Lai Yan
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lai Yan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 33 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Lai Yan'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 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lai Yan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Have Sword, Will Travel, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lai Yan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lai Yan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lai Yan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Bloody Parrot | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Young Master | Wai Yee School's Student (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Breakout from Oppression | Umbrella for Captain (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Kung Fu Monks | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | All Men Are Brothers | Liang Shan Bandit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Shaolin Martial Arts | Manchu Student | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires | Extra | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Heroes Two | Manchu Thug (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Honor and Love | Extra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Pirate | (extra) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Villains | Casino Gambler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Delinquent | Big Sean's Gangster (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Bastard | Gu's Thug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Four Riders | Thug | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Man of Iron | Chang's Thug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Bloody Fists | Student | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Five Fingers of Death | Master Suen's Pupil (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Water Margin | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Angry Guest | (extra) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Boxer from Shantung | Yang's Thug (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Deadly Duo | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Anonymous Heroes | (extra) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Duel | Gan's Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The New One-Armed Swordsman | (extra) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Have Sword, Will Travel | Extra (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Invincible Fist | (extra) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Flying Dagger | (extra) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Return of the One-Armed Swordsman | (extra) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Golden Swallow | (extra) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Golden Cat | Thug [extra] | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The One-Armed Swordsman | (extra) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Magnificent Trio | Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Come Drink with Me | Caravan Guard | Hit | Similar → |
Lai Yan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lai Yan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lai Yan is "Have Sword, Will Travel" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Lai Yan acted in?
Lai Yan has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lai Yan?
Other notable films include "The Young Master", "The New One-Armed Swordsman", and "The Duel".