Nam Yin

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Nam Yin

Born June 11, 1953 · Hong Kong, China (age 73)

Nam Yin (Chinese: 南燕, born June 11, 1953), originally named Lam Ling-Nam, is a Hong Kong film screenwriter, director, producer, lyricist, and actor. His first credited screenplay was Prison on Fire, co-written with his brother Ringo Lam Ling-Tung. He went on to write and produce notable films including Women Prison (1988), School on Fire (1988), Wild Search (1989), Triads - The Inside Story (1989)…

Known For

Prison on FirePrison on Fire · 1987
Prison on Fire
★ 7.01987
MovieCrimeDrama
A veteran inmate takes a newcomer under his wing as the pair confront both other violent inmates and the prison's corrupt wardens.
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in SaigonA Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon · 1989
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
★ 6.41989
MovieActionCrime
Before the events of A Better Tomorrow (1986), Mark 'Gor' Lee heads to Saigon during the Vietnam War to bring home his uncle and cousin, but his task becomes complicated when a well-known criminal tries to help him.
All of a SuddenAll of a Sudden · 1996
All of a Sudden
★ 6.01996
MovieCrimeDrama
An erotic mystery in which two couples engage in multiple layers of passion, betrayal and murder.
Young and Dangerous 4Young and Dangerous 4 · 1997
Young and Dangerous 4
★ 6.21997
MovieActionCrime
The boss of the Hung Hing gang, Tian Sang, has died. Ho Nam and Hon Bun find Sangs younger brother, Yang to lead the gang. Meanwhile, Hon Bun receives news that his younger brother, a leader of the Tuen Mun gang has been assasinated. They travel to Hong Kong to settle the matter.
The AdventurersThe Adventurers · 1995
The Adventurers
★ 5.81995
MovieActionThriller
After the murder of his parents and sister at the hands of the villianous gun-running billionaire Ray Lui, crack fighter pilot Yan vows revenge.
Don't Stop My Crazy Love for YouDon't Stop My Crazy Love for You · 1993
Don't Stop My Crazy Love for You
★ 6.01993
MovieThrillerCrime
News reporter Kitty Wong attracts lots of fans for her beauty and talents, but one of them wants more from her than the others.
Peace HotelPeace Hotel · 1995
Peace Hotel
★ 5.91995
MovieActionCrime
After his wife's murder, Ping sets up a Peace Hotel to act as a sanctuary for anyone who needs protecting. One day, a mysterious woman shows up who seeks shelter from a gang hunting her. Vowing to never turn anyone away, Ping must decide whether to help the women or risk confronting the gang.
Full ContactFull Contact · 1992
Full Contact
★ 6.81992
MovieActionCrime
In an effort to get his buddy out of a gambling debt, Jeff agrees to join forces with Judge in a weapons heist. The job goes bad and Judge betrays Jeff. Jeff plots the ultimate revenge on Judge and his followers and it is a question of whether he can follow through with his plan.

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Troublesome Night 2Troublesome Night 2 · 1997
Troublesome Night 2
★ 5.51997
MovieComedyHorror
The second chapter of the "Troublesome Night" series, this movie consists of three stories. The first story is about a girl that called a radio show for advice and comfort after her boyfriend died tragically. One of the station DJs unconsciously suggested that she should commit suicide if she wants to be reunited with her beau. Unfortunately, the girl takes the suggestion and the DJ becomes racked with guilt as the girl's ghost returns to haunt him. The second story is about a group of friends voyage to the sea. During the trip, they encountered mysterious events after they rescued an eerie woman from a boat wreckage. The third story is about another DJ that quit his job after the untimely deaths of his co-workers. To escape the pain, he becomes a street racer. But, his thrill rides were hindered when he stumbled upon a sinister spirit by the roadside

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