shaolin Abbot Stuttering servant Hit Similar →
1979 The Daredevils Townsfolk Hit Similar →
1979 Shaolin Rescuers Tofu shop customer Hit Similar →
1979 Full Moon Scimitar Duel Observer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1979 Bolo Old Bucktooth Hit Similar →
1979 The Dragon, the Hero - Hit Similar →
1978 Crippled Avengers Hawker Hit Similar →
1978 The Voyage of Emperor Chien Lung - Hit Similar →
1978 Enter the Fat Dragon Stutterer on Bus Hit Similar →
1978 Clan of Amazons Waiter Hit Similar →
1978 Follow the Star Mahjong Ghost Super Hit Similar →
1978 The 36th Chamber of Shaolin Townsfolk Super Hit Similar →
1977 Pursuit of Vengeance - Hit Similar →
1977 The Clumsy Gambler - Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Mad Monk Villager Hit Similar →
1976 King Gambler Waiter Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Web of Death Restaurant Customer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1975 The Spiritual Boxer Townsfolk (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1975 The Last Message Mental Patient Hit Similar →
1974 The Young Dragons Brothel Keeper Hit Similar →
1974 Scandal Magistrate's Servant Hit Similar →
1973 The Fate of Lee Khan Customer at Inn Hit Similar →
1972 Five Fingers of Death Citizen (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1972 The Water Margin Lu's Servant Hit Similar →
1972 The Boxer from Shantung Wrestling Spectator (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1971 Duel for Gold Waiter Hit Similar →
1959 The Talking Bird - Super Hit Similar →

Sai Gwa-Pau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sai Gwa-Pau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sai Gwa-Pau is "The Talking Bird" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sai Gwa-Pau acted in?

Sai Gwa-Pau has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sai Gwa-Pau?

Other notable films include "Follow the Star", "The Good, The Bad & The Beauty", and "King Gambler".