Shum Wai

Acting

Shum Wai

Born May 1, 1948 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony

Died June 9, 2022 · aged 74

Shum Wai (Chinese: 沈威) was born on 1 May 1951 in Hong Kong. He was an actor and writer, known for Long Arm of the Law (1984), Triad Story (1990) and City Warriors (1988). He died on 9 June 2022 in Hong Kong.

Known For

Police Story 3: Super CopPolice Story 3: Super Cop · 1992
Police Story 3: Super Cop
6.91992
MovieActionCrime
A Hong Kong detective teams up with his female Red Chinese counterpart to stop a Chinese drug czar.
Miracles: The Canton GodfatherMiracles: The Canton Godfather · 1989
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
7.11989
MovieCrimeAction
A country boy becomes the head of a gang through the purchase of some lucky roses from an old lady. He and a singer at the gang's nightclub try to do a good deed for the old lady when her daughter comes to visit.
Dragons ForeverDragons Forever · 1988
Dragons Forever
7.21988
MovieActionComedy
A hot-shot lawyer is hired by a Hong Kong chemical plant to dispose of opposition to their polluting ways. But when he falls for a beautiful woman out to stop the plant, he is torn in a conflict of interest and asks his trusty friends Samo and Biao to help out at least until they discover the true purpose of the plant.
The ProtectorThe Protector · 1985
The Protector
6.01985
MovieActionCrime
Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man's daughter, Laura Shapiro, is kidnapped. The Federal authorities suspect that Laura's father is involved with Mr. Ko, a Hong Kong drug kingpin, so the NYC police commissioner sends the two cops to Hong Kong to investigate.
Rape In Public SeaRape In Public Sea · 1993
Rape In Public Sea
4.91993
MovieCrime
A boatload of smugglers are slaughtered by machinegun fire by a bunch of baddies, led by the villain Yuen Wan Tai. A group of Vietnamese refugees living in HK vow revenge on Yuen, who caused each of them harm.
Yes, Madam!Yes, Madam! · 1985
Yes, Madam!
7.21985
MovieActionComedy
Two unlucky thieves break into a just murdered man's hotel room and steal his passport, with a hidden microfilm, wanted by a triad boss. Two ass-kicking women cops—one Chinese, one British—are on the case.
Long Arm of the LawLong Arm of the Law · 1984
Long Arm of the Law
6.91984
MovieActionCrime
A group of desperate Chinese criminals hope to make a quick, effortless score in Hong Kong. Things go afoul, and the gang must hide out until the heat dies down, besmirched with the blood of an undercover cop.
Casino RaidersCasino Raiders · 1989
Casino Raiders
6.51989
MovieActionDrama
Law and Chan are gamblers and friends. Forced into a battle with the Yakuza, How far will friendship go? A high stakes card game will settle it all.

Filmography

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The Tangles LoveThe Tangles Love · 1992
The Tangles Love
4.71992
MovieDramaRomance
Cindy is a modern dancer who has been immersed in the industry for many years. Both her character and technique have been affirmed and respected by the audience and peers. For a long time, Cindy has lived with countless praises and inexhaustible money. Although outsiders see her as a veritable success, in Cindy's heart, she always feels that there is a void that cannot be filled. By chance, Cindy met a dancer named Wang Li. Cindy was very surprised by Wang Li's talent in dancing, so she decided to cultivate this plastic talent well. In order to help Wang Li to the top, Cindy gave Wang Li the position of the protagonist in the dance troupe at all costs. But what Cindy didn't know was that Wang Li was not as innocent as she appeared on the surface.
Once Upon a Time in ShanghaiOnce Upon a Time in Shanghai · 1996
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
8.01996
SeriesDrama
Set in 1930s Shanghai, the story opens with legendary gambler Gon and his vow to recover his father's casino from Shanghai tycoon Fung In his quest, he becomes acquainted with Sou and uncovers her fiance's nefarious conspiracy. Sou gives her heart to Gon, but he can't forget his old love Gu. Meanwhile, up-and-coming gangster Hui Man Keung is quickly making his name in Shanghai. Crossing paths during chaotic times, Hui, Gon, and Ding Lik become brothers and business partners, but Fung recruits Hui and Ding to his side through backhanded methods. Though deeply in love with Fung's daughter Ching Ching, Hui can only turn away from love and friendship when Fung's true nature is revealed. Fung, however, is not about to just let Hui walk away.