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Wu Ma

Actor and director, also producer and writer · Died February 4, 2014, aged 71 · Tianjin, China

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wu Ma (Chinese: 午馬, 22 September 1942 – 4 February 2014) was a Chinese actor, director, producer and writer. Wu Ma made his screen debut in 1963, and with over 300 appearances to his name (plus over 40 directorial credits within a twenty-five year period), Wu Ma was one of the most familiar faces in the history of Hong Kong Cinema. He was best known as the Taoist ghosthunter in A Chinese Ghost Story.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 22, 1942
Died
February 4, 2014 (aged 71)
From
Tianjin, China
Works as
Actor and director, also producer and writer
Titles
89 on MovieCove · 404 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 27Up 11% in 30 days

What are Wu Ma's films like?

Across their 70 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action58 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 38th percentile
: browse their Comedy 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
40%
Bonds
28%
Survival
10%
Power
10%
Society
7%
Self
5%
Justice25 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds15 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge15 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty16 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival13 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice11 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship9 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love8 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 70 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 32 · Serious 25 · Dark 13

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

Grounded 5 · Stylized 37 · Heightened 28

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

Gentle 7 · Charged 36 · Intense 27

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

Steady 20 · Shifting 37 · Whiplash 13

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 26 · Some laughs 17 · Funny 27

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

Slow burn 11 · Even-paced 38 · Relentless 21

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

A split, not a type: Casual 35 · Engaged 34 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 67 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

12 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 4 of 12 analyzed roles.

Mentor
4 of 12
Trickster
3 of 12
Ally
2 of 12
Threshold guardian
1 of 12
Hero
1 of 12
Herald
1 of 12
Show the 12 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling
46
Tense
41
Absurd
22
Joyful
14
Melancholic
17
Other
38

How their films linger

Fun42 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing27 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet22 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good19 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 7 with a twist

  • Happy37
  • Bittersweet29
  • Tragic2
  • 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 Wu Ma's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 49 of their 89 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Wu Ma'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

404 credits, 89 with a MovieCove page.

Showing 400 of the first 400 loaded · 404 in total

  • 廉石传说 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • 瀛寰之志 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Decide To Fall in Love With You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Yin Edge Marriage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • 深流 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 35 episodes · as Liu Zhengfeng

  • 商界 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Da Sheng Kui (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 56 episodes · Actor

  • Dumb Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Big Little Soldier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 22 episodes · as 栓子爷爷

  • 大话封神5之总裁哪吒 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • 大话封神6之龙王复仇计 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • 大话封神7之常阳山奇遇记 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • 大话封神8之无情花蛊 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • 大话封神9之太乙真人 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Guardians of Ancient Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 32 episodes · Actor

  • Love Will Be Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • 大话封神之屌丝道士的幸福生活 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Youth Huoyuanjia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 51 episodes · Actor

  • Kung Fu Kids (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • 城市猎人 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 40 episodes · as 范德福

  • A Stupid Journey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Situ Guangzong

  • 天网·行踪 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 24 episodes · Actor

  • Phoenix Travel Longmen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 30 episodes · Actor

  • Fighting(2014)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Shigeshoshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Director · as Old Ma

  • That Year to the Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 30 episodes · as Ge Dao Yuan

  • The King 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • 麻姑献寿 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as 彭太山

  • Recovery of the Butterfly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Game of Assassins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Affection Tricks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • 枪花 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 32 episodes · Actor

  • Mark of Youth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Tiger Kung Fu of Wulin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 30 episodes · as Shen Yi

  • A Funny Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Bygone Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 36 episodes · as 周全

  • Don't Talk About High-Rich and Handsome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Fall in Love in Huayao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • No Retreat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Moonlight Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • State Mission (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 29 episodes · Actor

  • Decrepit Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Cong Ming Xiao Kong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 49 episodes · Actor

  • Be a Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • 卧底48天 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Painter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Death Is Here (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Uncle Qiao

  • 婆婆也是妈 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 24 episodes · Actor

  • The Happy Kids Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • 廊桥1937 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • If I Were You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Old Beard

  • Happy Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • 枫树街33号 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • King of Legend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 39 episodes · Actor

  • 独刺 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 36 episodes · Actor

  • White Vengeance(2011)

    as Grand Tutor Liu Xuan

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Legendary Amazons(2011)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Family Property (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 36 episodes · as Gao Grandfather(高老爷子)

  • Hand in Hand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • What's Under The Bed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Fanjingshan Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 38 episodes · as Zhang Jingru

  • The Guardsman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • My Father's Name is Bench (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 36 episodes · Actor

  • Nine-Mile Fragrance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Shi Bi

  • 下南洋 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 40 episodes · Actor

  • Big Whaling Room (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 33 episodes · as Actor

  • A Swordsman in Wilderness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 32 episodes · Actor

  • I Love Hong Kong(2011)

    as Lee Kei's father

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • My Own Swordsman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as 娄知县

  • 少林寺传奇之十三棍僧 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 50 episodes · Actor

  • Deng Enming's Childhood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • 家乡的彩虹 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • 致命关系 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • 身份疑云 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • 兵临城下 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 34 episodes · as Chen Ziqiu

  • Jeet Kune Do (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • The Immemorial Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Adventure of the King(2010)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Gongfu dashi(2010)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • 别跟狗较劲 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Common Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • 淘气包马小跳 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 103 episodes · as 爷爷

  • Journey to the West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 52 episodes · as Elder Jin Chi

  • Fortune King Is Coming to Town! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Power God

  • 14 Blades(2010)

    as Qiao Yung

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • 猎头华尔兹 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • 西塘河 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • The Qin Empire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 48 episodes · as 百里遥

  • 濠河边上的女人 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Chong Qing Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Taste of Happiness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • 虎山行 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 35 episodes · as 苗一岳

  • 捉贼记 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Ticket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Jeep driver

  • 零号特工 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 2 episodes · Creator · Actor

  • 侦探成旭 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 27 episodes · as 魏四

  • Getting Home(2007)

    as Old Man

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • A Legend of Shaolin Temple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 46 episodes · as Tie Zuixian

  • Si Da Jin Chai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • A Wind Cold Town (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Battle of the Warriors(2006)

    as Précepteur royal de Liang

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Lost City in Snow Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 32 episodes · as Yang An

  • Gui Li Hun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Feast & Fate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Director · Actor

  • Hand Over Arms, Not Harm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • The Dream of My Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Tripping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Unrivaled Sand Palm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • 蹉跎行 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • House of Fury(2005)

    as Uncle Chiu

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Ghost in the House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Gui Mei (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Insuperable Kid Huoyuanjia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Director · Actor

  • Imperial Four Treasures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 44 episodes · as Li Guangdi

  • 聊斋之龙飞相公 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 38 episodes · as 童无忌

  • Two Women (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Cho Tai Yan Yuan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Scent of Summer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 20 episodes · as 夏英雄

  • The Qian Nu Lost Souls: Catch Tianshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • The Master: Chang Cheh Documentary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Hell-World Judge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • 毒中毒 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • 阴阳判官 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Wu Dang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 30 episodes · as 药王

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

    Actor

  • Return Of Judge Bao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 40 episodes · Actor

  • 家有狐妻 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • The Kingdom of Mob (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Uncle Five

  • The Legendary Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Heaven of Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Taxi driver

  • Generation Pendragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director · Actor

  • The Legendary Heroes II - Fist of Fury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Return of Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Pathbreaker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • The Hunted Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Mr. Fok

  • Red Pirate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • 燕翎义薄云天 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 22 episodes · as Jia Hutu

  • To Be No. 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Brother Poon

  • Iron Monkey 2(1996)

    as Ken

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • The Movie Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Generation Consultant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Director · Actor

  • High Risk(1995)

    as Frankie's Father

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Don't Give a Damn(1995)

    as Arrested Hawker

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Broken China (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Dragon in Beijing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • The Righteous Guards (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 30 episodes · as 贾湖土

  • Circus Kids (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Director · as Shen Tinyi

  • Kung Fu Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Beyond the Copline (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Chen Shun San

  • The Chinese Ghostbuster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Director · Actor

  • Master of Zen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Son Kwong's Master

  • Switch-Over (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Ying-Choi's father

  • Deadly Melody(1994)

    as Fire Master

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • The Sword Stained with Royal Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Gen.Suen Chung Sau / Blind man

  • Devil's Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Chez n' Ham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Principal

  • Painted Skin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Zhang's Senior

  • Swordsman III: The East Is Red(1993)

    as Flute Player

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • The Buddhist Spell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Danger of the Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Prime Minister

  • Her Judgement Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Granny

  • Kickboxer(1993)

    Director · as Ah So

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Exorcist Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Director · as Priest Wu

  • City on Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • 1/3 Lover(1993)

    Producer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Drug Tiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Ma

  • 边陲威龙 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Requital (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Detective Liao

  • The Direct Line (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Mei Kwok Bao

  • Second to None (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Lo Siu Ping

  • Magic Mod (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Rhythm of Destiny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Uncle Kau

  • A Kid from Tibet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Saka Lama

  • Big Circle Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Police Chief

  • China Dolls(1992)

    as Lao

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Famous Prostitute-Sadly Fall: Liu Ju Shih (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Gambling Soul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Ting San Gwai / Deadly Ghost

  • Ghost in Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Soul Master

  • Heroin Tunnel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Joe-Goody (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Lover's Tear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Ling's father

  • Raiders of Losing Treasure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Stoneman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Moon God

  • Dances with Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Uncle Prawn

  • Pretty Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Mr.Lin

  • Fox Legend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director · Actor

  • My American Grandson (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Gu Dade

  • Heroic Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • The Magnificent Scoundrels(1991)

    as Fa

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Time in China(1991)

    as Grand Uncle Chueng

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

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

    as Master Chek Fei

  • A Chinese Legend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Master of Old Sword Mansion

  • The Beheaded 1000 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Zhong Kui (Guardian of Hell)

  • Ghost Story of Kam Pin Mui (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • A Rascal's Tale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • The Gambling Ghost(1991)

    as Uncle Ng

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Retreat of the Godfather (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Off Track (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Lui's father

  • Gambling Ghost Are Ready (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Devil and Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Gambler's War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Uncle Hua

  • Guys in Ghost's Hand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Great Grandfather

  • Red and Black (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Ma

  • The Little Shaolin Monk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Winter Ritual (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Against All (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as George Kam

  • Ghost Legend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Story of Kennedy Town (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · as Detective Sergeant Huang

  • Magic Cop(1990)

    as Chief Inspector Ma

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Triad Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Ma

  • Life is a Bet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Road to Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Pantyhose Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Commissioner Wu

  • The Revenge of Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Troupe leader Ma

  • A Chinese Ghost Story II(1990)

    as Swordsman Yan

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Little Kids Beat the Boss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Ghostly Vixen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Chin's Boss

  • Swordsman(1990)

    as Lau

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

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

    Director · as Pops Ma

  • Takes Two to Mingle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Haunted House Elf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Witch Doctor

  • Just Heroes(1989)

    Director · as Ma

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Lost Souls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Florist

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

    as Mr He

  • Seven Warriors(1989)

    as Ghost

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Miracles: The Canton Godfather(1989)

    as Uncle Hoi

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Burning Sensation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director · as Ma Hau Pau

  • Honor Thy Father (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Lady Reporter(1989)

    as Hoi's Dad

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Little Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Restuarant Waiter

  • The Bachelor's Swan Song (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Restaurant Reservation Manager

  • Celebrity Talk Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as 午马

  • All Night Long (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Uncle Bone

  • Old Man and Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Smashing the Coffin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Winter Break (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Mr. Vampire Saga IV(1988)

    as Sifu Yi-Yu

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Beloved Son of God (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Uncle Wu

  • Painted Faces(1988)

    as Film Director

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

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

    as Un Serveur

  • Spooky, Spooky(1988)

    as Old Master

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Three Against the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Chia Yi Chen

  • Police Story 2(1988)

    as Mall's Security Guard

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Three Wishes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

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

    as Uncle Ma

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

    as Club Manager

  • Couples, Couples, Couples (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Dauphne's new apartment neighbor

  • Picture of a Nymph(1987)

    Director · Screenplay · as Wu Men-chu

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Dragons Forever(1988)

    as Gentleman

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • No Compromise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Tony

  • Into the Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Mr. Chan

  • Lee See Fung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Mr. Vampire Part 3(1987)

    as Party Guest

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Return of the Demon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Kao

  • To Err Is Humane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Tattoo artist [cameo]

  • Last Eunuch In China (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Producer · as Lord Ting

  • A Chinese Ghost Story(1987)

    as Swordsman Yin Chek-ha

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Eastern Condors(1987)

    Producer · as Vietnamese Corporal

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Vampire's Breakfast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Newspaper Director

  • Scared Stiff(1987)

    as Vampire Hunter

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • My Cousin, the Ghost(1987)

    Director · as Mako

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Promising Young Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Producer

  • Righting Wrongs(1986)

    as Joe Doh's Father

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Peking Opera Blues(1986)

    as Boss Wong

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Vampire II(1986)

    as Mr. Hu's Neighbor

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Pom Pom Strikes Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Horsey

  • Goodbye Mammie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ice Cream Seller

  • 100 Ways to Murder Your Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ma

  • New Mr. Vampire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Innkeeper (cameo)

  • Millionaires' Express(1986)

    Producer · as Bank Robber

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • From Here to Prosperity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Little Peach Blossom

  • It's a Drink! It's a Bomb! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Petrol station attendant

  • Yes, Madam!(1985)

    Associate Producer · as Policeman

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Mr. Vampire(1985)

    as Rice Seller

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Heart of Dragon(1985)

    Producer · as Tea Cafe Boss

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director · as Bank Robber

  • Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars(1985)

    as Voodoo Man in Thailand

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • The Two Jolly Cops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Those Merry Souls(1985)

    as Ah Ma

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Shyly Joker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director · Actor

  • Oh! My God (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • The Owl vs. Bumbo(1984)

    as Waiter

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Hong Kong 1941 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Chairman Liu

  • Double Trouble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Ma

  • Wheels on Meals(1984)

    as Mental Patient (Clock)

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • The Return of Pom Pom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Producer

  • Invitation of Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Checkered Jacket

  • Pom Pom(1984)

    as Police Station Employee

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Hocus Pocus(1984)

    as Hawker Customer

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Project A(1983)

    as Mahjong Cheat

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Just for Fun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Writer · as Uncle

  • Winners & Sinners(1983)

    as Mailman

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • The Dead and the Deadly(1982)

    Director · as Ma Lun-Cheung (Ma Lucho)

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Carry On Pickpocket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Man Taking Photo in Airport (uncredited)

  • Brave Commando (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Director · Actor

  • The Prodigal Son(1981)

    as Brick Man

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • The Gold Hunters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Tea house client

  • The Crazy Chase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Beware Of Pickpockets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Director · as Superintendent

  • Encounter of the Spooky Kind(1980)

    as Ah Chiu

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Laughing Times(1981)

    as Drunkard

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • The Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Director · as Mm Ging

  • By Hook or By Crook(1980)

    as Flower Kid

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Kung Fu of 8 Drunkards(1980)

    Director · Producer · as Monkey

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • A Wily Match (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Qiu Gang-She and White Thief Seven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • The Eight Escorts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

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

    as Waiter [cameo]

  • Blooded Treasury Fight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Jailer's assistant

  • Fighting Ace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • The Handcuff(1979)

    Director · Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Flying Sword Lee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Iron Fists (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Bai Ma Su che gou hun fan(1979)

    Director · Writer

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Of Cooks and Kung Fu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Shao Li Tzu

  • Juan xing quan fa yu fa(1978)

    as Drunk man on street

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    Director

  • Love's Many Faces (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Showdown at the Cotton Mill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Director

  • Half a Loaf of Kung Fu(1978)

    as Pissing Man

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Revenge Of The Shaolin Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Con gambler

  • Snake-Crane Secret (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Director · Actor

  • The Iron Monkey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

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

    Director · Actor

  • Iron Fisted Monk(1977)

    as Miss Chuen's Client

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Magnificent Wanderers(1977)

    Co-Director

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Qiao tan nu jiao wa(1977)

    as Club patron

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Shaolin Deadly Kicks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Director

  • Shaolin Temple(1976)

    Co-Director

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • The Shaolin Avengers(1976)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • 7 Man Army(1976)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • The New Shaolin Boxers(1976)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Shantung Man in Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • The Imposter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • All Men Are Brothers(1974)

    Director · Actor

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • The Golden Triangle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Director

  • The Protectors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Director

  • Lucky, Lucky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Young Lovers on Flying Wheels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Man Carries Eggs

  • A Mad World of Fools (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Naughty! Naughty! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as T.C.

  • The Dumb Ox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Director · Actor

  • Wits to Wits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Director · Actor

  • The Manchu Boxer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Director · as Siu Ma

  • April Fool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Director · Actor

  • Paris Killers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Boss

  • The Young Tiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Director · as Manager

  • Da hai dao(1973)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Devil and Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • My Wife, My Love and My Maid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Tales of Larceny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • The Black Tavern(1972)

    as Leader of Five Ghosts of Xiang Xi

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

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

    as Niu Xiao Shan

  • Young People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Gao

  • Ji xiang du fang(1972)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Water Margin(1972)

    Director · as Flea on a Drum, Shih Chien

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Mad Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Xu Zong

  • Deaf and Mute Heroine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Director · Actor

  • A Taste of Cold Steel(1970)

    as Sick Tiger

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Swordswomen Three(1970)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • My Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as David

  • Wrath of the Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Director · as Tso Zhi-Da

  • What's Good for a Goose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • The Wandering Swordsman(1970)

    as Foxy Hou Jiou

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Torrent of Desire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Blackmailer

  • Dead End (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • The Invincible Fist(1969)

    Assistant Director · as Waiter

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Flying Dagger(1969)

    as Lu Hu

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Twelve Deadly Coins(1969)

    as Red Hair Bear

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Return of the One-Armed Swordsman(1969)

    Assistant Director · as White Swordsman Guan Shun

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Singing Thief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Assistant Director

  • Divorce, Hong Kong Style (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Hsiao Shen

  • Forever Diamonds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Ding Wenhua

  • The Bells of Death(1968)

    as Yuan Ke

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • The Angel Strikes Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Bomb Gang's thug

  • Golden Swallow(1968)

    as Flying Fox Hu Zhen

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • King Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • The Mirror and the Lichee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Lin Fu

  • Rape of the Sword(1967)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Trapeze Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Thug

  • The Silent Swordsman(1967)

    as General Yuan's messenger

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sweet Is Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Prison guard

  • The Thundering Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Chief Wang

  • Operation Lipstick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Hun Qiu

  • The Sword and the Lute (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Bao Erh

  • Black Falcon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • The Trail of the Broken Blade(1967)

    as Jiao 1st

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Angel with the Iron Fists (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Dark Angel's member

  • The Magnificent Trio(1966)

    as Bandit

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Knight of Knights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Wu Fan

  • The Golden Buddha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Policeman

  • Tiger Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • The Twin Swords (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Zhineng

  • Temple of the Red Lotus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Monk Zhi Lai

  • Sons of the Good Earth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Sun Gui

  • The Butterfly Chalice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Magistrate's servant

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 403 titles, 400 of them dated from 1964 to 2023; peak year 1987.

Biggest box office

Battle of the Warriors (2006)

$18M worldwide

Highest rated

Getting Home (2007)

Midcredits 93rd

Most popular right now

Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989)

Film career

19642023

Peak 1987 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. 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.

  • 1968Screen debut· Golden Swallow
  • 1988First top-billed film· Mr Vampire Saga 4
  • 1988Career best· Mr Vampire Saga 4

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting388 of 403: 345 only acting, 43 with another role · typical Midcredits score53rdDirecting47 of 403: 10 only directing, 37 with another role · typical Midcredits score51stWriting4 of 403: 0 only writing, 4 with another roleProducing6 of 403: 2 only producing, 4 with another roleOther crew4 of 403: 1 only other crew, 3 with another role

403 titles, 45 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 35 of them.

By decade

1960s33 · 32 acting · 3 crew1970s55 · 43 acting · 24 crew1980s89 · 87 acting · 17 crew1990s96 · 96 acting · 10 crew2000s40 · 40 acting · 3 crew2010s86 · 86 acting · 1 crew2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 2% of 47 roles
6878889303

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 Wu Ma's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 52nd percentile, the median of all 89; across their 70 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 59th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 70

Approval · how many liked their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 70

Reach · how many have seen their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 70

Midcredits score across 89 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up22
  • 50th to 74th29
  • 25th to 49th29
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

41 of their 89 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser41
  • Broadly Agreed11
  • Mixed31

Most divisive · actor

Fighting (2014)

86th percentile spread · 50% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Getting Home (2007)

Midcredits 93rd · 82% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 57 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 46. 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.

Is Wu Ma's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 38 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Wu Ma work with?

People who share at least 2 of Wu Ma's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sammo Kam-Bo Hung shares the most, 22.

Directors

Writers

Actors

  • Ching-Ying Lam17 titles    See newest 12 of 17 shared titles with Ching-Ying Lam
  • Fat Chung13 titles    See newest 12 of 13 shared titles with Fat Chung
  • Biao Yuen10 titles    See all 10 shared titles with Biao Yuen
  • Ku Feng10 titles    See all 10 shared titles with Ku Feng

Cinematographers and editors

  • Peter Cheung13 titles    See newest 12 of 13 shared titles with Peter Cheung
  • Hsing-Lung Chiang10 titles    See all 10 shared titles with Hsing-Lung Chiang
  • Ting-Hung Kuo9 titles    See all 9 shared titles with Ting-Hung Kuo
  • Arthur Wong8 titles    See all 8 shared titles with Arthur Wong

Producers

Mixed roles