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Lau Kar-leung
Directing

Lau Kar-leung

Born 1934-07-28
Xinhui, Guangdong, China
Department: Directing

Biography

Lau Kar-leung (Chinese: 劉家良, 28 July 1934 – 25 June 2013), also known as Liu Chia-liang, was a Hong Kong-based Chinese actor, filmmaker, choreographer and martial artist. Lau is best known for the films he made in the 1970s and 1980s for the Shaw Brothers Studio. One of his most famous works is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin which starred Gordon Liu, as well as Drunken Master II which starred Jackie Chan.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Lau Kar-leung

The Legend of Drunken Master
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The Legend of Drunken Master

1994
TMDB3.8
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III

1993
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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

1978
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Twin Dragons
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Twin Dragons

1992
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Return to the 36th Chamber
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Return to the 36th Chamber

1980
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Seven Swords
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Seven Swords

2005
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The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
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The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

1974
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Celebrity Talk Show
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Celebrity Talk Show

1989
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The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
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The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

1984
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The One-Armed Swordsman
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The One-Armed Swordsman

1967
TMDB3.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (229 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
猜拳猜拳Ma RuiTV Series2015
翠兰的爱情翠兰的爱情Self / AppearanceTV Series2014
The Master of Martial Arts film director : Lau Kar-leungThe Master of Martial Arts film director : Lau Kar-leungSelf / AppearanceMovie2008
Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidenteDragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidenteSelfMovie2008
Seven SwordsSeven SwordsFu QingzhuMovie2005
Seven SwordsSeven SwordsFight ChoreographerMovie2005
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong KongChop Socky: Cinema Hong KongSelfMovie2003
Drunken MonkeyDrunken MonkeyMaster Man BillMovie2003
Drunken MonkeyDrunken MonkeyDirectorMovie2003
Drunken MonkeyDrunken MonkeyMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie2003
Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong StuntmenRed Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong StuntmenHimselfMovie2003
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu XiaCinema Hong Kong: Wu XiaSelfMovie2003
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung FuCinema Hong Kong: Kung FuSelfMovie2003
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the MoviesThe Art of Action: Martial Arts in the MoviesSelf - IntervieweeMovie2002
Drunken Master IIIDrunken Master IIIUncle YanMovie1994
Drunken Master IIIDrunken Master IIIDirectorMovie1994
Drunken Master IIIDrunken Master IIIMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1994
The Legend of Drunken MasterThe Legend of Drunken MasterFu Wen-ChiMovie1994
The Legend of Drunken MasterThe Legend of Drunken MasterDirectorMovie1994
The Legend of Drunken MasterThe Legend of Drunken MasterMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1994
Cinema of VengeanceCinema of VengeanceSelf (uncredited)Movie1994
The Bare-Footed KidThe Bare-Footed KidMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1993
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IIITeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IIIMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1993
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IIITeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IIIStunt CoordinatorMovie1993
Operation ScorpioOperation ScorpioMaster LoMovie1992
Operation ScorpioOperation ScorpioStunt CoordinatorMovie1992
Operation ScorpioOperation ScorpioMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1992
Spirit of the DragonSpirit of the Dragon李百川TV Series1992
Twin DragonsTwin DragonsDoctorMovie1992
The BanquetThe BanquetMaster LauMovie1991
New Kids in TownNew Kids in TownUncleMovie1990
Tiger on the Beat 2Tiger on the Beat 2DirectorMovie1990
Celebrity Talk ShowCelebrity Talk Show刘家良TV Series1989
Pedicab DriverPedicab DriverCasino BossMovie1989
Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta HitAces Go Places V: The Terracotta HitDirectorMovie1989
A Bloody FightA Bloody FightLeungMovie1988
Tiger on the BeatTiger on the BeatDirectorMovie1988
Tiger on the BeatTiger on the BeatMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1988
The Thirty Million Dollar RushThe Thirty Million Dollar RushSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
The Thirty Million Dollar RushThe Thirty Million Dollar RushAction DirectorMovie1987
Evil CatEvil CatMaster CheungMovie1987
Evil CatEvil CatMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1987
Martial Arts of ShaolinMartial Arts of ShaolinDirectorMovie1986
Disciples of the 36th ChamberDisciples of the 36th ChamberManchu Gym ChiefMovie1985
Disciples of the 36th ChamberDisciples of the 36th ChamberDirectorMovie1985
Disciples of the 36th ChamberDisciples of the 36th ChamberScreenplayMovie1985
Disciples of the 36th ChamberDisciples of the 36th ChamberMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1985
The 8 Diagram Pole FighterThe 8 Diagram Pole FighterHunter, Helps Yang 5th EscapeMovie1984
The 8 Diagram Pole FighterThe 8 Diagram Pole FighterDirectorMovie1984
The 8 Diagram Pole FighterThe 8 Diagram Pole FighterMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1984
The 8 Diagram Pole FighterThe 8 Diagram Pole FighterScreenplayMovie1984
Tigerkralle Schlägt ZuTigerkralle Schlägt ZuSelf / AppearanceMovie1983
Shaolin and Wu TangShaolin and Wu TangProducerMovie1983
Shaolin and Wu TangShaolin and Wu TangStunt CoordinatorMovie1983
Shaolin and Wu TangShaolin and Wu TangCoordinating ProducerMovie1983
The Lady Is the BossThe Lady Is the BossWang Hsieh YunMovie1983
The Lady Is the BossThe Lady Is the BossDirectorMovie1983
The Lady Is the BossThe Lady Is the BossScreenplayMovie1983
The Lady Is the BossThe Lady Is the BossMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1983
Cat vs. RatCat vs. RatDirectorMovie1982
Cat vs. RatCat vs. RatMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1982
Legendary Weapons of ChinaLegendary Weapons of ChinaLui Gung / Uncle YuMovie1982
Legendary Weapons of ChinaLegendary Weapons of ChinaDirectorMovie1982
Legendary Weapons of ChinaLegendary Weapons of ChinaMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1982
Legendary Weapons of ChinaLegendary Weapons of ChinaScreenplayMovie1982
Martial ClubMartial ClubExplains Lion Dance in Intro (uncredited)Movie1981
Martial ClubMartial ClubDirectorMovie1981
Martial ClubMartial ClubMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1981
My Young AuntieMy Young AuntieYu Jing-ChuenMovie1981
My Young AuntieMy Young AuntieDirectorMovie1981
My Young AuntieMy Young AuntieScreenplayMovie1981
My Young AuntieMy Young AuntieMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1981
Return to the 36th ChamberReturn to the 36th ChamberDirectorMovie1980
Return to the 36th ChamberReturn to the 36th ChamberMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1980
Clan of the White LotusClan of the White LotusMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1980
Fists and GutsFists and GutsMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1979
Mad Monkey Kung FuMad Monkey Kung FuUncle ChanMovie1979
Mad Monkey Kung FuMad Monkey Kung FuDirectorMovie1979
Mad Monkey Kung FuMad Monkey Kung FuMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1979
Dirty HoDirty HoDirectorMovie1979
Dirty HoDirty HoMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1979
The Shadow BoxingThe Shadow BoxingDirectorMovie1979
The Shadow BoxingThe Shadow BoxingMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1979
Green Hat GuyGreen Hat GuyMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1979
Heroes of the EastHeroes of the EastMaster SoMovie1978
Heroes of the EastHeroes of the EastDirectorMovie1978
Heroes of the EastHeroes of the EastMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1978
Dirty Kung FuDirty Kung FuMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1978
Shaolin MantisShaolin MantisDirectorMovie1978
Shaolin MantisShaolin MantisMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1978
Breakout from OppressionBreakout from OppressionDirectorMovie1978
Breakout from OppressionBreakout from OppressionMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1978
The 36th Chamber of ShaolinThe 36th Chamber of ShaolinDirectorMovie1978
The 36th Chamber of ShaolinThe 36th Chamber of ShaolinMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1978
Secret of the Shaolin PolesSecret of the Shaolin PolesChoreographerMovie1977
Executioners from ShaolinExecutioners from ShaolinGovernor's Fighter on the Stairs (uncredited)Movie1977
Executioners from ShaolinExecutioners from ShaolinDirectorMovie1977
Executioners from ShaolinExecutioners from ShaolinMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1977
Challenge of the MastersChallenge of the MastersHo FuMovie1976
Challenge of the MastersChallenge of the MastersDirectorMovie1976
Challenge of the MastersChallenge of the MastersMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1976
Boxer RebellionBoxer RebellionMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1976
The Spiritual BoxerThe Spiritual BoxerChien's Disciple (uncredited)Movie1975
The Spiritual BoxerThe Spiritual BoxerDirectorMovie1975
The Spiritual BoxerThe Spiritual BoxerMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1975
The Fantastic Magic BabyThe Fantastic Magic BabyChoreographerMovie1975
All Men Are BrothersAll Men Are BrothersMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1975
Five Shaolin MastersFive Shaolin MastersMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1974
Young Lovers on Flying WheelsYoung Lovers on Flying WheelsMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1974
The Legend of the 7 Golden VampiresThe Legend of the 7 Golden VampiresMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1974
Heroes TwoHeroes TwoMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1974
Three Styles of Hung School's Kung FuThree Styles of Hung School's Kung FuFight ChoreographerMovie1974
The PirateThe PirateMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1973
Blood BrothersBlood BrothersMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1973
The DelinquentThe DelinquentMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1973
Man of IronMan of IronMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1972
The Delightful ForestThe Delightful ForestMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1972
The Angry GuestThe Angry GuestMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1972
The Boxer from ShantungThe Boxer from ShantungMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1972
Duel of FistsDuel of FistsMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1971
The Anonymous HeroesThe Anonymous HeroesMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1971
The New One-Armed SwordsmanThe New One-Armed SwordsmanMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1971
The Heroic OnesThe Heroic OnesMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1970
Swordswomen ThreeSwordswomen ThreeStunt CoordinatorMovie1970
RedressRedressStunt CoordinatorMovie1969
RedressRedressFight ChoreographerMovie1969
Supreme SwordStunt CoordinatorMovie1969
The Invincible FistThe Invincible FistMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1969
The Flying DaggerThe Flying DaggerThug (uncredited)Movie1969
The Flying DaggerThe Flying DaggerMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1969
Twelve Deadly CoinsTwelve Deadly CoinsMeng GangMovie1969
Twelve Deadly CoinsTwelve Deadly CoinsStunt CoordinatorMovie1969
Return of the One-Armed SwordsmanReturn of the One-Armed SwordsmanApe's Arms King Yuan QianMovie1969
Return of the One-Armed SwordsmanReturn of the One-Armed SwordsmanMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1969
The Singing ThiefThe Singing ThiefMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1969
The Sword of SwordsThe Sword of Swords2nd brotherMovie1968
The Sword of SwordsThe Sword of SwordsMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1968
Golden SwallowGolden SwallowGolden Dragon Branch leaderMovie1968
Golden SwallowGolden SwallowMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1968
Buddhist Spiritual PalmAction DirectorMovie1968
Buddhist Spiritual Palm ReturnedBuddhist Spiritual Palm ReturnedAction DirectorMovie1968
Dragnet of the LawMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1967
The AssassinThe AssassinTian Qing (uncredited)Movie1967
The AssassinThe AssassinMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1967
Rape of the SwordRape of the SwordFight ChoreographerMovie1967
The Strange Hero Yi ZhimeiBossMovie1967
The Golden CatMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1967
To Rose with LoveTo Rose with LoveMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1967
Girl with Cat's EyeGirl with Cat's EyeDetectiveMovie1967
Girl with Cat's EyeGirl with Cat's EyeMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1967
A Death PassA Death PassAction DirectorMovie1967
The One-Armed SwordsmanThe One-Armed SwordsmanBa ShuangMovie1967
The One-Armed SwordsmanThe One-Armed SwordsmanMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1967
The Perilous RescueSelf / AppearanceMovie1967
The Perilous RescueAction DirectorMovie1967
Golden EagleGolden EagleHenchmanMovie1967
The Thundering SwordThe Thundering SwordLau, Yue's Security Escort member (uncredited)Movie1967
The Sweetest MomentThe Sweetest MomentOne of Liu's thugsMovie1967
The Sweetest MomentThe Sweetest MomentMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1967
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of HellLady in Black Cracks the Gate of HellPolicemanMovie1967
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of HellLady in Black Cracks the Gate of HellMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1967
The HeroineThe HeroineMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1967
The Black KillerThe Black KillerGang MemberMovie1967
The Black KillerThe Black KillerMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1967
The Trail of the Broken BladeThe Trail of the Broken BladeQiu's Fighter with Shield (uncredited)Movie1967
The Trail of the Broken BladeThe Trail of the Broken BladeMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1967
The Female ChivalryAction DirectorMovie1967
Return of Lady BondReturn of Lady BondMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1966
One Duel Too Many (Part 2)武士Movie1966
One Duel Too Many (Part 2)Action DirectorMovie1966
One Duel Too ManyAction DirectorMovie1966
The Perfumed ArrowThe Perfumed ArrowBanditMovie1966
The Magnificent TrioThe Magnificent TrioBrother HuMovie1966
The Big ChaseThe Big Chasehatchet manMovie1966
The Big ChaseThe Big ChaseMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1966
Lady BondLady BondSelf / AppearanceMovie1966
Lady BondLady BondMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1966
中原奇俠中原奇俠北岳猿猴Movie1966
The Woman in Black and the Black DragonThe Woman in Black and the Black DragonBDG Killer 'Sea Tiger'Movie1966
The Woman in Black and the Black DragonThe Woman in Black and the Black DragonMartial Arts ChoreographerMovie1966
女毒手女毒手Self / AppearanceMovie1966
The Black Musketeer 'F'The Black Musketeer 'F'Martial Arts ChoreographerMovie1966
The Jade BowThe Jade BowAction DirectorMovie1966
The Twin SwordsThe Twin SwordsRed Lotus memberMovie1965
Temple of the Red LotusTemple of the Red LotusRed Lotus memberMovie1965
The All-powerful Flute: Part 2Self / AppearanceMovie1965
The Lotus LampThe Lotus LampSelf / AppearanceMovie1965
Sons of the Good EarthSons of the Good EarthJapanese AgentMovie1965
The Amorous Lotus PanThe Amorous Lotus PanQing's manMovie1964
Buddha's Palm (Part 1)Buddha's Palm (Part 1)(Uncredited) Xiu Zhao, disciple of the Cross GateMovie1964
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part TwoThe Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part TwoSelf / AppearanceMovie1964
The Devil and Her Magic Needles, Part OneSelf / AppearanceMovie1964
The Killing Flag (Part 1)The Killing Flag (Part 1)RuffianMovie1963
The Secret Book (New Series), Part 2Self / AppearanceMovie1963
万剑之王Self / AppearanceMovie1963
仙剑神魔(上集)Self / AppearanceMovie1963
The Blonde Hair MonsterThe Blonde Hair MonsterSelf / AppearanceMovie1962
The Birth of Yue FeiThe Birth of Yue FeiSelf / AppearanceMovie1962
The Flaming MountainThe Flaming MountainSelf / AppearanceMovie1962
Secret Book (Part 3)Self / AppearanceMovie1962
A Couple in Cold WarA Couple in Cold WarSelf / AppearanceMovie1962
The Story of Wong Ang the HeroineCheung SamMovie1960
Wong An Vs. the Flying TigersThugMovie1960
娘子軍封王漢將Movie1960
Apartment MurderSelf / AppearanceMovie1960
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the GorillaWong Fei Hung's Battle with the GorillaSelf / AppearanceMovie1960
How Oriole the Heroine Solved the Case of the Three Dead BodiesHow Oriole the Heroine Solved the Case of the Three Dead BodiesSelf / AppearanceMovie1959
Wong Fei Hung Trapped in HellWong Fei Hung Trapped in HellSelf / AppearanceMovie1959
Madam White Snake's ReincarnationMadam White Snake's ReincarnationSelf / AppearanceMovie1959
Wong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing RingWong Fei-Hung's Battle with the Five Tigers in the Boxing RingSelf / AppearanceMovie1958
Wong Fei-Hung's Fierce BattleWong Fei-Hung's Fierce BattleSelf / AppearanceMovie1958
風火鬼頭刀Self / AppearanceMovie1957
The White Crane HeroSelf / AppearanceMovie1956
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at GuanshanWong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at GuanshanThugMovie1956
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival DisturbanceWong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival DisturbanceKwok ToMovie1956
羊城殲霸戰馬騮廣Movie1956
黃飛鴻擂台比武Self / AppearanceMovie1956
黃飛鴻大鬧佛山Self / AppearanceMovie1956
黃飛鴻大戰雙門底Self / AppearanceMovie1956
黃飛鴻三戲女鏢師Self / AppearanceMovie1956
黃飛鴻義救龍母廟Self / AppearanceMovie1956
黃飛鴻怒吞十二獅Self / AppearanceMovie1956
黃飛鴻鐵雞鬥蜈蚣Self / AppearanceMovie1956
黃飛鴻龍舟奪錦Self / AppearanceMovie1956
黃飛鴻水底三擒蘇鼠廉Self / AppearanceMovie1956
黃飛鴻沙面伏神犬Self / AppearanceMovie1956
黃飛鴻威震四牌樓Self / AppearanceMovie1955
How Wong Fei-Hung Defeated Three Bullies with a RodHow Wong Fei-Hung Defeated Three Bullies with a RodSelf / AppearanceMovie1953
海底骷髅塔(上集)Self / AppearanceMovie—