Danny Lee Sau-Yin
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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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Danny Lee Sau-Yin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Danny Lee Sau-Yin's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 70% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Danny Lee Sau-Yin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Blue Lightning, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Danny Lee Sau-Yin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Danny Lee Sau-Yin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Danny Lee Sau-Yin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Crossing Hennessy | Uncle Ching | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Red River | Boss Sha Ba | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Triad Wars | Senior Inspector Liu Chi Chung | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | He is My Enemy, Partner and Father-In-Law | Sgt. Bruce Lee / Y2K | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Young and Dangerous 5 | Officer Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | To Be No. 1 | Officer Kent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | City Cop | Insp. Lee Tit Kin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Asian Connection | Ah Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Case of the Cold Fish | Commander Lee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Organized Crime & Triad Bureau | Inspector San Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Sword Stained with Royal Blood | Golden Snake Man / Ha Suet Yee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Untold Story | Officer Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Run and Kill | Inspector Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Invincible | Brother Fire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Rhythm of Destiny | Bee / Lee Ka Yin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Powerful Four | Luk Kong/No Head | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Blue Lightning | Lam Sau Yat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Against All | Tom Cheung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Big Score | Inspector Kung Ching | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Undeclared War | Inspector Bong | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | No Way Back | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Unmatchable Match | Inspector Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Takes Two to Mingle | Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tiger on the Beat 2 | Sgt Lam Yik Lim | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Just Heroes | Sou | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Killer | Insp. Li Ying / Little Eagle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Rich and Famous | Inspector Cheung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Code of Honor | Superintendent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | City on Fire | Fu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Innocent Interloper | Sergeant Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Brotherhood | Lui | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Cop of the Town | Romeo Lee Wai Ming | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Law with Two Phases | Chief B | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Shanghai 13 | Black Sniper | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Perfect Match | Insp. Li | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Coolie Killer | Chung's Boss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | What Price Honesty? | Ying Hao | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Murderer Pursues | Ah Shen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Executor | Pang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Brave Archer 2 | Ouyang Ke | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Brave Archer | Ouyang Ke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Killers on Wheels | Si Wei | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Killer Clans | Tieh Cheng-kang / Sun Chien's Friend/ Hsiao Tieh | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Big Holdup | Chen Jiuzai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | All Men Are Brothers | Chang Shun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Gossip Street | Brother Chau | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Savage Five | Wei Min Hui | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The House of 72 Tenants | Robs Ah Fook's wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Blood Brothers | Hair Bandit Leader | Average | 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 "Blue Lightning" with a rating of 9.0/10.
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 "No Way Back", "Cop of the Town", and "Code of Honor".