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Ricky Lau

Directing
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
8Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 20, 1949
Birth Place: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

About Ricky Lau

Ricky Lau was born on December 20, 1949 in Hong Kong. He is a director and actor, known for Mr. Vampire (1985), The Romance of the Vampires (1994) and Taoist Priest (2021).

Known For: Directing

Ricky Lau Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ricky Lau reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ricky Lau's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Ricky Lau's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Kickboxer's Tears, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ricky Lau Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ricky Lau's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6
Kickboxer's Tears (1992) movie poster
★7.6

Kickboxer's Tears: A kickboxer is killed in the ring by a dirty opponent who works for a syndicate. The sister of the dead kickboxer vows r

Kickboxer's Tears

1992•Drama
★6.8
Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980) movie poster
★6.8

Encounters of the Spooky Kind: "Big Guts" Cheung, a man well known in his local village for his lack of fear, is put to the test after being tricked in

Encounters of the Spooky Kind

1980•Action
★6.1
Ghost Punting (1992) movie poster
★6.1

Ghost Punting: The "Five Lucky Stars" attempt to help a restless ghost take revenge on the evil drug gang who took his life. At the sam

Ghost Punting

1992•Action
★5.8
Pantyhose Hero (1990) movie poster
★5.8

Pantyhose Hero: Two policemen must pretend to be a gay couple in order to investigate the murders of homosexuals in Hong Kong.

Pantyhose Hero

1990•Comedy
★5.0
The Hunted Hunter (1997) movie poster
★5.0

The Hunted Hunter: The Hunted Hunter is a Hong Kong Crime movie starring Yuen Biao

The Hunted Hunter

1997•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Ricky Lau has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 Super Car Criminals - Flop Similar →
1997 The Hunted Hunter - Flop Similar →
1994 The Romance of the Vampires - Flop Similar →
1992 Kickboxer's Tears - Super Hit Similar →
1992 Ghost Punting - Average Similar →
1990 Pantyhose Hero Taxi Driver Average Similar →
1980 Encounters of the Spooky Kind Cart Driver Eating Tofu with Cheung Hit Similar →
1980 Two Toothless Tigers - Flop Similar →

Ricky Lau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ricky Lau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ricky Lau is "Kickboxer's Tears" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Ricky Lau acted in?

Ricky Lau has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ricky Lau?

Other notable films include "Encounters of the Spooky Kind", "Ghost Punting", and "Pantyhose Hero".

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