Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Also Known As: Andrew Lau, Andrew Lau Wai Keung, Andrew Lau Wai-keung
Biography: Andrew Lau Wai-Keung (Chinese: 劉偉強, born 4 April 1960) is a Hong Kong film director, producer, and cinematographer. Lau began his career in the 1980s and 1990s, serving as a cinematographer to filmmakers such as Ringo Lam, Wong Jing and Wong Kar-wai. In the 1990s, Lau decided to have more creative freedom as a cinematographer by becoming a film director and producer. Apart from making films in his native Hong Kong, Lau has also made films in China, Korea and the United States. A highly prolific filmmaker, Lau has made films in a variety of genres, and is most notable in the West for his action and crime films which include the Young and Dangerous film series, the Infernal Affairs trilogy (the latter co-directed together with Alan Mak), and Revenge of the Green Dragons (executive produced by Martin Scorsese).
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Birthday: April 04, 1960
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Gender: Male
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A Simple Life
Overview: The relationship between a middle-aged man and the elderly woman who has been the family's helper for sixty years.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2012-03-09
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Tai Chi Zero
Overview: In legendary Chen Village, everyone is a martial arts master, using their powerful Chen Style Tai Chi in all aspects of their lives. Lu Chan has arrived to train, but the villagers are forbidden to teach Chen Style to outsiders, and do their best to discourage him by challenging him to a series of fights. Everyone, from strong men to young children, defeats him using their Tai Chi moves. But when a man from the village's past returns with a frightening steampowered machine and plans to build a railroad through the village at any costs, the villagers realize they may have no choice but to put their faith in Lu Chan... who has a secret power of his own.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2012-09-27
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Inspiration Nightmare
Overview: plot is unknown
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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I Am Somebody
Overview: A young man travels from his hometown to Hengdian, the place where the country's biggest movies are filmed. Like many others, his dream is to become a movie star. However, the life of an actor proves to be very harsh, and only a select few will ever be anything more than extras.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2015-07-03
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Twin Dragons
Overview: Twins, separated at birth, end up as a Hong Kong gangster and a New York concert pianist. When the pianist travels to Hong Kong for a concert, the two inevitably get mistaken for each other.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1992-01-15
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The Rooftop
Overview: Wax and his friends are the happiest kids in the city of Galilee. Living on the rooftops of this bustling metropolis, sometimes life can be tough, but they still churn out songs all day, and dance under the stars at night. But when Wax meets his dream girl, a billboard beauty named Starling, fate takes him on a wild ride through the high and low parts of the town he loves.
Genres: Action Comedy Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2013-07-19
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Growing Up
Overview: A group of friends are starting their senior year in a HK highschool. A new girl is the new student of the school and one of the friends from the group falls in love with her.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1996-09-12
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Young and Dangerous 4
Overview: 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.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1997-03-28
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Kung Fu Jungle
Overview: A martial arts instructor working at a police academy gets imprisoned after killing a man by accident. But when a vicious killer starts targeting martial arts masters, the instructor offers to help the police in return for his freedom.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime Adventure
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2014-10-31
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The Captain
Overview: Based on the true story of a pilot who had to ensure the safety of 128 passengers and crew members on the plane when its windshield became damaged mid-flight. The incident is regarded as one of the miracles in aviation history.
Genres: Thriller Action Adventure Family
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2019-09-30
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Little Cop
Overview: Ever since he was a child, Lee Chi-kin has been determined to become a police officer, despite the fact that he comes from a family of criminals. As an adult, he joins the police force, where he is first placed with the Narcotics Bureau. During a drug raid operation, he catches a drug dealer. He is later transferred, first to the Anti-Porno Bureau where he falls in love with a call girl, then to the Regional Crime Unit where he works under Inspector Chu. During a drug raid operation, Lee kills drug lord Ng Cheung. Ng's father hires a killer, Thousand Faces Man to take revenge on Lee. After several confrontations, Lee finally brings Thousand Faces Man to justice. The corrupt director of a mental hospital places Lee in the mental hospital for a year, during which time he develops mental disorders. After being discharged from the hospital, he becomes a restaurant waiter.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1989-03-25
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As the Light Goes Out
Overview: Firefighters in Hong Kong's Pillar Point uncover dangerous truths as they battle an out-of-control inferno on Christmas Eve.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2014-01-02
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Against All
Overview: A love triangle between a singer and two men; one good, the other evil.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1990-12-28
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Keeper of Darkness
Overview: Street-smart exorcist Fatt has an unique method of dealing with vengeful spirits: He negotiates with them and persuades them to let go of their grudges. After recordings of his exorcisms go viral, Fatt attracts the attentions of a murderous spirit who’s targeting mediums, as well as a troublesome reporter who takes great interest in Fatt and his close relationship with a female spirit.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2015-11-26
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A Century of Light and Shadow
Overview: Revisit 100 years of Chinese cinema through the RTHK TV program A Century of Light and Shadow. Aired in 2005, this interesting and informative documentary traces the development of the Chinese film industry from the pioneering years to contemporary times. From the volley between Mandarin and Cantonese films to the rise of the New Wave, this program touches on all the major trends and developments that have helped define Chinese cinema and explores different genres and representative figures and films. From actors to directors, over 200 film industry names, including Jackie Chan, John Woo, Sammo Hung, Connie Chan, Andrew Lau, Peter Chan, and Lau Ching Wan, appear in the program, bringing their intimate knowledge of the industry and providing insight about what lies ahead for Chinese cinema.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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Golden Job
Overview: A group of former mercenaries reunite to plan an epic heist: boosting a truck full of medicine held by a foreign intelligence agency to supply a refugee camp in need. But when they find the truck is actually filled with stolen gold, the band of brothers realize they’ve been double-crossed by one of their own - and putting the situation right will be all out war.
Genres: Action Adventure Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2018-09-20
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The Guillotines
Overview: In the time of the Qing Dynasty, the Emperor Yongzheng created a secret army known as the Guillotines. It was the job of the Guillotines to protect the Emperor by killing anyone who posed a threat to him or his rule. After 348 successful missions to eliminate their target, the 349th assignment proves to be their last.
Genres: Action History Adventure Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2012-12-20
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Curry & Pepper
Overview: Two best friends and cop partners become the subject of a beautiful news reporter's documentary. The two soon find themselves competing for screen time as well as the love of the reporter while after a murderous arms dealer.
Genres: Comedy Action Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1990-05-23
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Kung Fu Stuntmen
Overview: A new documentary film revisits the golden age of kung fu stuntmen and action directors in Hong Kong during the 1960s-'80s, exploring their pain and struggles. The documentary is a tribute to kung fu stuntmen. “They risked their lives for stunts,” said kung fu choreographer Yuen Bin. In their heyday, these stuntmen and choreographers presented the best, most creative and most complicated kung fu fight sequences anywhere in the world, creating stunts that looked seemingly impossible.
Genres: Documentary Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2021-08-28
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From Vegas to Macau III
Overview: A gambler is targeted for murder during the wedding of his daughter to his protege.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2016-02-06
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