Newton Lai Hon-Chi

Acting

Newton Lai Hon-Chi

Born April 28, 1951 · Hong Kong, China

Died June 13, 2013 · aged 62

No biography available.

Known For

Royal WarriorsRoyal Warriors · 1986
Royal Warriors
6.91986
MovieActionCrime
When a tough policewoman learns about a group of violent terrorists, she, along with her partner and a Japanese detective, does everything it takes to take them down.
Drugs AreaDrugs Area · 1991
Drugs Area
7.01991
MovieAction
Action flick about illegal drug dealing in Hong Kong and the undercover cops who risk their lives and their relationship to capture the bad guys.
Future CopsFuture Cops · 1993
Future Cops
6.11993
MovieActionComedy
In the year 2043, an evil crime lord is trying to take over the world. Only one government official stands in his way, and plans to send him to prison, so The General and his minions Kent, Thai King, and Toyota travel to the year 1993 to kill the official before he has a chance to get into office. During a battle with The General's minions, the Future Cops Lung, Broom Man, Ti Man, and Ah-Sing hear of their evil plan and devise a plan of their own to travel back in time to protect the official.
Queen's HighQueen's High · 1990
Queen's High
6.61990
MovieAction
A Hong Kong mob boss is killed by a rival gang, leaving the business in the hands of his daughter, and when the gang commits more mayhem on her wedding day, she sets out for revenge.
Beyond the CoplineBeyond the Copline · 1994
Beyond the Copline
3.81994
MovieActionCrime
A Hong Kong policewoman, Carmen, returns from England and goes undercover as a dancing girl to infiltrate a ruthless criminal group led by the mean-spirited Ma Liang and his fiery new recruit, Chiang. As she gains Chiang's trust, risking her life in intense hand-to-hand combat, he begins to suspect her true motives after a series of botched crimes.
Today's HeroToday's Hero · 1991
Today's Hero
5.31991
MovieComedy
Siu, who spends goofing off, finds out that he has Parkinson's Disease, and only one month to live. He decides to do something special before his death. He tries to help other, and accept challenges.
Casino Tycoon IICasino Tycoon II · 1992
Casino Tycoon II
6.51992
MovieThrillerMystery
It is 20 years on and Ho Hsin is now the proud and powerful owner of a chain of casinos in Macau. Unfortunately, he is also the target of many enemies, some of whom are in dangerously close proximity to him. But Ho has faced adversity before and is not about to just roll over and die.
SketchSketch · 1983
Sketch
1983
MovieHorrorCrime
The police investigate a series of murders by a probably serial killer. The inspector's wife is amongb those threatened by the killer, but no-one believes her, including her husband. Things are further confused by a gang of local punks who also terrorize the wife.

Movies

Royal WarriorsRoyal Warriors · 1986
Royal Warriors
6.91986
MovieActionCrime
When a tough policewoman learns about a group of violent terrorists, she, along with her partner and a Japanese detective, does everything it takes to take them down.
Drugs AreaDrugs Area · 1991
Drugs Area
7.01991
MovieAction
Action flick about illegal drug dealing in Hong Kong and the undercover cops who risk their lives and their relationship to capture the bad guys.
Future CopsFuture Cops · 1993
Future Cops
6.11993
MovieActionComedy
In the year 2043, an evil crime lord is trying to take over the world. Only one government official stands in his way, and plans to send him to prison, so The General and his minions Kent, Thai King, and Toyota travel to the year 1993 to kill the official before he has a chance to get into office. During a battle with The General's minions, the Future Cops Lung, Broom Man, Ti Man, and Ah-Sing hear of their evil plan and devise a plan of their own to travel back in time to protect the official.
Queen's HighQueen's High · 1990
Queen's High
6.61990
MovieAction
A Hong Kong mob boss is killed by a rival gang, leaving the business in the hands of his daughter, and when the gang commits more mayhem on her wedding day, she sets out for revenge.
Beyond the CoplineBeyond the Copline · 1994
Beyond the Copline
3.81994
MovieActionCrime
A Hong Kong policewoman, Carmen, returns from England and goes undercover as a dancing girl to infiltrate a ruthless criminal group led by the mean-spirited Ma Liang and his fiery new recruit, Chiang. As she gains Chiang's trust, risking her life in intense hand-to-hand combat, he begins to suspect her true motives after a series of botched crimes.
Today's HeroToday's Hero · 1991
Today's Hero
5.31991
MovieComedy
Siu, who spends goofing off, finds out that he has Parkinson's Disease, and only one month to live. He decides to do something special before his death. He tries to help other, and accept challenges.
Casino Tycoon IICasino Tycoon II · 1992
Casino Tycoon II
6.51992
MovieThrillerMystery
It is 20 years on and Ho Hsin is now the proud and powerful owner of a chain of casinos in Macau. Unfortunately, he is also the target of many enemies, some of whom are in dangerously close proximity to him. But Ho has faced adversity before and is not about to just roll over and die.
SketchSketch · 1983
Sketch
1983
MovieHorrorCrime
The police investigate a series of murders by a probably serial killer. The inspector's wife is amongb those threatened by the killer, but no-one believes her, including her husband. Things are further confused by a gang of local punks who also terrorize the wife.
Coolie KillerCoolie Killer · 1982
Coolie Killer
7.11982
MovieActionCrime
Ko leads a team of Hong Kong assassins that are taken out one by one. Ko manages to flee to the countryside, where he aims to find out who's behind this and to gain the strength to fight back. Helping him is local girl Tong, whilst chasing Ko is the long arm of the law, represented by cop Chung.
Tales from the Dark 2Tales from the Dark 2 · 2013
Tales from the Dark 2
6.32013
MovieHorror
In "Haunted Pillow," TVB starlet Fala Chen is still obsessed with her lover (Gordon Lam) after their breakup and invariably suffers from insomnia. She gets hold of a Chinese herbal pillow that eventually helps her fall asleep again but it also draws her near something unexpected. "Hide And Seek" casts a group of young newcomers into an abandoned school campus where they meet longtime janitor Mr. Chan who takes shelter at the school. Playing hide-and-seek after midnight, the teenagers go missing, one after another. In his self-directed piece "Black Umbrella," Teddy Robin makes solving conflicts on the street at night his mission and marks each closed case with his signature black umbrella. Before he calls it a day, he meets a prostitute who forcefully pulls him upstairs for business and unfortunately things spiral out of control.
Final RunFinal Run · 1989
Final Run
5.21989
MovieActionCrime
This is Midnight Angel without the female caped-crusaders. Once again, Yukari Oshima steals the show as she seeks revenge against the drug overlord who killed her fiancee.
FramedFramed · 1989
Framed
7.31989
MovieActionCrime
Simon Yam plays a cop that has just been released from jail after serving some years there. He claims he is innocent of all charges, and was in fact "framed".
City Kids 1989City Kids 1989 · 1989
City Kids 1989
8.01989
MovieDramaCrime
The pressures of the gang-ridden Hong Kong streets threaten to tear two teenage friends apart. A provocative look at misunderstood youth and juvenile delinquency on the urban streets of Hong Kong.
Fez: The Royal ScentFez: The Royal Scent · 1992
Fez: The Royal Scent
1992
Movie
CurseCurse · 1985
Curse
7.51985
MovieHorrorFantasy
A young woman named Tu married to a repulsively disgusting, wheel chair confined, old man. There is also a repugnant cousin who takes advantage of the situation and rapes her. But she is really in love with the gardener. When lust-driven cousin murders the gardener, Tu kills herself to join her boyfriend in the afterlife.
Fury in RedFury in Red · 1991
Fury in Red
4.41991
MovieActionCrime
A cop/gangster actioner involving seedy corporate dealings tied with ruthless Vietnamese gangs.
Justice Is BlindJustice Is Blind · 1993
Justice Is Blind
1993
MovieDramaMystery
In December 1974, a 16-year-old girl was murdered after borrowing a phone at an ice cream shop. The next day, her naked body was found hidden in a TV box on the street. The only suspect in the case was the owner of the ice cream shop, Au-Yeung Wing Cheung.
Home at Hong KongHome at Hong Kong · 1983
Home at Hong Kong
6.51983
MovieDrama
Alan Wong is a Hong Kong youth who is bent to climb up the social ladder. With the help of a foreign businessman's mistress and mixed ethnicity woman Erica, he joins a real estate company and he knows how to grasp on to opportunities and gets into high position. Later he meets Cheung Ting Ting, a Mainland Chinese girl who illegally came to Hong Kong and sees her pities her and also falls in love in her.
Brutal SorceryBrutal Sorcery · 1983
Brutal Sorcery
4.01983
MovieHorror
The story of demonic possession by black magic where the loyal and faithful taxi driver and husband Alan Chang is dragged into a pit of adultery and despair in his vain attempt to overthrow the bestial influences of 'brutal sorcery' or should I say black magic. He picks up a pair of ghostly lovers separated and forced to travel from two cemeteries to meet up. The ghosts put a curse on the taxi driver. He has to get their remains to the female ghost's sister living in Thailand.After the brief affair with the woman she puts another curse on Alan
Lessons of the PlaygroundLessons of the Playground · 1989
Lessons of the Playground
6.01989
MovieComedyDrama
Taiwanese film directed by Chin Ao-hsin.
The Roar of the VietnameseThe Roar of the Vietnamese · 1991
The Roar of the Vietnamese
7.31991
MovieActionCrime
A violent action drama about illegal immigrants manipulated by criminal gangs, forced to commit crimes in return for supposed passage to the U.S..
The Heroic DefendersThe Heroic Defenders · 1978
The Heroic Defenders
9.01978
MovieAction
A young girl returns home to find her mother killed and her village slaughtered.
InterpolInterpol · 1982
Interpol
1982
MovieAdventureCrime
Interpol is a Hong Kong Crime-Drama directed by Chan Siu-Pang.
The Devil’s BoxThe Devil’s Box · 1984
The Devil’s Box
9.01984
MovieHorror
Director Tong orders a box to be moved during a shoot. His only thought was move a mound of snow to make the scene look a little better. His crew warn him it's a devil's box, but move it anyway. The first guy to pick up the box dies shortly after, having accidentally fallen off a roof. Tong's work declines, as does his health. He is diagnosed with a brain tumor, and begins to be pursued by… something evil.

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.
DynastyDynasty · 1980
Dynasty
1980
SeriesDrama
During the later years of the Kangxi Emperor's rule, his many sons were vying for the throne. The fourth prince, aided by Lusi, Nian Gengyao, and Han Chong, while the fourteenth prince had the support of martial arts master Zeng Jing. The competition between the two became intense. Lusi developed a romantic relationship with the fourth prince while Zeng Jing also had feelings for her, making their situation more complicated. Later, the fourth prince killed Kangxi and altered the imperial edict, successfully usurping the throne and naming himself Emperor Yongzheng. From then on, Yongzheng ruthlessly eliminated dissidents and even betrayed those who helped him, causing Lusi to regret her involvement. Ultimately, the fourteenth prince plotted to assassinate Yongzheng with the help of Zeng Jing and Lusi, igniting a fierce battle.
The Legend of the Condor HeroesThe Legend of the Condor Heroes · 1994
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
9.21994
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB Jade in 1994.
Twin of BrothersTwin of Brothers · 2004
Twin of Brothers
7.02004
Series
"Twin of Brothers" is set in a period of dynastic change in Chinese history. Wacky wannabe swordsmen Chong and Ling accidentally acquire the mysterious "Longevity Martial Arts", which is rumoured to be the key to a huge treasure. The target of numerous people who covet the treasure, the two friends adventure through China despite the danger. In their journey, Ling meets two girls from two opposing sects, while Chong falls for the sister of the future emperor of China. With their extraordinary experiences, will the two become heroes amidst the historical turbulence?
New Heavenly Sword and Dragon SabreNew Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre · 1986
New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
10.01986
Series
New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. The series was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1986.
State of DivinityState of Divinity · 1996
State of Divinity
8.21996
SeriesDrama
Ling-wu Chung, a senior student of the Wah Mount Sect, was not at all brilliant when he joined the Sect, but was soon taught to master the sword by a legendary swordsman Yeung. Chung’s master, Kwan, resented this and drove Chung away. In order to get hold of “Kwai Fa Bo Din”, the book on the most powerful martial art, Kwan diverts attention by secretly creating troubles everywhere. Chung, on the other hand, becomes the leader of the Hang Mount Sect by chance and falls in love with Kwan's daughter. When she betrays him, he turns to the daughter of the Devil Sect leader, and thus causes a love triangle between them.
The Condor Heroes 95The Condor Heroes 95 · 1995
The Condor Heroes 95
7.41995
SeriesDrama
The Condor Heroes 95 is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Return of the Condor Heroes. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1995. Many of the cast from The Legend of the Condor Heroes reprised their roles in this series, such as Lau Dan and Wayne Lai. In addition, Jason Pai reprised his breakthrough role as Kwok Ching, whom he previously portrayed in The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of the Condor Heroes.
Twilight of a NationTwilight of a Nation · 1988
Twilight of a Nation
1988
SeriesDrama
Twilight of a Nation is a Hong Kong television series based on the events of the Taiping Rebellion and the rise and fall of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom during the late Qing Dynasty. The 45 episodes long series was produced by Siu Sang and was first aired on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in November 1988. It was broadcast again on TVB in 1996. The theme songs and insert songs in the series were performed by Roman Tam.
Blood-Stained IntrigueBlood-Stained Intrigue · 1986
Blood-Stained Intrigue
10.01986
SeriesDrama
The series started off with the Bak family being hunted down by the people of the martial arts world. They are a well-known family and consist of 5 members: the father--Bak Fung Tin, the mother, and their 3 children: Jin Man, Yuk Ying, and Jin Mo. Fung Tin was said to have murdered the leaders of 4 powerful sects, so the head of the martial arts world ordered that his whole family be killed.
The Return Of Luk Siu FungThe Return Of Luk Siu Fung · 1986
The Return Of Luk Siu Fung
7.01986
Series
The Return of Luk Siu-fung is a 1986 Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's Lu Xiaofeng novel series. The series was first aired on TVB in Hong Kong in 1986.
The Feud of Two BrothersThe Feud of Two Brothers · 1986
The Feud of Two Brothers
8.51986
SeriesDrama
The series follows Fang Jinchang, who was born into a poor family. Through hard work and diligence, he becomes a police inspector and is about to marry his fiancée, Xie Yueming. However, he has a despicable and malicious biological younger brother named Zhong Weishun. Zhong Weishun was separated from Fang Jinchang in their childhood and was adopted by a wealthy stepfather. For personal gain, Zhong Weishun harms his biological father and, leveraging his family's influence, causes Fang Jinchang to be dismissed from his job and his engagement to be broken off. Later, with the help of Song Chuqiao, Fang Jinchang seeks revenge against his own brother.
Tiger Hill TrailTiger Hill Trail · 1983
Tiger Hill Trail
8.51983
SeriesDrama
Rage and PassionRage and Passion · 1992
Rage and Passion
1992
SeriesDrama
Rage and Passion is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novels The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of the Condor Heroes. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1992.
Young Wong Fei HungYoung Wong Fei Hung · 1981
Young Wong Fei Hung
1981
Series
In order to eradicate the revolutionary chaotic party, Yuan Shikai sent people to design the murder of Huang Qiying and his wife, and his son Huang Feihong was falsely accused and imprisoned. Brother Bu Qingyun betrayed Shikai and was assassinated, and Fei Hong vowed to fight wits and strength with Shikai and others in order to help Qingyun avenge and fulfill his last wish.
General Father, General SonGeneral Father, General Son · 1986
General Father, General Son
7.01986
Series
Nothing to DeclareNothing to Declare · 1996
Nothing to Declare
1996
Series
By Royal DecreeBy Royal Decree · 1984
By Royal Decree
1984
Series
During the Southern Song Dynasty, the corruption of the imperial court was weak, coupled with the invasion of Jin soldiers in the south, and the people's livelihood was difficult. A generation of famous generals Yue Fei was fiercely loyal and led the Yue family army to bravely resist the enemy, breaking through the golden soldiers, and was deeply loved by the people. Qin Yun, the prime minister of the Song Dynasty, betrayed the country for glory, colluded with Jin Wushu, the fourth prince of the Jin State, and designed to deal with Yue Fei in order to remove the biggest obstacle to the Jin people's invasion of the Central Plains...
The BattlefieldThe Battlefield · 1985
The Battlefield
1985
Series
The Undercover AgentsThe Undercover Agents · 1984
The Undercover Agents
1984
Series
Legendary FokLegendary Fok · 1981
Legendary Fok
6.01981
SeriesDrama
The story takes place in the early years of the Republic of China. The Huo family and the Zhao family are the two giants in the martial arts world today. They have been fighting over who is the authentic secret boxer. Huo Yuanjia is the fourth son of the Huo family. People are not optimistic about him because he has been frail and sick since he was a child, and they are not prepared to teach him martial arts. However, Huo Yuanjia, who is extremely perceptive, actually realized the Mizong Fist on his own. On the day when the two families agreed to compete, He used the Mizong Fist and defeated his opponent Cheng Tianxiao. Unexpectedly, Cheng Tianxiao suffered a huge blow and passed away. His apprentice Chen Zhen worshiped Huo Yuanjia as his master. A group of people came to Tianjin. Huo Yuanjia, who was highly skilled in martial arts, quickly attracted the attention of the Japanese and was hunted down. They could only take Qiannan to flee to Beijing and set up the Jingwu Sect.
Destined to RebelDestined to Rebel · 1986
Destined to Rebel
1986
Series
The Last ConquestThe Last Conquest · 1994
The Last Conquest
1994
SeriesDrama
Deadly SecretDeadly Secret · 1989
Deadly Secret
7.01989
Series
The story follows the adventures of the protagonist Di Yun, a young peasant who is wrongfully imprisoned after being framed. In his quest for vengeance, he accidentally acquires the Liancheng Swordplay manual (連城劍谱), an ancient artefact prized for not only the skills detailed inside, but also a secret leading to a treasure.