Leon Lai

Leon Lai is a Hong Kong-based actor and Cantopop singer. The media refer to Aaron Kwok, Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau and Leon Lai as the Cantopop Four Heavenly Kings (四大天王). He uses the stage name "Li Ming" or "Lai Ming" which literally means "dawn."

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Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)

In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Teddy Chan
CAST:  Donnie Yen  •  Wang Xueqi  •  Leon Lai  •  Tony Leung Ka-fai

In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Teddy Chan
CAST:  Donnie Yen  •  Wang Xueqi  •  Leon Lai  •  Tony Leung Ka-fai

An Empress and the Warriors (2008)

After the death of her father, a woman is forced to take over as empress and fight to save her kingdom.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Ching Siu-Tung
CAST:  Donnie Yen  •  Kelly Chen  •  Leon Lai  •  Guo Xiaodong

After the death of her father, a woman is forced to take over as empress and fight to save her kingdom.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Ching Siu-Tung
CAST:  Donnie Yen  •  Kelly Chen  •  Leon Lai  •  Guo Xiaodong

A Hero Never Dies (1998)

Jack and Martin are gunmen who work for two rival kingpins. Jack and Martin have been fighting on their bosses behalf for close to a year. When a truce is made both Jack and Martin are cut loose. The two men then decide to join forces and take on the gangsters who ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Johnnie To
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  Lau Ching-wan  •  Fiona Leung  •  Yoyo Mung

Jack and Martin are gunmen who work for two rival kingpins. Jack and Martin have been fighting on their bosses behalf for close to a year. When a truce is made both Jack and Martin are cut loose. The two men then decide to join forces and take on the gangsters who ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Johnnie To
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  Lau Ching-wan  •  Fiona Leung  •  Yoyo Mung

Everyday is Valentine (2001)

Wonderful can't meet a man who does not lie -- and then she bumps into professional liar Ok, who pretends to be rich in order to win her heart.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wong Jing
CAST:  Cecilia Cheung  •  Leon Lai  •  Ng Man-tat  •  Kingdom Yuen

Wonderful can't meet a man who does not lie -- and then she bumps into professional liar Ok, who pretends to be rich in order to win her heart.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wong Jing
CAST:  Cecilia Cheung  •  Leon Lai  •  Ng Man-tat  •  Kingdom Yuen

Dream of a Warrior (2001)

When Dean a young detective, falls for a woman who seems to appear only in his dreams. When Dean discovers his amour is the real-life daughter of a Dr. Jang and that the been trapped in a time warp, he journeys back in time to save her. But first he must fend off a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Park Hee-jun
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  Lee Na-young  •  Park Eun-hye  •  Yoon Tae-young

When Dean a young detective, falls for a woman who seems to appear only in his dreams. When Dean discovers his amour is the real-life daughter of a Dr. Jang and that the been trapped in a time warp, he journeys back in time to save her. But first he must fend off a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Park Hee-jun
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  Lee Na-young  •  Park Eun-hye  •  Yoon Tae-young

Heroic Duo (2003)

Tough cop Ken Li (Cheng) is at the top of his game, but he's going to need some help to solve a grisly crime that the offender, a respected police officer, doesn't even remember committing. He seeks out Jack Lai (Lai), a former psychologist now in disgrace and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Benny Chan
CAST:  Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin  •  Leon Lai  •  Karena Lam Kar-Yan  •  Francis Ng

Tough cop Ken Li (Cheng) is at the top of his game, but he's going to need some help to solve a grisly crime that the offender, a respected police officer, doesn't even remember committing. He seeks out Jack Lai (Lai), a former psychologist now in disgrace and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Benny Chan
CAST:  Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin  •  Leon Lai  •  Karena Lam Kar-Yan  •  Francis Ng

Forever Enthralled (2008)

The epic story Mei Lanfang, who overcame the prejudice against artists in 1930s China to become the country's greatest opera star.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chen Kaige
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  Zhang Ziyi  •  Sun Honglei  •  Hong Chen

The epic story Mei Lanfang, who overcame the prejudice against artists in 1930s China to become the country's greatest opera star.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chen Kaige
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  Zhang Ziyi  •  Sun Honglei  •  Hong Chen

Sausalito (2000)

Ella is a divorced Chinese American taxi driver who spends her days ferrying people around the roads of Sausalito, San Francisco. After work, she spends time with her 8-year old son, Scott. Ella meets Mike at Sky House, an infamous pick-up joint. Awkward strangers ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
CAST:  Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk  •  Leon Lai  •  Eric Kot Man-Fai  •  Richard Ng

Ella is a divorced Chinese American taxi driver who spends her days ferrying people around the roads of Sausalito, San Francisco. After work, she spends time with her 8-year old son, Scott. Ella meets Mike at Sky House, an infamous pick-up joint. Awkward strangers ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
CAST:  Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk  •  Leon Lai  •  Eric Kot Man-Fai  •  Richard Ng

Golden Chicken 2 (2003)

The year is 2046 and 82 year old Golden Chicken Kum, spots a heartbroken man planning to take memory loss-pills. Claiming that Hong Kong people have a way of forgetting, she begins to recap part of her life story, starting in 2003 during a time where she was ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Samson Chiu
CAST:  Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu  •  Jacky Cheung  •  Andy Lau  •  Leon Lai

The year is 2046 and 82 year old Golden Chicken Kum, spots a heartbroken man planning to take memory loss-pills. Claiming that Hong Kong people have a way of forgetting, she begins to recap part of her life story, starting in 2003 during a time where she was ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Samson Chiu
CAST:  Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu  •  Jacky Cheung  •  Andy Lau  •  Leon Lai

The Banquet (1991)

Developer Tsang Siu-Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer, Boss Hung has secured the other two properties. Both aim to buy all four so they can knock them down and build hotels.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tsui Hark  •  Joe Cheung Tung-cho  •  Clifton Ko Chi-Sum  •  Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting
CAST:  Eric Tsang  •  Carol Cheng  •  Richard Ng  •  Andy Lau

Developer Tsang Siu-Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer, Boss Hung has secured the other two properties. Both aim to buy all four so they can knock them down and build hotels.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tsui Hark  •  Joe Cheung Tung-cho  •  Clifton Ko Chi-Sum  •  Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting
CAST:  Eric Tsang  •  Carol Cheng  •  Richard Ng  •  Andy Lau

The Wicked City (1992)

Based on the popular Japanese series of novels, The Wicked City is about a futuristic Hong Kong on the verge of a take over by the Reptoids—ruthless monsters disguised as humans. They work amongst us, they live within us, and their destiny is our demise. Packed ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Mak Tai-kit
CAST:  Jacky Cheung  •  Roy Cheung  •  Leon Lai  •  Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung

Based on the popular Japanese series of novels, The Wicked City is about a futuristic Hong Kong on the verge of a take over by the Reptoids—ruthless monsters disguised as humans. They work amongst us, they live within us, and their destiny is our demise. Packed ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Mak Tai-kit
CAST:  Jacky Cheung  •  Roy Cheung  •  Leon Lai  •  Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung

Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996)

Jun arrives in Hong Kong from mainland China, hoping to be able to earn enough money to marry his girlfriend back home. He meets the streetwise Qiao and they become friends. As friendship turns into love, problems develop, and although they seem meant for each ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Chan
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk  •  Kristy Yang  •  Christopher Doyle

Jun arrives in Hong Kong from mainland China, hoping to be able to earn enough money to marry his girlfriend back home. He meets the streetwise Qiao and they become friends. As friendship turns into love, problems develop, and although they seem meant for each ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Chan
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk  •  Kristy Yang  •  Christopher Doyle

City Hunter (1993)

A self-indulgent private investigator winds up on a cruise ship full of rich patrons, gorgeous women, murderous terrorists, and scarce food.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wong Jing
CAST:  Jackie Chan  •  Joey Wong  •  Kumiko Goto  •  Chingmy Yau

A self-indulgent private investigator winds up on a cruise ship full of rich patrons, gorgeous women, murderous terrorists, and scarce food.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wong Jing
CAST:  Jackie Chan  •  Joey Wong  •  Kumiko Goto  •  Chingmy Yau

Lady of the Dynasty (2015)

The tragic story of a Tang Dynasty imperial consort who was the favorite of the Emperor Xuanzong.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Zhang Yimou  •  Tian Zhuangzhuang  •  Cheng Shiqing
CAST:  Fan Bingbing  •  Leon Lai  •  Wu Zun  •  Joan Chen

The tragic story of a Tang Dynasty imperial consort who was the favorite of the Emperor Xuanzong.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Zhang Yimou  •  Tian Zhuangzhuang  •  Cheng Shiqing
CAST:  Fan Bingbing  •  Leon Lai  •  Wu Zun  •  Joan Chen

Gun n' Rose (1992)

Mr Lung, the boss of a criminal family, decides that his adopted son Alan should be his successor. However, this decision doesn’t suit Mr Lung’s biological sons Simon and Bowie, so they intend to get rid of their adopted brother. Alan manages to escape death and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clarence Yiu-leung Fok
CAST:  Andy Lau  •  Simon Yam  •  Alan Tang  •  Leon Lai

Mr Lung, the boss of a criminal family, decides that his adopted son Alan should be his successor. However, this decision doesn’t suit Mr Lung’s biological sons Simon and Bowie, so they intend to get rid of their adopted brother. Alan manages to escape death and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clarence Yiu-leung Fok
CAST:  Andy Lau  •  Simon Yam  •  Alan Tang  •  Leon Lai

Night Peacock (2016)

Liu Yifei plays Elso, a reputed French flutist who travels from Paris to Chengdu. Her life is compared to the one of a night peacock, an eternal conflict between life and death, love and time. A night peacock, by Fabre’s definition, is a moth with the life goal of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dai Sijie
CAST:  Liu Yifei  •  Leon Lai  •  Liu Ye  •  Yu Shaoqun

Liu Yifei plays Elso, a reputed French flutist who travels from Paris to Chengdu. Her life is compared to the one of a night peacock, an eternal conflict between life and death, love and time. A night peacock, by Fabre’s definition, is a moth with the life goal of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dai Sijie
CAST:  Liu Yifei  •  Leon Lai  •  Liu Ye  •  Yu Shaoqun

The Guest (2016)

Zheng Kai, a successful businessman, suffers an unexpected loss. Angry and frustrated, he goes for a drink. A mysterious taxi driver takes him home, but he leaves his phone number for the driver because he didn't have money for the fare. However, the driver begin ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lim Dae-wung
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  Han Chae-young  •  Geng Le  •  Chris Tong

Zheng Kai, a successful businessman, suffers an unexpected loss. Angry and frustrated, he goes for a drink. A mysterious taxi driver takes him home, but he leaves his phone number for the driver because he didn't have money for the fare. However, the driver begin ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lim Dae-wung
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  Han Chae-young  •  Geng Le  •  Chris Tong

The Secret (2016)

The ghost of a woman who died after an avalanche returns to live with her husband, who has not been able to overcome her death.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Barbara Wong
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  JJ Lin  •  Patrick J Molloy  •  Wang Luodan

The ghost of a woman who died after an avalanche returns to live with her husband, who has not been able to overcome her death.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Barbara Wong
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  JJ Lin  •  Patrick J Molloy  •  Wang Luodan

Wine War (2017)

When a world renowned Chinese sommelier residing in France is contacted by his childhood buddy in China to help him auction for a bottle of 1855 vintage wine on behalf of the Chinese government, he agrees without question. Little does he realize he is about to be ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Leon Lai
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  Du Juan  •  Lily Ji Li  •  Zhang Hanyu

When a world renowned Chinese sommelier residing in France is contacted by his childhood buddy in China to help him auction for a bottle of 1855 vintage wine on behalf of the Chinese government, he agrees without question. Little does he realize he is about to be ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Leon Lai
CAST:  Leon Lai  •  Du Juan  •  Lily Ji Li  •  Zhang Hanyu

I Do (1985)

Ann is from a wealthy family, but her father wants her to live by her own means after further studies in the States. She works in a florist shop. The young man, Ben, who works in the photographic shop opposite to the florist is attracted by Ann. Despite assistance ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ga-Ho Lau
CAST:  Wai-Lun Wan  •  Ann Bridgewater  •  Liu Wai-Hung  •  Carroll Gordon

Ann is from a wealthy family, but her father wants her to live by her own means after further studies in the States. She works in a florist shop. The young man, Ben, who works in the photographic shop opposite to the florist is attracted by Ann. Despite assistance ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ga-Ho Lau
CAST:  Wai-Lun Wan  •  Ann Bridgewater  •  Liu Wai-Hung  •  Carroll Gordon
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