Sawong Supsamruay

Acting

Sawong Supsamruay

Born April 1, 1914 · Bangkok, Thailand

Died April 30, 2002 · aged 88

Lor Tok (real name Sawong Supsamruay) was a Thai comedian and actor. He was named a Thailand National Artist for performing arts in 1995. With an acting career that stretched from the 1930s into the 1980s, Lor Tok had roles in more than 1,000 films, among them Ngern, Ngern, Ngern (Money, Money, Money, 1983 version), for which he received an award for best actor at the Thailand National Film Associ…

Known For

Headless HeroHeadless Hero · 2002
Headless Hero
6.12002
MovieHorrorComedy
To honour his father's dying wish, a man goes in search of his old friend and along the way he experiences love, betrayal and revenge.
The Old MonkThe Old Monk · 1980
The Old Monk
6.31980
MovieDrama
The story of a kind monk named by the own people as LUANG-TA. Other than doing his regular religious chores, he also helps people and society in many ways such as taking care of the orphans and the less fortunate in society. Also give advises to prostitutes and wanderers.
The Sunken-Eyed GhostThe Sunken-Eyed Ghost · 1981
The Sunken-Eyed Ghost
1981
MovieHorrorComedy
A mad doctor uses a fake taxi driver to kidnap victims and then removes their eyes in hopes of perfecting an eye transplant that will allow his blind wife to see again. One of the doctor's servants ends up getting possessed by not one, but several of the victims.
Magic LizardMagic Lizard · 1985
Magic Lizard
7.51985
MovieFantasyComedy
After an opening sequence in which we watch Magic Lizard roller-skating around the city to the accompaniment of 80s dance music, recycled footage from the earlier Giant and Jumbo A shows us some space aliens landing in a pink flying saucer. One of the aliens steals into a cave beneath a temple where the hapless but lovable Magic Lizard appears to be responsible for guarding some kind of treasure. After threatening Magic Lizard with a light saber, the alien makes off with a crystal of some sort, after which Magic Lizard starts with the high-pitched nattering and spazzing out that will characterize his behavior for the rest of the film. He runs to Yuk Wud Jaeng, the demon-like living statue previously featured in both Giant and Jumbo A and Tah Tien and pleads for his help. Yuk Wud Jaeng takes off into the heavens, not to be seen again for some time.
Drakula TokDrakula Tok · 1979
Drakula Tok
10.01979
MovieHorrorComedy
Things seem to be normal in an area of Thailand. But then Dracula is summoned to that region from Europe. He goes after a young woman. He has a bunch of dancing female vampire servants. Devils, zombies and some other weird creatures also show up.
Deep LoveDeep Love · 1955
Deep Love
1955
MovieDramaThriller
A film adapted from the most renowned and lengthy novel by Luang Wichitwathakan, written during a time when the values surrounding women’s rights were just beginning to be discussed in Thai society. It tells the epic life story of a strong-willed woman named Praphimpan. The film covers approximately the first ten chapters of the novel, focusing on the period when Praphimpan is arrested for allegedly murdering her former lover, as well as becoming entangled in the murder case of her close friend.
NorahNorah · 1966
Norah
1966
MovieDrama
A young Norah dancer falls in love with a beautiful woman, but circumstances force her to become the wife of a nobleman. Heartbroken, she leaves him and moves to Bangkok without telling him that she is pregnant with his child. She later raises their daughter to adulthood, and the young woman becomes the object of affection of a wealthy young businessman.
เพลงรักดอกไม้บานเพลงรักดอกไม้บาน · 1979
เพลงรักดอกไม้บาน
1979
MovieDramaRomance

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Magic LizardMagic Lizard · 1985
Magic Lizard
7.51985
MovieFantasyComedy
After an opening sequence in which we watch Magic Lizard roller-skating around the city to the accompaniment of 80s dance music, recycled footage from the earlier Giant and Jumbo A shows us some space aliens landing in a pink flying saucer. One of the aliens steals into a cave beneath a temple where the hapless but lovable Magic Lizard appears to be responsible for guarding some kind of treasure. After threatening Magic Lizard with a light saber, the alien makes off with a crystal of some sort, after which Magic Lizard starts with the high-pitched nattering and spazzing out that will characterize his behavior for the rest of the film. He runs to Yuk Wud Jaeng, the demon-like living statue previously featured in both Giant and Jumbo A and Tah Tien and pleads for his help. Yuk Wud Jaeng takes off into the heavens, not to be seen again for some time.
Computer SupermanComputer Superman · 1977
Computer Superman
4.51977
MovieScience FictionComedy
Four boys are born with strange features, one has very big ears, one has a tail, one has very big hands, one has a big nose. Becoming friends, they spend most of their time playing and sleeping. Becoming adults, their fathers banish them from the village as they are doing nothing to help the community. Just as they leave, a local mafia gang threatens the villagers to get help to cultivate opium and to provide food for their members. Meanwhile one lady wants to marry one of the boys but wishes that he can remove his tail. He refuses. At night time, while he is sleeping, she cuts his tail. He flees away but looses a lot of blood. A crazy scientific professor finds and decides to save him by using technology. He then gathers his three other friends to free the villagers from the mafia gang. A sci-fi take on a classic Thai fairy tale.