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Lau Kar-leung

Lau Kar-leung

Acting·1934–2013·82 films

Lau Kar-leung (Chinese: 劉家良, 28 July 1934 – 25 June 2013), also known as Liu Chia-liang, was a Hong Kong-based Chinese actor, filmmaker, choreographer and martial artist. Lau is best known for the films he made in the 1970s and 1980s for the Shaw Brothers Studio. One of his most famous works is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin which starred Gordon Liu, as well as Drunken Master II which starred Jackie Chan.

As Actor

The Legend of Drunken Master
The Legend of Drunken Master (1994)Fu Wen-Chi
Twin Dragons
Twin Dragons (1992)Doctor
Seven Swords
Seven Swords (2005)Fu Qingzhu
The One-Armed Swordsman
The One-Armed Swordsman (1967)Ba Shuang
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)Hunter, Helps Yang 5th Escape
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969)Ape's Arms King Yuan Qian
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)Manchu Gym Chief
Heroes of the East
Heroes of the East (1978)Master So
Executioners from Shaolin
Executioners from Shaolin (1977)Governor's Fighter on the Stairs (uncredited)
Legendary Weapons of China
Legendary Weapons of China (1982)Lui Gung / Uncle Yu
Golden Swallow
Golden Swallow (1968)Golden Dragon Branch leader
Pedicab Driver
Pedicab Driver (1989)Casino Boss
Mad Monkey Kung Fu
Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979)Uncle Chan
My Young Auntie
My Young Auntie (1981)Yu Jing-Chuen
Operation Scorpio
Operation Scorpio (1992)Master Lo
Challenge of the Masters
Challenge of the Masters (1976)Ho Fu
Martial Club
Martial Club (1981)Explains Lion Dance in Intro (uncredited)
Drunken Master III
Drunken Master III (1994)Uncle Yan
The Flying Dagger
The Flying Dagger (1969)Thug (uncredited)
The Assassin
The Assassin (1967)Tian Qing (uncredited)
The Magnificent Trio
The Magnificent Trio (1966)Brother Hu
The Banquet
The Banquet (1991)Master Lau
New Kids in Town
New Kids in Town (1990)Uncle
The Lady is the Boss
The Lady is the Boss (1983)Wang Hsieh Yun
Drunken Monkey
Drunken Monkey (2003)Master Man Bill
The Spiritual Boxer
The Spiritual Boxer (1975)Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies (2002)Self - Interviewee
Temple of the Red Lotus
Temple of the Red Lotus (1965)Red Lotus member
The Thirty Million Dollar Rush
The Thirty Million Dollar Rush (1987)
Sons of the Good Earth
Sons of the Good Earth (1965)Japanese Agent
The Sword of Swords
The Sword of Swords (1968)2nd brother
The Twin Swords
The Twin Swords (1965)Red Lotus member
The Trail of the Broken Blade
The Trail of the Broken Blade (1967)Qiu's Fighter with Shield (uncredited)
The Thundering Sword
The Thundering Sword (1967)Lau, Yue's Security Escort member (uncredited)
Twelve Deadly Coins
Twelve Deadly Coins (1969)Meng Gang
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003)Self
Evil Cat
Evil Cat (1987)Master Cheung
Cinema of Vengeance
Cinema of Vengeance (1994)Self (uncredited)
Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen
Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen (2003)Himself
The Amorous Lotus Pan
The Amorous Lotus Pan (1964)Qing's man
The Lotus Lamp
The Lotus Lamp (1965)
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia (2003)Self
Lady Bond
Lady Bond (1966)
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan (1956)Thug
The Blonde Hair Monster
The Blonde Hair Monster (1962)
Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente
Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente (2008)Self
A Bloody Fight
A Bloody Fight (1988)Leung
Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle
Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce Battle (1958)
The Perfumed Arrow
The Perfumed Arrow (1966)Bandit
Jin ou
Jin ou (1967)Henchman
Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell
Wong Fei Hung Trapped in Hell (1959)
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing Ring (1958)
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated Three Bullies with a Rod
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated Three Bullies with a Rod (1953)
The Sweetest Moment
The Sweetest Moment (1967)One of Liu's thugs
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance (1956)Kwok To
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla (1960)
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell (1967)Policeman
How Oriole the Heroine Solved the Case of the Three Dead Bodies
How Oriole the Heroine Solved the Case of the Three Dead Bodies (1959)
The Birth of Yue Fei
The Birth of Yue Fei (1962)
The Killing Flag (Part 1)
The Killing Flag (Part 1) (1963)Ruffian
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon
The Woman in Black and the Black Dragon (1966)BDG Killer 'Sea Tiger'
The Big Chase
The Big Chase (1966)hatchet man
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong (2003)Self
A Couple in Cold War
A Couple in Cold War (1962)
Buddha's Palm Part 1
Buddha's Palm Part 1 (1964)
Girl with Cat's Eye
Girl with Cat's Eye (1967)Detective
The Black Killer
The Black Killer (1967)Gang Member
The Master of Martial Arts film director : Lau Kar-leung
The Master of Martial Arts film director : Lau Kar-leung (2008)
Madam White Snake's Reincarnation
Madam White Snake's Reincarnation (1959)
女毒手
女毒手 (1966)
Tigerkralle Schlägt Zu
Tigerkralle Schlägt Zu (1983)

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