Jeffrey Lau
Encyclopedia
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai is a Hong Kong
film director
, screenwriter
, actor
and producer
. He was born on August 2, 1952. Liu Zhenwei is famous for writing and directing "mo lei tau
" comedies. His comedies include the A Chinese Odyssey
duology (with Stephen Chow
) and Chinese Odyssey 2002
, the latter which was voted Best 2002 Film by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society
.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
. He was born on August 2, 1952. Liu Zhenwei is famous for writing and directing "mo lei tau
Mo lei tau
Mo lei tau is a name given to a type of humour originating from Hong Kong during the late 20th century. It is a phenomenon which has grown largely from its presentation in modern film media. Its humour arises from the complex interplay of cultural subtleties significant in Hong Kong...
" comedies. His comedies include the A Chinese Odyssey
A Chinese Odyssey
A Chinese Odyssey is a pair of 1994 films, directed by Jeffrey Lau and starring Stephen Chow, Karen Mok, Ng Man Tat, and Athena Chu. The first movie in the duology is A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box and the second is A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella...
duology (with Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow Sing-Chi is a Hong Kong actor, comedian, screenwriter, film director and producer.- Professional career :Stephen Chow began as a temporary actor for TVB. He entered TVB in early 1980s, and was trained there, although he had few opportunities to appear in films. Chow graduated from...
) and Chinese Odyssey 2002
Chinese Odyssey 2002
Chinese Odyssey 2002 is a 2002 Hong Kong film written and directed by Jeffrey Lau and produced by Wong Kar-wai. It stars Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Faye Wong, Zhao Wei and Chang Chen....
, the latter which was voted Best 2002 Film by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society
Hong Kong Film Critics Society
The Hong Kong Film Critics Society , founded in 1995, is the first organization of film critics and professionals in Hong Kong. It is also a member of FIPRESCI.-History:...
.
Filmography
- NomadNomad (1982 film)Nomad is a 1982 Hong Kong film directed by Patrick Tam. It is about the experiences of a group of youngsters who feel lost and try to find the true meaning of life. Nomad is considered as one of the representatives of the Hong Kong New Wave films.-Plot:Louis is a lovely young man from a rich...
(1982) - My Darling, My Goddess (1982)
- Coolie Killer (1982)
- Yellow PerilYellow PerilYellow Peril was a colour metaphor for race that originated in the late nineteenth century with immigration of Chinese laborers to various Western countries, notably the United States, and later associated with the Japanese during the mid 20th century, due to Japanese military expansion.The term...
(1984) - Hong Kong Butcher (1985)
- Operation Pink Squad (1986)
- The Haunted Cop Shop (1987)
- Eastern CondorsEastern CondorsEastern Condors is a 1987 Hong Kong action film set in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. It was directed by and starred Sammo Hung along with Yuen Biao and Yuen Wah...
(1987) - Flaming Brothers (1987)
- Operation Pink Squad II (1987)
- Carry on Hotel (1988)
- The Haunted Cop Shop II (1988)
- Thunder Cops II (1989)
- All for the WinnerAll for the WinnerAll for the Winner is a 1990 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Jeffrey Lau and Corey Yuen.This is the movie that launched Stephen Chow to stardom...
(1990) - Mortuary Blues (1990)
- The Top BetThe Top BetThe Top Bet is a 1991 film directed by Jeffrey Lau. It is a spin-off of the All for the Winner series, with only Ng Man Tat and Anita Mui act as Blackie Tat and Sing's sister and Stephen Chow in a cameo appearance as Sing.-Cast:* Anita Mui - Mei / Sing's sister* Carol Cheng - The Queen of...
(1991) - The Top Bell (1991)
- Fist of Fury 1991Fist of Fury 1991Fist of Fury 1991 is a 1991 Hong Kong film directed by Choh Chung-Sing, and starring Stephen Chow in the lead role. Aside from a few parodied scenes, the film bears no other similarities to the Bruce Lee film Fist of Fury except in title only...
(1991) - Lethal Contact (1991)
- Today's Hero (1991)
- 92 Legendary La Rose Noire (1992)
- Rose Rose I Love You (1993)
- The Eagle Shooting HeroesThe Eagle Shooting HeroesThe Eagle Shooting Heroes is a 1993 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Jeffrey Lau. It is a parody of Louis Cha's novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes.-Production:...
(1993) - The Bride with White HairThe Bride with White HairThe Bride with White Hair is a 1993 Hong Kong film directed by Ronny Yu and starring Brigitte Lin and Leslie Cheung.The film's main character, Lian Nichang, is loosely based on the protagonist of Liang Yusheng's novel Baifa Monü Zhuan, which had earlier served as source material for the 1982 film...
(1993) - A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box (1994)
- Ashes of TimeAshes of Time-Critical:When the film opened in Hong Kong it received mixed reviews. Critics found it so elliptical that it was almost impossible to make out any semblance of a plot, something very rare in a wuxia film....
(1994) - Treasure Hunt (1994)
- Love and the City (1994)
- A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (1994)
- Out of the Dark (1995)
- Fallen AngelsFallen Angels (1995 film)Fallen Angels is a 1995 Hong Kong movie written and directed by Wong Kar-wai, starring Leon Lai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Michelle Reis, Charlie Yeung and Karen Mok.Fallen Angels can be seen as a companion piece to Chungking Express...
(1995) - Mahjong Dragon (1996)
- Black Rose II (1997)
- Timeless RomanceTimeless RomanceTimeless Romance is a 1998 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Jeffrey Lau and David Lai, starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai. It won "Best Screenplay" and "Film of Merit" at the 1999 Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards....
(1998) - Chinese Odyssey 2002Chinese Odyssey 2002Chinese Odyssey 2002 is a 2002 Hong Kong film written and directed by Jeffrey Lau and produced by Wong Kar-wai. It stars Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Faye Wong, Zhao Wei and Chang Chen....
(2002) - Second Time AroundSecond Time Around (film)Second Time Around is a 2002 Hong Kong film starring Ekin Cheng, Cecilia Cheung and Jonathan Ke Quan.-Description:Film's story takes place back in time about a thief and a policewoman . In this film, Ekin Cheng plays a thief and Cecilia Cheung plays a police woman and Jonathon Ke Quan plays...
(2002) - Kung Fu HustleKung Fu HustleKung Fu Hustle is a 2004 action comedy film directed and produced by, and starring Stephen Chow. The other film producers were Chui Po-chu and Jeffrey Lau, while the screenplay was written by Huo Xin, Chan Man-keung, and Tsang Kan-cheung...
(2004) - A Chinese Tall StoryA Chinese Tall StoryA Chinese Tall Story is a 2005 Hong Kong fantasy adventure film, written and directed by Jeffrey Lau.-Synopsis:It is a twisted story about the monk Tripitaka and his three disciples who are journeying west to acquire Buddhist scriptures. While stopping in Shache City , they come under attack by...
(2005) - Kungfu Cyborg: Metallic Attraction (2009)
- Just Another Pandora's BoxJust Another Pandora's BoxJust Another Pandora's Box, also known as Once Upon a Chinese Classic, is a 2010 Hong Kong parody film directed by Jeffrey Lau and starring Ronald Cheng, Gigi Leung, Betty Sun, Eric Tsang, Huang Bo, Guo Degang, Gillian Chung, and Patrick Tam. It is a spiritual successor to Lau's two-part 1994 film...
(2010) - The Fantastic Water Babes (2010)
- East Meets West 2011East Meets West 2011East Meets West 2011 is a 2011 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Jeffrey Lau and Susie Au.-Cast:* Karen Mok* Eason Chan* Alex Fong* Stephy Tang* Ekin Cheng* Jaycee Chan...
(2011)