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Chung Lam

Chung Lam

Actor · Died January 31, 2021, aged 76 · Macao (now Macao SAR, China)

Lam Chung (林聰) was an actor born in 1945 in Portuguese Colonial Macao. He was known for Bullet in the Head (1990), Robotrix (1991) and The Iceman Cometh (1989). He died on January 31, 2021 in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 1, 1945
Died
January 31, 2021 (aged 76)
From
Macao (now Macao SAR, China)
Works as
Actor
Titles
19 on MovieCove · 83 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 38 days to Oct 27Down 9% in 30 days

What are Chung Lam's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action11 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 56th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 28th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 33rd percentile
: browse their Drama 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
Bonds
27%
Morality
26%
Power
17%
Survival
13%
Self
11%
Society
5%
Revenge4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression2 titles, browse their movies with this themePower2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 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 3 · Serious 5 · Dark 8

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

Grounded 3 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 5

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 5 · Intense 10

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 8 · 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 9 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 3

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

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 5

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

Casual 7 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 6 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 6

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

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Melancholic
9
Absurd
5
Romantic
3
Manic
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Bittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet9
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous2

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 Chung Lam's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 19 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Criterion Channel (3).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Chung Lam'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

83 credits, 19 with a MovieCove page.

  • Crime Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 12 episodes · as Song Zhaolin

  • The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng 7 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as 老刀把子

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

    Actor

  • Cops-Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Killing Kisses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • The Challenging Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Angel the Kickboxer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Once a Black Sheep (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Retired Bank Director

  • Cash on Delivery(1992)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Gangs '92 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Hidden Desire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Hong Kong Godfather (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Detective

  • Bullet for Hire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Bill

  • Casino Raiders II(1991)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Her Fatal Ways 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Inspector Mo

  • Angel Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Robotrix(1991)

    as Ryuichi Yamamoto

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Touch and Go (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Kam Tse Ping

  • Mystery of The Parchment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • The Plot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Yuppies On The Move (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • The Royal Scoundrel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Yuk's Stepfather

  • Lethal Panther(1990)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • King of Gambler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • License to Steal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Dragon in Jail(1990)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • The Big Score (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • The Legend of The Invincible (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 21 episodes · Actor

  • Bullet in the Head(1990)

    as Mr Y.S. Leong

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Her Fatal Ways(1990)

    as Superintendent Mo

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • A Moment of Romance(1990)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • The Young Leaves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Family Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Erotic Ghost Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Yuen Kee

  • Stage Door Johnny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

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

    as Chin Kwok Kay

  • Story of Nam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Spy Games (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Head CIA agent

  • Where Heroes Dare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 20 episodes · as 谢烟客

  • Into the Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Interior Ministry officer

  • Gift from Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • In Between Loves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Supt Chen

  • Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive(1989)

    as Ex-Red Guard

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Run, Don't Walk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Brother Sing

  • The Iceman Cometh(1989)

    as Master Chang

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • A Killer's Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Live Hard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Mr. Sunshine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • A Fishy Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • The Iron Butterfly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Gangster boss

  • For Once In A Life Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • The First Time is the Last Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Mang

  • The Killer(1989)

    as Cheung Wan

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Deadly Lovers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Handcuff Me, Brother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Out of Bravery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as General Hung

  • Operation Pink Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Inspector Wong

  • Her Vengeance(1988)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Hero of Tomorrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Bet on Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Profiles of Pleasure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Sergeant Chan

  • Girls Without Tomorrow(1988)

    as Uncle Yen

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • A Better Tomorrow II(1987)

    as Pui's Partner

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Wonder Women (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Brigitta's colleague

  • You're OK, I'm OK (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Porky's Meatball (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • The Wrong Couples (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • City Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Film Director

  • Rich and Famous(1987)

    as Big Eye

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Heartbeat 100 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Sergeant Kwan Kau

  • Iron Angels(1987)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Tragic Hero(1987)

    as Big Eye

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Lady in Black (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Lam

  • Legacy of Rage(1986)

    as Insp. Sharky Kau

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • True Colours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Inspector Cho

  • Caper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Dream Lovers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Li Chang

  • Devoted to You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Detective at station

  • Silent Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Policeman

  • My Name Ain't Suzie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Gangster

  • Welcome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Maybe It's Love(1984)

    as Ying's Father

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Execution (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 83 titles from 1981 to 2023; peak year 1990.

Highest rated

Bullet in the Head (1990)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

A Better Tomorrow II (1987)

Film career

19812023

Peak 1990 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting83 of 83: 83 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score50th

By decade

1980s47 · acting1990s31 · acting2000s4 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles

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.

How do Chung Lam's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 50th percentile, the median of all 19; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 52nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 19 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 19 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Cash on Delivery (1992)

78th percentile spread · 39% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Killer (1989)

Midcredits 96th · 83% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 36. 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 Chung Lam work with?

People who share at least 2 of Chung Lam's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Andy Lau shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles