
Danny Lee Sau-Yin
ActingAbout Danny Lee Sau-Yin
Danny Lee Sau-Yin (Chinese: 李修賢, born August 6, 1952) is a Hong Kong actor, film producer, screenwriter, director, action director and presenter. He is best known for frequently portraying Hong Kong police officers in films such as "Law With Two Phases" (1984), "The Killer" (1989) and "The Untold Story" (1993). He won the award for Best Leading Actor at the 1984 Golden Horse Awards.
Danny Lee Sau-Yin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Danny Lee Sau-Yin reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Danny Lee Sau-Yin's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Danny Lee Sau-Yin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains River Of Fury, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Danny Lee Sau-Yin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Danny Lee Sau-Yin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Danny Lee Sau-Yin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Red River | Boss Sha Ba | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hong Kong History Y | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | He is My Enemy, Partner and Father-In-Law | Sgt. Bruce Lee / Y2K | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | To Be No. 1 | Officer Kent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | City Cop | Insp. Lee Tit Kin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Case of the Cold Fish | Commander Lee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Shoot to Kill | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Sword Stained with Royal Blood | Golden Snake Man / Ha Suet Yee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Invincible | Brother Fire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Rhythm of Destiny | Bee / Lee Ka Yin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Powerful Four | Luk Kong | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Blue Lightning | Lam Sau Yat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Against All | Tom Cheung | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Big Score | Inspector Kung Ching | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | No Way Back | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Unmatchable Match | Inspector Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Takes Two to Mingle | Lee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Killer | Insp. Li Ying / Little Eagle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Criminal Hunter | Officer Li Ta Hsiu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | No Compromise | Captain Lee Ta Wei | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Code of Honor | Superintendent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | City on Fire | Fu / Tiger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Innocent Interloper | Sergeant Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Brotherhood | Lui | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Parking Service | Stanley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Cop of the Town | Romeo Lee Wai Ming | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Chase a Fortune | Mr. Tse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Law with Two Phases | Chief B | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Perfect Match | Insp. Li | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Funny Boys | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Coolie Killer | Chung's Boss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Behind the Storm | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Stunning Gambling | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Murderer Pursues | Ah Shen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Executor | Pang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Night of the Assassins | Kwang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Informer | Shiu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Brothers | Insp. Zhang Zhiqiang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Killers on Wheels | Si Wei | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | All Mixed Up | Tianxiong | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Big Holdup | Chen Jiuzai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Imposter | Tseng Yung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | All Men Are Brothers | Chang Shun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Gambling Syndicate | Fang Da | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Temperament of Life | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Two Faces of Love | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | This Time I'll Make You Rich | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Gossip Street | Brother Chau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | River Of Fury | Ye Zhuang-Zi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Water Margin | White Stripe, Chang Shun | Hit | Similar → |
Danny Lee Sau-Yin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Danny Lee Sau-Yin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Danny Lee Sau-Yin is "River Of Fury" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Danny Lee Sau-Yin acted in?
Danny Lee Sau-Yin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Danny Lee Sau-Yin?
Other notable films include "The Gambling Syndicate", "Behind the Storm", and "The Criminal Hunter".




