Lo Wei
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Lo Wei (Chinese: 羅維, sometimes spelled Lo Wai, 12 December 1918 – 20 January 1996) was a Hong Kong film director and film actor best known for launching the martial arts film careers of both Bruce Lee, in The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, and Jackie Chan, in New Fist of Fury.
Lo Wei Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lo Wei 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 Lo Wei's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 90% of Lo Wei'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 Naughty! Naughty!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lo Wei Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lo Wei's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lo Wei has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | News Attack | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Edge of Darkness | Uncle Chat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Criminal Hunter | George's father at fashion show | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Girl with the Dexterous Touch | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Naughty! Naughty! | Nancy's godfather | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | None But the Brave | Commissioner Wu | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Seaman No. 7 | Noodle shop boss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Man Called Tiger | Miyamoto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Hurricane | Minister Chia Chi Tao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Fist of Fury | Inspector Lo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Comet Strikes | Big Boss | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Shadow Whip | Chief Yang of Xuan Wu Security | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Golden Sword | Eight Arm Dragon Bai Chun-Tung | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Raw Courage | Shangguan Hou | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Dragon Swamp | Master Fan Chung Yu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Death Valley | Master Chiu | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Angel Strikes Again | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Black Butterfly | Chief Gai Tian Lui | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Forever and Ever | Liu Yi-Ren | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Summons to Death | Gin Te Biu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Madam Slender Plum | Wang Xue Bin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Angel with the Iron Fists | Chief Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Squadron 77 | Sato | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Call of the Sea | Qi Ding | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Crisis | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Magic Lamp | Prime Minister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Four Brave Ones | Nie Yuting | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Little Lotus | Chin San-Pao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Empress Wu | Minister Pei Yan | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Crusade Against Daddy | Luo Guang-Zhong | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Pistol | Dai Heng | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Black Butterfly | Liang Futing | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | A Shadow over the Chateau | Secretary Wang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Nobody's Child | Birth father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Calendar Girl | Sun Ping | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Love Letter Murder | Liu Zong-Ming | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Diau Charn | Prime Minister Dong Zhuo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Angkor Wat Story - Beautiful Sadness | King of Cambodia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Chase | Yu Pu Yuan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Beyond the Blue Horizon | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Error | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Songs of the Peach Blossom River | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Blood in Snow | Jin Hu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Camille | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lady Balsam's Conquest | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Little Girl Named Cabbage | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Tears of Songstress | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sorrowful Glory | Song Siqing | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sorrows of the Forbidden City | Yuan Shikai | Hit | Similar → |
Lo Wei - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lo Wei?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lo Wei is "Naughty! Naughty!" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Lo Wei acted in?
Lo Wei has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lo Wei?
Other notable films include "The Girl with the Dexterous Touch", "Beyond the Blue Horizon", and "The Chase".