Sammy Lau

Writing

Sammy Lau

Born March 31, 1971 · Hong Kong, China (age 55)

Sammy Lau’s uncle is legendary Hong Kong film director and superstar Lau Kar-leung. At age of five Sammy followed his father Liu Chia-yung to Taiwan to make parts in movies. In 1996 Billy Lau help young actor to sign a contract with TVB. Later, he decided to leave the TVB and made his acting career reach a new milestone. In addition to TV series, Liu Yongjian also performed in movies, such as "Ta…

Known For

Full AlertFull Alert · 1997
Full Alert
6.81997
MovieActionCrime
A police inspector becomes obsessed with apprehending a criminal planning a major heist at the Hong Kong Jockey Club in the weeks leading up to Hong Kong's return to China.
Daze RaperDaze Raper · 1995
Daze Raper
6.01995
MovieCrime
Correction Officer Kwok Kam Hung is a gambling addict and owes a large sum of money, so he constantly makes money through the inmates. The department finds out and fires him. Unemployed, Hung seeks other means to survive and recalls a trick formula that will daze the victim and take the victim's money. He first tries and succeeds in dazing a prostitute and taking her money. Hung then decides to inject the daze drug into drinks in convenient stores.
Drunken MonkeyDrunken Monkey · 2003
Drunken Monkey
6.22003
MovieActionAdventure
China, the early 1930's: martial arts master Wen Biao discovers that his brother has been using their security company for illegal activities. A confrontation between the brothers leaves Web Biao missing and presumed dead.
Organized Crime & Triad BureauOrganized Crime & Triad Bureau · 1994
Organized Crime & Triad Bureau
6.41994
MovieActionThriller
The head of the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau, Inspector San Lee, will do anything to put triad boss Tung in jail.
Cop ImageCop Image · 1994
Cop Image
7.01994
MovieCrimeComedy
Anthony Wong plays a traffic cop who is obsessed with action films. He wants to be a real life hero and gets his chance when he becomes involved in a botched bank robbery case.
The SuspectThe Suspect · 1998
The Suspect
6.91998
MovieActionCrime
Don Lee, a reformed ex-assassin, refuses to assassinate a politician for his former boss. His best friend Max commits the hit and frames Don, forcing him on the run from both police and criminals to clear his name.
Choy Lee FutChoy Lee Fut · 2011
Choy Lee Fut
4.72011
MovieAction
Having taken his father's advice, one man decides to return home in pursuit of a fresh start. While training at his father's martial arts school, he learns that his father has given consent to sell the school to a rival martial arts school.
Fearless MatchFearless Match · 1994
Fearless Match
6.51994
MovieCrimeDrama
Rookie PTU officers Fan and Fat manages to find themselves in a shootout with fugitives but ends up in a favorable light afterwards, earning promotions to CID officers.

Movies

Full AlertFull Alert · 1997
Full Alert
6.81997
MovieActionCrime
A police inspector becomes obsessed with apprehending a criminal planning a major heist at the Hong Kong Jockey Club in the weeks leading up to Hong Kong's return to China.
Daze RaperDaze Raper · 1995
Daze Raper
6.01995
MovieCrime
Correction Officer Kwok Kam Hung is a gambling addict and owes a large sum of money, so he constantly makes money through the inmates. The department finds out and fires him. Unemployed, Hung seeks other means to survive and recalls a trick formula that will daze the victim and take the victim's money. He first tries and succeeds in dazing a prostitute and taking her money. Hung then decides to inject the daze drug into drinks in convenient stores.
Drunken MonkeyDrunken Monkey · 2003
Drunken Monkey
6.22003
MovieActionAdventure
China, the early 1930's: martial arts master Wen Biao discovers that his brother has been using their security company for illegal activities. A confrontation between the brothers leaves Web Biao missing and presumed dead.
Organized Crime & Triad BureauOrganized Crime & Triad Bureau · 1994
Organized Crime & Triad Bureau
6.41994
MovieActionThriller
The head of the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau, Inspector San Lee, will do anything to put triad boss Tung in jail.
Cop ImageCop Image · 1994
Cop Image
7.01994
MovieCrimeComedy
Anthony Wong plays a traffic cop who is obsessed with action films. He wants to be a real life hero and gets his chance when he becomes involved in a botched bank robbery case.
The SuspectThe Suspect · 1998
The Suspect
6.91998
MovieActionCrime
Don Lee, a reformed ex-assassin, refuses to assassinate a politician for his former boss. His best friend Max commits the hit and frames Don, forcing him on the run from both police and criminals to clear his name.
Choy Lee FutChoy Lee Fut · 2011
Choy Lee Fut
4.72011
MovieAction
Having taken his father's advice, one man decides to return home in pursuit of a fresh start. While training at his father's martial arts school, he learns that his father has given consent to sell the school to a rival martial arts school.
Fearless MatchFearless Match · 1994
Fearless Match
6.51994
MovieCrimeDrama
Rookie PTU officers Fan and Fat manages to find themselves in a shootout with fugitives but ends up in a favorable light afterwards, earning promotions to CID officers.
No Justice for AllNo Justice for All · 1995
No Justice for All
7.01995
MovieDramaCrime
A disaffected defense lawyer joins the prosecution, and ends up pressing charges on three police detectives charged with dropping a suspect from a four-story window.
New TenantNew Tenant · 1995
New Tenant
8.01995
MovieDramaMystery
Alan Tam is a writer who has spent the last decade in a mental hospital. Upon leaving, he rents an apartment in an abandoned building which contains a clock that sends him back to 1984. The only person that can hear Alan during this time is one of the previous tenants, a young girl named Dolphin. A strange romance soon develops between the two, and so when her sister Whale begins dating a suspicious professor, Alan helps Dolphin to find out the shocking truth about her sister's beau.
King of RobberyKing of Robbery · 1996
King of Robbery
6.31996
MovieCrimeAction
After robbing countless Hong Kong jewelery shops, Ye Kuan (Simon Yam) sets out on a murderous rampage killing everything in his path. Police informants, criminals and members of the public - nobody is safe from the Hong Kong Thug.
They Don't Care About UsThey Don't Care About Us · 1996
They Don't Care About Us
6.01996
MovieDrama
Just back from abroad, Brenda Lee helps out a friend by substitute teaching her mischievous class. The students are cold to her at first, but warm up to her as she helps them learn life's lessons. Essentially a remake of To Sir With Love [1967] (or maybe just a remake of To Miss With Love [1992]).
Don't Shoot Me, I'm Just a ViolinistDon't Shoot Me, I'm Just a Violinist · 1994
Don't Shoot Me, I'm Just a Violinist
6.31994
MovieCrimeComedy
While in visiting Hong Kong to perform in a concert, a violinist from Mainland China got himself mixed up in a jewel heist and became a prime target of the robbers. As a result, he comes under protection by a tough and perfectionistic, yet hilarious female cop.
Taste of Love 3DTaste of Love 3D · 2015
Taste of Love 3D
2015
Movie
500 years ago, three spirits escaped from Heaven, but Wukong (Jayden Yuan) got separated from Zixia (Jill Hsu) and Bukong (Steve Yoo). Now they’ve all taken human form as the latter two head an army to fight the Bull Demon (Lau Wing Kin). It is during one of those battles that Zixia recognizes Wukong, with whom she was in love, as one of the enemy’s surgeons. But when she finally gets a chance to meet him she realizes he has forgotten his own identity. Oblivious to Bukong who loves her unrequitedly, she pursues Wukong with her affection, until Buddha sends Lord Erlangshen (Sammy Hung) to restore order and reclaim the three escaped spirits.

TV Shows

Detective Investigation FilesDetective Investigation Files · 1995
Detective Investigation Files
8.11995
SeriesMysteryCrime
"Detective Investigation Files" revolves around the professional and meticulous investigations carried out by a group of dedicated police officers. As they delve into mysterious deaths with unclear causes, they tirelessly work towards maintaining peace and security for the people. However, their demanding job often comes at the expense of personal happiness. Cheung Dai Yong, a brilliant and astute police officer, has a track record of solving crucial cases. His trusted colleague, Lee Chung Yee, stands by his side, and together they tackle challenging and complex cases. Amidst their work, Dai Yong encounters Ko Jit, a tenacious journalist. Despite their initial conflicts, a deepening connection blossoms between them. However, Ko Jit already has a romantic partner.
The File Of JusticeThe File Of Justice · 1992
The File Of Justice
8.01992
SeriesDramaMystery
The Files of Justice is a series of Hong Kong legal drama produced by TVB. There were 5 seasons produced, the first was aired in 1992 spanning 13 episodes. The series revolves around a group of lawyers and legal personnel with stories interwoven between their personal lives and the court cases in which they’re engaged. This drama is Bobby Au Yeung's TV debut.
A Step Into The PastA Step Into The Past · 2001
A Step Into The Past
7.62001
SeriesDrama
A Step into the Past is a 2001 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB and based on Huang Yi's novel of the same Chinese title. The series tells the story of a 21st-century Hong Kong VIPPU officer who travels back in time to the Warring States period of ancient China. He is involved in a number of important historical events that leads to the first unification of China under the Qin Dynasty. The series' first original broadcast ran from 15 October to 7 December 2001 on the TVB Jade network in Hong Kong.
Untraceable EvidenceUntraceable Evidence · 1997
Untraceable Evidence
7.61997
SeriesDramaMystery
Untraceable Evidence is a Police Procedural in Hong Kong, produced by TVB. The series had two seasons.
Shades of TruthShades of Truth · 2004
Shades of Truth
2004
SeriesDramaCrime
After a slight injury on the head, Dung Chung Cho gains his past memories as Wu Song 900 years ago and tries to convince TC that he is his long lost brother Lin Chong. Meanwhile, one of Sung Po's men, Kwan Lo (Derek Kwok) begins to suspect Dung Chung Cho as an undercover for the police and is also plotting to overthrow Sung Po's position in the gang. How come the police can never gather enough information to capture the triads for holding illegal businesses and charge them for attempting to murder so many people? It is then when Dung Chung Cho begins to realize that there is also an undercover in the police force working for the triads.
Happy Ever AfterHappy Ever After · 1999
Happy Ever After
5.01999
SeriesDramaComedy
Happy Ever After is a 1999 Hong Kong grand-production television period drama. A TVB production, the drama was produced by Chong Wai-kin, written by Chan Ching-yee and Choi Ting-ting, and stars an ensemble cast. The drama is set during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor of Late Imperial China's Qing dynasty. The drama tells of a story regarding the struggles of a poor chef and his best friend earning an opportunity to serve the Qianlong Emperor, also befriending the emperor along the way. The drama also places an emphasis on Chinese cuisine with documentations concerning the Manchu Han Imperial Feast. Happy Ever After acclaimed positive reviews from critics and was TVB's third highest-rating drama of 1999, peaking to 40 points. Happy Ever After was re-broadcast on the same channel in 2007 between January and March.
Treasure RaidersTreasure Raiders · 2002
Treasure Raiders
2002
SeriesDrama
Show Time BluesShow Time Blues · 1997
Show Time Blues
9.01997
SeriesComedy
Teen idols Ha (Mui Siu Wai) and Ping (Chan Mui Hing) fall in love with actor Ning (Ma Tak Chung) at the same time. Their entanglements make headlines everyday. Ha discovers that Ning is just using her, so she leaves him. Ping, on the other hand, meets a better man and retires from her singing career. The two most talented record producers, Choi (Lai Yiu Cheung) and Hung (Kwok Siu Wan, Florence) place a bet: whoever could train a nobody into the most popular singer in town would win. Then they meet Pui (Lam Ka Dong) and Shan (Kong Yan Ying) and turn them into popular idols. Shan’s uncle, Ming (Timothy Zau), persuades the “Three Flies” (Dai Yiu Ming, Lee Ka Keung and Man Ka Wing) to sing in his bar to attract customers. To his surprise, their performances are widely accepted and Shan therefore decides to bring them into the show business.
The White FlameThe White Flame · 2002
The White Flame
2002
Series
The Criminal Investigator IIThe Criminal Investigator II · 1996
The Criminal Investigator II
5.01996
SeriesDrama
The Criminal Investigator II is a 1996 Hong Kong police procedural television drama. Produced by Jonathan Chik and edited by Chow Yuk-ming and Chiu Ching-yung, the drama is a TVB production and the direct sequel to 1995's The Criminal Investigator. The story follows a team of investigators from the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau unit of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force.
In the Realm of SuccessIn the Realm of Success · 2001
In the Realm of Success
2001
Series
Haoran (Ma Junwei) has studied abroad for many years. After returning from school, he followed his father’s wishes and entered the hotel to work. However, Haoran, who has been immersed in foreign cultures all the year round, did not know that managing interpersonal relationships is even more important than managing careers. important. Sure enough, the outspoken Haoran offended her boss when she first arrived, and even implicated her colleague Mei Qi (Chen Songling) who was demoted. Majesty’s life experience is very rough, her mother has to go out to work, and her younger sister is not yet sensible, the burden of the family falls on Majesty’s shoulders. After discovering that her boyfriend, who had been in love for many years and had been in marriage, had derailed, Majestic chose to leave.
Lofty Waters Verdant BowLofty Waters Verdant Bow · 2002
Lofty Waters Verdant Bow
7.02002
SeriesDrama
The story starts off with Gam Sai Wai when he embarks on his journey to find Lui Sei Leong to get rid of the poison that is passed on by his master into his body. Sai Wai's master had died because of the poison and before his death, he had told Sai Wai to go find Lui Sei Leong because she can help him. During his journey, he makes friends with lots of people and meets two women who love him very much. The two women are Lai Shing Nam and Kuk Chi Wah. He also gets caught in the affairs of the martial arts world during his journey and keeps on helping the good people, especially Lai Shing Nam and Kuk Chi Wah to fight for justice until he becomes the hero without realizing it.
The Trust Of A Life TimeThe Trust Of A Life Time · 2002
The Trust Of A Life Time
2002
Series
A Tough Side of a LadyA Tough Side of a Lady · 1998
A Tough Side of a Lady
4.01998
Series
Dine-alogueDine-alogue · 2019
Dine-alogue
2019
Series