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Phillip Ko

Phillip Ko

Actor and director · Died March 30, 2017, aged 67 · Hong Kong, China

Phillip Ko-fei (June 18, 1949 – March 31, 2017) was a Hong Kong–based actor, screenwriter and film director.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 18, 1949
Died
March 30, 2017 (aged 67)
From
Hong Kong, China
Works as
Actor and director
Titles
47 on MovieCove · 266 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 3% in 30 days

What are Phillip Ko's films like?

Across their 31 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action25 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 44th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 73rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
35%
Bonds
19%
Survival
16%
Power
13%
Self
12%
Society
4%
Justice11 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge8 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival8 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty8 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 31 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 13 · Serious 9 · Dark 9

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 14 · Heightened 11

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 13 · Intense 15

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 8 · Shifting 18 · Whiplash 5

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 12 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 10

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 16 · Relentless 12

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 19 · Engaged 11 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 27 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 4 of 9 analyzed roles.

Shadow
4 of 9
Hero
2 of 9
Mentor
1 of 9
Ally
1 of 9
Trickster
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
19
Thrilling
17
Joyful
11
Absurd
11
Melancholic
8
Other
13

How their films linger

Fun20 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy14
  • Bittersweet11
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Phillip Ko's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 28 of their 47 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (17).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Phillip Ko's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

266 credits, 47 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • 五台山儿女英雄传 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Step Around the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Majong King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Director

  • Barbarity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Soccer Clan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Director · Actor

  • The God of Gun 2003 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • To Catch Thieves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • The Nugget (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Chinese Restaurant Manager

  • Final Edge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Director

  • Jau Tau Mo Lo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Ngai Ching Hei Jeng (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Starlets Sale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • The New Debt Collectors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Shadow Mask (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Red Wood

  • Killing Skill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director · Producer · as Assassin

  • The Story of Freemen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director

  • Angel Cop "Final Crisis" (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director

  • Unbeatables (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director · Actor

  • Concrete War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director

  • Double Trouble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director · Actor

  • Exfernal Affairs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director

  • Legend of Lust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Naughty monk

  • Savage Lawyer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director

  • Set Me Free (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director

  • Sinful Confessions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director

  • Supercop.com (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Director · Writer

  • Millennium Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Director · as Fu's assistant

  • Alpine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Director

  • Blood on Bullet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Producer · Actor

  • Dragnet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Fatal Attraction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Director · Actor

  • Payment in Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Pursuit of a Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • 新警察故事之人间有情 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Internet Mirage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director

  • Royal Sperm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director

  • Lethal Combat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director · as Black Ninja

  • Burning with Desire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director · Actor

  • Hitman's Call (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director · Actor

  • A Sympathetic Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Black Gun Team (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director · Actor

  • Love & Sex in Sung Dynasty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director

  • On the Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director · Actor

  • The Northern Swordsman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director

  • 济公活佛之真假济公 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • The Suspect (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Stunt Coordinator · as Aquino's henchman

  • Buhawi Jack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Director

  • The Three Lustketeers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Pau Shu-Hei

  • Matang agila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Director

  • Techno Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Director · Idea · Producer · Screenplay · Script · Story · as Head Of Black Ninja Gang

  • Techno Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Director · Writer

  • Emperor in Lust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Huling Sagupaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Director

  • Duwelo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Director

  • Yes Madam 5 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Martial Arts Choreographer · Actor

  • Bangis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Director · Actor

  • Power Connection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Director · as Drug Dealer

  • The Adventurers(1995)

    as Wah

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Matira ang Matibay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Director

  • Angel On Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Director · Writer · as Ko Cheung

  • Ultracop 2000 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Director · Actor

  • Guardian Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Director · Actor

  • Deadly Target (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Director · as Wong Jun Lee

  • Secret Admirer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Lethal Panther 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Nakada / Chuda

  • Guns & Roses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Director · as Peter Pang

  • The Vengeance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Battle in Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as General Kim Mu-Sui

  • Fatal Chase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Producer · Actor

  • Hard To Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Actor

  • Killer Flower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • The Son of Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Fury in Red (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Producer

  • Phantom War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Yuen Tai-Fei

  • An Eternal Combat(1991)

    as Director

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Thunder Ninja Kids 2: Wonderful Mission (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Action Director

  • The Cyprus Tigers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · Producer · as King Wu

  • Killer's Romance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Charlie

  • Fatal Termination (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Producer · as Ko Mok-Fu

  • Tiger on the Beat 2(1990)

    as Hawker

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • American Force 5: Mission Dynamo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Action Director

  • Big Brother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • U.S. Catman: Lethal Track (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Action Director

  • Spiritually a Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • The Sniping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Fight to Survive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Wai

  • Just Heroes(1989)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Magnificent 7 Kung-Fu Kids (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Brother Fei

  • Hak do fuk sing(1989)

    Fight Choreographer · as Hitman

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Angel's Mission (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director · Producer · as Crowbar

  • Final Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director · as Sergeant Kau

  • War City 5: Law of Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Action Director

  • Angel Enforcers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Martial Arts Choreographer · as Killer Fei

  • Bloody Brotherhood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • American Commando 9: Guns to Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Action Director

  • Duel of Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Escape from Kingdom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • 18 Times (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Préteur sur Gage Hong

  • Spooky, Spooky(1988)

    as Lover (opening scene)

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • On the Run(1988)

    as No-hands Policeman

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Mistaken Identity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ai B

  • Ruthless Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • The Dragon Family(1988)

    as Keung's Man

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • In the Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as No. 6

  • Paper Marriage(1988)

    as Crazy Eyes

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • American Commando 2 — Hunting Express (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director

  • Tiger on the Beat(1988)

    as Poison Snake Ping

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Dragons Forever(1988)

    as Hua's Bodyguard

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • American Commando: Angel's Blood Mission (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director

  • American Force 2: The Untouchable Glory (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director

  • L.A.Connection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director

  • Platoon the Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director

  • War City 2 - Red Heat Conspiracy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director · Actor

  • War City 3: The Extreme Project (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director

  • War City: Die to Win (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director

  • Zodiac Power 2: Evil Destroyer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Action Director

  • Zombie vs. Ninja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Action Director

  • Official Exterminator 2: Heaven's Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director

  • You're My Destiny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Kumaguza's Hired HK Thug

  • Eastern Condors(1987)

    as Vietnamese Corporal

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Brave Platoon(1987)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Scared Stiff(1987)

    as Inspector Chow's Man

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Curse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Ma's Cousin

  • Ninja: The Battalion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as (archive footage)

  • American Commando 6: Kill Butterfly Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Action Director

  • American Force 3: High Sky Mission (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director

  • Fire Operation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Action Director

  • Ninja Destroyer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Action Director

  • Official Exterminator 3: Joy for Living Dead (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director

  • The Innocent Interloper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Chuen's thug

  • A Man from Holland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Magic Crystal(1986)

    as Shen Kun

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Naughty Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ma Hui

  • Ninja Terminator(1986)

    as Yamato

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Tough Ninja: The Shadow Warrior (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as (as Philip Ko)

  • Millionaires' Express(1986)

    as Mountain Bandit

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Cadets on the Beat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Ninja the Protector (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Ghost Festival (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Inspector Wong

  • Heart of Dragon(1985)

    as Kim's Thug

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars(1985)

    as Boss Lau's Man at Warehouse

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Devil Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • The Flying Mr. B (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Philip Chan

  • This Man Is Dangerous (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Sgt Philip Chen

  • Exciting Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Tung Fu

  • The Master Strikes Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Asst Instructor Shi Tu

  • My Mind, Your Body (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Majestic Thunderbolt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Phillip

  • Lost Virginity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Master Lung

  • Misfire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Secret Service of the Imperial Court (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Tsao Chi-Hsiang

  • I Love Lolanto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Philip Chan

  • Sex Beyond the Grave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Sound Effects Editor · as Officer Kimura

  • Lightning Fists of Shaolin(1984)

    as Golden Cat

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Return of Bastard Swordsman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Divine Doctor Lai Yao Er

  • Profile in Anger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter(1984)

    as Temple Abbot

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Seeding of a Ghost(1983)

    as Chow

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • The Boxer's Omen(1983)

    as Chan Hung

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Shaolin Intruders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Abbot Jianxing / Ye Cheng

  • The Pier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Director · Actor

  • Mission Thunderbolt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as White Tycoon

  • Mercenaries from Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Naiwen

  • Alliance of Hung Sect (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Brothers from the Walled City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Da De

  • Outlaw Genes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sam

  • Fury in Shaolin Temple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Dirty Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Director · Actor

  • Red Rattlesnake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Clan Feuds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ai Tian Fu, the Blind Assassin

  • Legend of a Fighter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Father Fok

  • Dragon Blood(1982)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Great Massacre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Shou xing di yu nu(1982)

    Actor

  • 复仇者 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • 爆破 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Dragon Lee Fights Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Martial Arts Choreographer

  • The Bomb Shell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Screenplay

  • The Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as 'Fingers' Hung

  • Dragon Bruce Lee, Part II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • On Trial (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Action Director

  • Diamond Fight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Dreadnaught(1981)

    as Tam King

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Hired Guns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • The Blazing Ninja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • The Way to Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Two Wondrous Tigers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Robert Ko

  • Fearless Dragons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • The Loot(1980)

    as Killer Ko Yu-Shing

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Tiger Over Wall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Lin Chang

  • Lackey and the Lady Tiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Snake Deadly Act (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Kuo Housekeeper Li Tien-Po

  • Master Killers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Goose Boxer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • The Challenger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Pai Shi Chang

  • Secret Message (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as White Eye Browed Priest

  • Cantonen Iron Kung Foo(1979)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Relentless Broken Blade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Duel of the Seven Tigers(1979)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Gold Connection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Assassin

  • Rivals of the Silver Fox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Iron Fisted Eagle's Claw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Drunken Master

  • Flying Masters of Kung Fu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as One-armed boxer Yu Tien Lung

  • The Incredible Kung Fu Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Chin Fung

  • Choi Lee Fat Kung Fu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Hung Chow

  • The Dragon, the Hero(1979)

    as Ma Ti

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Fists, the Kicks and the Evils (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • The Eighteen Jade Arhats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Lo

  • Manhunt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as To Kan Pei

  • Dragon of the Swords Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as 'Genious Scholar' Wang Li

  • Murder of Murders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • The Souls of the Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • The War of the Boundary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Enter Three Dragons(1978)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Seven Men of Kung-Fu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Shaolin Master and the Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Black Hat

  • The Mysterious Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Shaolin Tough Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as First Fighting Monk

  • The Red Phoenix (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • The Clutch of Power (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Killer 'Fox'

  • The Damned (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Three Scar Chief

  • The Mar's Villa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Fang Kang and his brother

  • Return of the Chinese Boxer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Chen Liu

  • Along Comes a Tiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Shao Lin Kung-Fu Mystagogue(1976)

    as Spinning Blades / Bald Helper

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Shaolin Death Squads (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Snuff Bottle Connection(1977)

    as Corrupt magistrate

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Warriors of the Sacred Temple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as One of the 10 Brothers

  • The Invincible Armour(1977)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Eagle's Claws (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • The Green Jade Statuette (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Brothel Manager (as Kao Fei)

  • Secret Rivals 2(1977)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Struggle With Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • The Hot, the Cool and the Vicious (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Wolf

  • Heroine Kan Lian Chu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Fist of Fury II(1977)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Five Kung Fu Daredevil Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Red Robe Monk

  • The Eight Masters(1976)

    as Mr. Ming

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Fighting of Shaolin Monks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Hot Hand Monk

  • The Killer Meteors(1976)

    as Go Yuen So

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • 7 Man Army(1976)

    as Japanese Ruffian

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Super Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • The Best of Shaolin Kung Fu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Sea Gods and Ghosts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Martial Arts Choreographer · Actor

  • The Black Dragon's Revenge(1975)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Shaolin Vengeance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Blood Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • The Dynamite Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Tuen's Henchman

  • Four Real Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Revenge is Sweet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Crazy Wolf

  • Enter the Dragon(1973)

    as Guard (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • The Boxer from Kwangtung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • None But the Brave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • The Rendezvous of Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • The Return of the Hero of the Waterfront (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Cheng Peng-Ta

  • The Water Margin(1972)

    as Lu's Servant (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Angry Guest(1972)

    as (extra) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • The Boxer from Shantung(1972)

    as Yang's Thug (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • The Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • The Deadly Duo(1971)

    as Hero on Raft

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Duel of Fists (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as (extra) (uncredited)

  • The Anonymous Heroes(1971)

    as Gambler (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • The Singing Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • The Heroic Ones(1970)

    as Wang Chao's Guard

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

Career shape

A full career of 265 titles from 1970 to 2018.

Biggest box office

Enter the Clones of Bruce (2023)

$7.7K worldwide

Highest rated

The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)

Midcredits 92nd

Most popular right now

Shou xing di yu nu (1982)

Film career

Top draw in 1 MovieCove title.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting219 of 265: 182 only acting, 37 with another role · typical Midcredits score57thDirecting61 of 265: 30 only directing, 31 with another roleWriting7 of 265: 1 only writing, 6 with another roleProducing9 of 265: 1 only producing, 8 with another roleOther crew19 of 265: 12 only other crew, 7 with another role

265 titles, 39 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 29 of them.

By decade

1970s71 · 71 acting · 1 crew1980s111 · 90 acting · 29 crew1990s49 · 35 acting · 34 crew2000s33 · 22 acting · 19 crew2010s1 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 11% of 18 roles
7186

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Phillip Ko's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 56th percentile, the median of the 46 of 47 with a score; across their 31 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 48th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 31

Approval · how many liked their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 31

Reach · how many have seen their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 31

Midcredits score across 46 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th16
  • 25th to 49th13
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

23 of their 46 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser23
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed16

Most divisive · actor

Ninja Terminator (1986)

86th percentile spread · 48% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Enter the Dragon (1973)

Midcredits 96th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 27 reviewed titles; fans 69, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Phillip Ko work with?

People who share at least 2 of Phillip Ko's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Fu-Liang Chou shares the most, 7.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles