Lui Leung Wai Movies
SPL power duo Wilson Yip and Donnie Yen re-team for this raucous action film about a loose-cannon cop on the trail of three drug-dealing brothers. Jun (Yen) is the kind of cop who always gets his man, but may set a whole city block ablaze in the process. Though his superiors are constantly on his case, Jun knows how to get the job done and never hesitates to innovate in times of crisis. Archer (Lui Leung Wai), Tony (Collin Chou), and Tiger (Xing Yu) are three dope slingers who supply the product for much of the local drug trade, and Jun is determined to take them down at all costs. Assisting Jun in his task is undercover cop Wilson (Louis Koo), a seasoned veteran capable of infiltrating the gang and gaining their trust. Though Wilson is at first successful in his mission, his cover is soon blown and a fierce battle leaves him unable to walk on his own. Fortunately for the good guys, Archer is captured in the violent fracas. While at first this seems like a major coup for law enforcement, the small victory takes a grim turn when vengeful brother Tiger vows to eliminate sole witness Wilson before the case ever goes to trial. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Donnie Yen, Louis Koo, (more)
- 1994
Chan Tung-chuen directs this action-adventure flick cum court room drama. Shen Hwa-min (Ray Lui Leung-wai) is a successful Hong Kong barrister who learns that his brother is fleeing a murder rap in mainland China. Of course, before he can defend his sibling, he has to find him, which proves to be no easy matter since he is also being pursued by undercover cop Tieh-pin (Veronica Yip Yuk-hing) and a mob assassin hired by the victim's relatives. Meanwhile, mainland defense lawyer Wu Bin-chin (Lam Wai) tries to convince a witness who might be able to clear Shen's brother to testify. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lui Leung Wai, Veronica Yip, (more)
Based on a true story, this Hong Kong crime and action drama follows the rise to power of a mainland gangster who has come to Hong Kong to do business. His ruthless willingness to engage in violence quickly gains him a prominent place in that city's rackets, but he wants to be number one. In a number of very violent battles with gang members of the current number one, he finally attains the goal he seeks, displacing his rival before being condemned to a term in prison. Reviewers found that this action film paints a sufficiently realistic picture of the true crime situation in Hong Kong and is extremely instructive, in sharp contrast with the violent crime fantasies of director John Woo. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lui Leung Wai, Kent Cheng, (more)
- 1982
As Fong (Chu Kit, aka Hsu Sye), a successful television star goes back to spend some time at the center where she learned the acting profession, she thinks back to her friend Angie (Chong Jing Yee) who was blessed with a wealthy home, but suffered from neglect as her divorced father devoted himself exclusively to his personal and professional life. After their reunion has rekindled their friendship, Fong and Angie feel a growing attraction for the same classmate, Cheung (Manfred Ng aka Ng Siu Kong) who is himself drawn to Angie. Although Angie rebuffs him once she learns that her friend Fong is interested in Cheung, she cannot resist the man's charms and ends up sleeping with him. Afterwards, beset by guilt she refuses to have anything to do with Cheung, and also falls deeper and deeper into the drug scene. Her father has remarried and she is more alone than ever. As the drama builds to the final performance of the graduating class, Angie is nowhere to be found and Fong continues with her part, in despair over the missing Angie. Both the final death scene of the class's performance and the fate of Angie are interwoven, as Fong learns the truth and changes as a result. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- 1981
In a tale of drama and adventure, young journalist Andy Cameron (Robert Walker) has to get into Cambodia (it is assumed this is during the genocidal reign of Pol Pot). Cameron has to smuggle out his girlfriend Mieng (Nit Alisa) before she is killed (along with the other two million Cambodians), but he cannot manage this alone. He enlists the aid of an American Vietnam vet and the help of a few Khmer men. Eventually, Cameron makes his way into Cambodia where he encounters many dangers, some human and some inhuman (though the thousands of landmines that pose a continuing threat to a now peaceful Cambodia are not mentioned here). ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Christopher George, Woody Strode, (more)
