Lau Siu-Ming

Acting

Lau Siu-Ming

Born October 13, 1931 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China] (age 94)

Lau Siu-Ming (Chinese: 劉兆銘) is a Hong Kong dancer and actor. He started his acting career in TVB. He starred in the movie The Butterfly Murders (蝶變) for the first time in 1979.

Known For

The Legend of Drunken MasterThe Legend of Drunken Master · 1994
The Legend of Drunken Master
7.51994
MovieActionComedy
Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong must fight against the foreigners using his Drunken Boxing style, and overcome his father's antagonism as well.
A Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost Story · 1987
A Chinese Ghost Story
7.31987
MovieFantasyAction
A naïve young tax collector for the imperial government winds up spending the night in a haunted temple. There he falls in love with a beautiful woman who, unfortunately, is dead. With the aid of a powerful Daoist Swordsman, he must defeat undead hordes, overcome a sinister Tree Demoness, and descend to the pits of hell, to fight for the spirit he loves.
The Untold StoryThe Untold Story · 1993
The Untold Story
6.31993
MovieComedyCrime
Macau cops begin to suspect a man running a pork buns restaurant of murder, after tracing the origin of a case full of chopped up human remains that washed ashore, which leads them to him.
A Chinese Ghost Story IIIA Chinese Ghost Story III · 1991
A Chinese Ghost Story III
6.51991
MovieActionComedy
100 years after the events of the first film, Buddhist Bai Yun and his disciple Fong journey through a small town to transport a golden idol of Buddha. However, local thieves thwart their journey, forcing them to take shelter at the ghostly Orchid Temple.
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.
SwordsmanSwordsman · 1990
Swordsman
7.01990
MovieActionAdventure
A kung-fu manual known as the Sacred Scroll is stolen from the Emperor's library. An army detachment is sent to recover it. Meanwhile, a young swordsman and his fellow disciple are accidentally drawn into the chaos.
Project A Part IIProject A Part II · 1987
Project A Part II
7.11987
MovieActionComedy
Dragon is now transferred to be the police head of Sai Wan district, and has to contend with a gangster kingpin, anti-Manchu revolutionaries, some runaway pirates, Manchu Loyalists and a corrupt police superintendent.
The MedallionThe Medallion · 2003
The Medallion
5.62003
MovieThrillerFantasy
A Hong Kong detective suffers a fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion and is transformed into an immortal warrior with superhuman powers.

Movies

The Legend of Drunken MasterThe Legend of Drunken Master · 1994
The Legend of Drunken Master
7.51994
MovieActionComedy
Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong must fight against the foreigners using his Drunken Boxing style, and overcome his father's antagonism as well.
A Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost Story · 1987
A Chinese Ghost Story
7.31987
MovieFantasyAction
A naïve young tax collector for the imperial government winds up spending the night in a haunted temple. There he falls in love with a beautiful woman who, unfortunately, is dead. With the aid of a powerful Daoist Swordsman, he must defeat undead hordes, overcome a sinister Tree Demoness, and descend to the pits of hell, to fight for the spirit he loves.
The Untold StoryThe Untold Story · 1993
The Untold Story
6.31993
MovieComedyCrime
Macau cops begin to suspect a man running a pork buns restaurant of murder, after tracing the origin of a case full of chopped up human remains that washed ashore, which leads them to him.
A Chinese Ghost Story IIIA Chinese Ghost Story III · 1991
A Chinese Ghost Story III
6.51991
MovieActionComedy
100 years after the events of the first film, Buddhist Bai Yun and his disciple Fong journey through a small town to transport a golden idol of Buddha. However, local thieves thwart their journey, forcing them to take shelter at the ghostly Orchid Temple.
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.
SwordsmanSwordsman · 1990
Swordsman
7.01990
MovieActionAdventure
A kung-fu manual known as the Sacred Scroll is stolen from the Emperor's library. An army detachment is sent to recover it. Meanwhile, a young swordsman and his fellow disciple are accidentally drawn into the chaos.
Project A Part IIProject A Part II · 1987
Project A Part II
7.11987
MovieActionComedy
Dragon is now transferred to be the police head of Sai Wan district, and has to contend with a gangster kingpin, anti-Manchu revolutionaries, some runaway pirates, Manchu Loyalists and a corrupt police superintendent.
The MedallionThe Medallion · 2003
The Medallion
5.62003
MovieThrillerFantasy
A Hong Kong detective suffers a fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion and is transformed into an immortal warrior with superhuman powers.
The Armed PolicewomenThe Armed Policewomen · 1995
The Armed Policewomen
8.01995
Movie
Dirty Harry meets Charlie's Angels in this cheapie crime thriller directed by Chueng Kon-man. Hoping to stem Hong Kong's exploding crime rate, the police decide to issue guns to select number of female officers. Soon bumbling veteran Madam Chu (Carrie Ng) and young eager beaver rookie Ling (Valerie Chow) are assigned as partners. On their first day on the job together, they happen upon a massive arms cache belonging to notorious gangster Law Man-tat (Ng Man-tat). Soon afterwards, Chu's husband and son are murdered by mobland thugs. Looking for revenge, she goes undercover as a crime world lawyer, winning Law's trust. Yet when she tries to transfer some incriminating evidence onto a computer disc, she gets caught red handed. Chu is beaten and strapped to a bomb, while her abductors demand $10 million ransom. Meanwhile, Ling who fell for rakish detective Ng (Roy Cheung) is working on her own way to free Chu and get the baddies.
Police Story 2Police Story 2 · 1988
Police Story 2
7.11988
MovieActionCrime
The Hong Kong super-cop must stop a group of blackmailing bombers at the same time that the villains of the first Police Story are out for revenge.
A Chinese Ghost Story IIA Chinese Ghost Story II · 1990
A Chinese Ghost Story II
6.81990
MovieFantasyAction
After escaping false imprisonment, Ling Choi-San crosses paths with a pair of rebellious women. Though mourning the loss of his ghostly love, his broken heart must heal in a hurry in order to face a new series of paranormal encounters and adventures.
Dr. LambDr. Lamb · 1992
Dr. Lamb
5.41992
MovieCrimeHorror
An abnormal taxi driver lusts for blood every rainy night, and several young women are killed as a result. The murderer, Laiu, likes to take photos of the victims dismembered bodies as mementos. Inspector Lee is called onto the case in this bizarre thriller.
A Better Tomorrow IIA Better Tomorrow II · 1987
A Better Tomorrow II
7.11987
MovieActionCrime
A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.
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.
The BanquetThe Banquet · 1991
The Banquet
5.81991
MovieComedy
Developer Tsang Siu Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer Boss Hung has secured the other two. Both aim to buy all four so they can knock them down and build hotels.
The Prince of Temple StreetThe Prince of Temple Street · 1992
The Prince of Temple Street
6.11992
MovieRomanceCrime
Andy Lau stars in The Prince of Temple Street, a classic triad story of honor and righteousness. Andy Lau is "The Twelfth Young Master", so called because he was raised by twelve foster parents from the triad underworld. A lifelong resident of Temple Street, the Young Master is intimately familiar with the triad life, having been around triads his whole life. But things change when he meets a beautiful missionary named Teresa (Joey Wang). She desires to bring hope and faith to Temple Street, and the Young Master is drawn towards her.
The SwordThe Sword · 1980
The Sword
7.11980
MovieAction
Swordsman Li Mak-Jan is on a quest to duel the powerful and reclusive Hua Qian Shu. But will a cursed sword and the intrigues of the martial world bring him fame or tragedy?
Call Girl '88Call Girl '88 · 1988
Call Girl '88
4.81988
MovieDrama
A depressing tale dealing with five women involved with prostitution and the effects it has on their love and family lives. High class or low class, each is just as sad.
Righting WrongsRighting Wrongs · 1986
Righting Wrongs
7.61986
MovieActionComedy
Jason Chan, a Hong Kong lawyer, is angry at the way the law protects criminals and decides to take the law into his own hands, dishing out vigilante justice when a key witness and his entire family are murdered. But hotshot cop Cindy Si is soon on Chan's case, and the situation unravels into a fight that only a few will survive.
The Crazy Companies IIThe Crazy Companies II · 1988
The Crazy Companies II
6.31988
MovieComedy
One the day Horny to get married, his two pals Frank and Kai told him to avoid the trap of marriage. However his finacee forced him to sign the certificate. Kwai, Horny's other pal had a firm with his brother Fu. Fu could not manage the office and owed the Fok's family 2M and Fok's manager Robert persuaded to merge Fu's company. The three pals joined Fok's to solve the crisis...
Bloody BeastBloody Beast · 1994
Bloody Beast
5.71994
MovieHorrorCrime
After having been sexually aroused and then humiliated by a woman who was breast-feeding her baby while he was a child, a young man named Chen Siu-hsiong (Lawrence Ng) will go on a wild murder spree where he will kill every woman that he see breast-feeding her child in public.
Last RomanceLast Romance · 1988
Last Romance
5.91988
MovieDramaRomance
Best friends So-so and Nancy fall in love with the same handsome Japanese boy, who cannot fulfill both girls' destinies.
Blue LightningBlue Lightning · 1991
Blue Lightning
8.01991
MovieActionDrama
Danny Lee is a retired cop investigating the murder of his wife, witnessed only by his son.
TwistTwist · 1995
Twist
5.61995
MovieCrime
An armored truck carrying $170 million is held up by a sophisticated ring of bank robbers. The police are at wit's end.

TV Shows

Police CadetPolice Cadet · 1984
Police Cadet
7.01984
SeriesDrama
Police Cadet '84 was a TV series which included such stars in TVB as Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, and notably, Carina Lau. The story centered on a couple of young "cadets" in the Police Cadet School. Tragedy, romance, conflicts, and intrigues were featured. The series was immediately followed by a sequels titled "New Police Cadet '85" and "New Police Cadet '88". Both sequels stars Tony Leung.
American PlayhouseAmerican Playhouse · 1982
American Playhouse
6.61982
SeriesDramaComedy
American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.
The Legend of the Condor HeroesThe Legend of the Condor Heroes · 1983
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
8.21983
SeriesDrama
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1983. The 59 episodes long series is divided into three parts. This 1983 version is considered by many to be a classic television adaptation of the novel and features the breakthrough role of Barbara Yung, who played Huang Rong.
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.
SandwichesSandwiches · 1983
Sandwiches
6.01983
Series
The Return of the Condor HeroesThe Return of the Condor Heroes · 1983
The Return of the Condor Heroes
7.61983
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade from 31 October 1983 to 6 January 1984 in Hong Kong.
The Criminal InvestigatorThe Criminal Investigator · 1995
The Criminal Investigator
9.01995
SeriesDrama
The Criminal Investigator is a 1995 Hong Kong police procedural television drama. Produced by Jonathan Chik and edited by Chow Yuk-ming, the drama is a TVB production. The story follows a team of investigators from the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau unit of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force.
The Duke of Mount DeerThe Duke of Mount Deer · 1984
The Duke of Mount Deer
7.41984
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
The Duke of Mount Deer is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Deer and the Cauldron. It was first aired on TVB in 1984.
The Shell GameThe Shell Game · 1980
The Shell Game
5.31980
SeriesDrama
Set in 1930s Guangdong, when the gambling industry was in full bloom. One of the greatest gamblers in all of Southern China is Law Sei Hoi, who is dubbed as "Divine Eyes of the South" due to his keen eyesight, which he has used to win a great number of games. In addition to his recognition as a highly-skilled gambler, Law Sei Hoi is the owner of a number of casinos in Guangzhou. Tam Sing, an orphan, wanting to be a gambler himself, pursues Law Sei Hoi, asking him to accept him as a disciple. A blossoming romance begins to emerge between his teacher, Law Sei Hoi and his older sister, Tam Siu Tong, who is a well-known Cantonese opera singer. Hung Biu, the rival of Lo Sei Hoi and a gambling tycoon from Guangxi, however, plans to take over the Guangzhou gambling industry.
Demi-Gods and Semi-DevilsDemi-Gods and Semi-Devils · 1982
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
7.51982
SeriesDrama
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is a 1982 Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. The 50 episodes long series is divided into two parts, with their Chinese titles as 天龍八部之六脈神劍 and 天龍八部之虛竹傳奇 respectively.
The Grand CanalThe Grand Canal · 1987
The Grand Canal
7.01987
Series
The drama is a story that details the fall of the Sui Dynasty, and what it took to lead to the eventual rise of the Tang Dynasty.
Young's Female WarriorYoung's Female Warrior · 1981
Young's Female Warrior
1.01981
Series
The Turbulent DecadeThe Turbulent Decade · 1986
The Turbulent Decade
1986
Series
Set in the tumultuous 70s and 80s in Hong Kong, a group of young people from different backgrounds pursue their dreams amidst the rapidly changing city. Tian Yongtai accidentally kills someone and goes to prison, where he befriends Xu Weikang. After his release, Tian's complicated love triangle with his ex-girlfriend and a friend leads to unexpected challenges, with Weikang becoming a formidable foe. The drama explores themes of friendship, love, and justice as Tian faces a difficult choice.
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.
The Rough RideThe Rough Ride · 1985
The Rough Ride
10.01985
SeriesDrama
The Rough Ride is a TVB television series, premiered in 1985. Theme song "Me and You, He and Me" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Anita Mui.
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.
Happy SpiritHappy Spirit · 1985
Happy Spirit
1985
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
The Price Of Growing UpThe Price Of Growing Up · 1987
The Price Of Growing Up
7.01987
SeriesDrama
The Legend of the Book and SwordThe Legend of the Book and Sword · 1987
The Legend of the Book and Sword
1987
Series
The Battle Among the ClansThe Battle Among the Clans · 1985
The Battle Among the Clans
7.01985
Series
The story begins with the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong coming to an end in 1945 and the remaining Japanese dying or leaving the territory. The British colonial government have yet to fully resume its duties. Citizens themselves are flushing out the remaining traitors one by one. Soon, multiple societies of different legions were formed within the HK underground. Each one tries to control the city in a time of very weak and corrupt governance.
The Smiling Proud WandererThe Smiling Proud Wanderer · 1984
The Smiling Proud Wanderer
7.51984
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Racing PeakRacing Peak · 1993
Racing Peak
6.01993
SeriesDrama
Take Care Your HighnessTake Care Your Highness · 1985
Take Care Your Highness
1985
SeriesDrama
DestinyDestiny · 1982
Destiny
1982
SeriesDrama