David Lam Wai
50Movies
10.0 Best Rating
Biography
A native of Taiwan, David Lam Wai first came to attention in 1984 with his role as the leader of a group of Mainland would-be jewel thieves in Johnny Mak's classic Long Arm of the Law. He got started in movies with bit part roles at Shaw Brothers studios, and after establishing himself as a lead actor, he participated in numerous crime, action, and gangster films throughout the 1980's and 90's.
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Complete Filmography & Verdicts
| Year | Movie | Character | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | No More Bets | Gu Tianzhi's Father | Hit | |
| 2022 | Ghost Story | - | Hit | |
| 2019 | Love Doesn't Come Easy | Zhou Likai | Hit | |
| 2002 | Black Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind | - | Super Hit | |
| 2000 | Wicked Tricks | - | Super Hit | |
| 1996 | To Be No. 1 | Three | Hit | |
| 1993 | Flirting Scholar | King Ning | Super Hit | |
| 1993 | Lord Of East China Sea II | - | Hit | |
| 1993 | Lord Of East China Sea | - | Super Hit | |
| 1993 | All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard | Lu Chien | Hit | |
| 1993 | Drug Tiger | Uncle Hsiung | Hit | |
| 1992 | King of Beggars | Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin | Hit | |
| 1992 | Come from China | 李仲兴 | Super Hit | |
| 1992 | Who's Killer | - | Super Hit | |
| 1991 | Retreat of the Godfather | - | Hit | |
| 1990 | No Way Back | - | Super Hit | |
| 1990 | Takes Two to Mingle | - | Hit | |
| 1989 | Stars & Roses | Hong's boyfriend | Hit | |
| 1989 | Proud and Confident | Chiu | Super Hit | |
| 1989 | Bloody Brotherhood | Cheung Ka Wai | Super Hit | |
| 1988 | Dragons Forever | Thug at Bar | Hit | |
| 1987 | Project A Part II | Superintendent Chun | Hit | |
| 1987 | A Chinese Ghost Story | Swordsman Hsia Hou | Hit | |
| 1987 | Code of Honor | Wang Han | Super Hit | |
| 1986 | Royal Warriors | Raging Bull | Hit | |
| 1986 | The Strange Bedfellow | - | Hit | |
| 1985 | Yes, Madam! | Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief) | Hit | |
| 1985 | Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars | - | Hit | |
| 1985 | Danger Has Two Faces | - | Hit | |
| 1985 | Those Merry Souls | - | Super Hit | |
| 1984 | Opium and the Kung Fu Master | - | Hit | |
| 1984 | Long Arm of the Law | Ho Yiu-Tung | Hit | |
| 1984 | The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter | Temple Monk (uncredited) | Hit | |
| 1983 | Holy Flame of the Martial World | Miu Shan Clan leader | Hit | |
| 1983 | The Lady Assassin | Palace Guard | Hit | |
| 1982 | Buddha's Palm | Clan Member (uncredited) | Super Hit | |
| 1982 | The Fake Ghost Catchers | - | Hit | |
| 1982 | Five Element Ninjas | Hong's Man (uncredited) | Hit | |
| 1982 | Winner Takes All | - | Hit | |
| 1981 | The Duel of the Century | Chief Lama | Hit | |
| 1981 | The Treasure Hunters | Librarian | Hit | |
| 1981 | Murderer Pursues | Rascal at basketball court | Hit | |
| 1981 | Return of the Sentimental Swordsman | Money Clan Member | Hit | |
| 1980 | The Rebel Intruders | Iron Fist Militia / Refugee | Hit | |
| 1980 | Killer Constable | Palace Guard | Hit | |
| 1980 | The Flag of Iron | One of 14 Eagles | Hit | |
| 1980 | Without a Promised Land | - | Hit | |
| 1979 | The Magnificent Ruffians | - | Hit | |
| 1979 | The Daredevils | Soldier | Hit | |
| 1979 | Monkey Kung Fu | Kung Fu pupil | Hit |