Newton Lai Hon-Chi - Actor Profile

Newton Lai Hon-Chi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
33Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 28, 1951
Birth Place: Hong Kong, China

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Newton Lai Hon-Chi 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 Newton Lai Hon-Chi'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Newton Lai Hon-Chi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in City Kids 1989, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Newton Lai Hon-Chi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Newton Lai Hon-Chi's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
City Kids 1989 (1989) movie poster
★7.7

City Kids 1989: The pressures of the gang-ridden Hong Kong streets threaten to tear two teenage friends apart. A provocative look at mis

City Kids 1989

1989•Drama
★7.0
Framed (1989) movie poster
★7.0

Framed: Simon Yam plays a cop that has just been released from jail after serving some years there. He claims he is innocent of

Framed

1989•Action
★6.8
Royal Warriors (1986) movie poster
★6.8

Royal Warriors: When a tough policewoman learns about a group of violent terrorists, she, along with her partner and a Japanese detectiv

Royal Warriors

1986•Action
★6.7
Coolie Killer (1982) movie poster
★6.7

Coolie Killer: Ko leads a team of Hong Kong assassins that are taken out one by one. Ko manages to flee to the countryside, where he ai

Coolie Killer

1982•Action
★6.6
Queen's High (1990) movie poster
★6.6

Queen's High: A Hong Kong mob boss is killed by a rival gang, leaving the business in the hands of his daughter, and when the gang com

Queen's High

1990•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Newton Lai Hon-Chi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 Tales from the Dark 2 - Average Similar →
1995 Power Connection - Flop Similar →
1994 Beyond the Copline - Flop Similar →
1994 A Shot With No Choice - Flop Similar →
1993 Justice Is Blind Lui Sam Flop Similar →
1993 Future Cops Future Cops Commander Average Similar →
1992 Casino Tycoon II Ti Yun's Boyfriend Average Similar →
1992 Fez: The Royal Scent - Flop Similar →
1991 Today's Hero Senator Li Flop Similar →
1991 The Roar of the Vietnamese - Average Similar →
1991 Fury in Red Officer Lai Flop Similar →
1991 Drugs Area - Flop Similar →
1991 Once a Prisoner - Flop Similar →
1990 Queen's High Master Lung Hit Similar →
1989 Spiritually a Cop - Average Similar →
1989 Framed - Hit Similar →
1989 City Kids 1989 Brother Fu Super Hit Similar →
1989 Final Run - Flop Similar →
1989 Lessons of the Playground - Average Similar →
1986 Royal Warriors - Hit Similar →
1986 Fury of the Heaven Chiu Wai-On Flop Similar →
1985 Curse - Flop Similar →
1984 The Devil’s Box - Flop Similar →
1983 Brutal Sorcery - Flop Similar →
1983 Home at Hong Kong - Hit Similar →
1983 Sketch Inspector Hank Chin Flop Similar →
1982 Interpol - Flop Similar →
1982 Coolie Killer Wor Hit Similar →
1980 錯有錯著 - Flop Similar →
1980 泰山屠龍 - Flop Similar →
1980 險過剃頭 - Flop Similar →
1978 The Heroic Defenders - Flop Similar →
1977 風頭人物 - Flop Similar →

Newton Lai Hon-Chi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Newton Lai Hon-Chi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Newton Lai Hon-Chi is "City Kids 1989" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Newton Lai Hon-Chi acted in?

Newton Lai Hon-Chi has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Newton Lai Hon-Chi?

Other notable films include "Framed", "Royal Warriors", and "Coolie Killer".