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Chi-Fai Chan

Chi-Fai Chan

Actor · Born March 15, 1952 (74) · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony

Chan Chi-Fai (Chinese: 陳志輝) is a Hong Kong actor.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 15, 1952 (74)
From
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
Works as
Actor
Titles
27 on MovieCove · 99 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 25% in 30 days

What are Chi-Fai Chan's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
31%
Morality
23%
Survival
16%
Society
12%
Power
9%
Ideas
5%
Self
4%
Loyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 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 1 · Serious 1 · Dark 4

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

Grounded 1 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 4

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

Gentle 0 · Charged 1 · Intense 5

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

Steady 1 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 4

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 3 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

Relentless: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their relentless movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 0 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 2 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 2

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 1 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 3

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

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Melancholic
3
Thrilling
2
Absurd
2
Joyful
2
Other
2

How their films linger

Bittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic3

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 Chi-Fai Chan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 27 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Criterion Channel (6).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Chi-Fai Chan'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

99 credits, 27 with a MovieCove page.

  • 尖叫直播 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Bet to Basic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mang Fai (Morpheus's thug)

  • 2 Young (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • A Wedding or a Funeral (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • The Medallion(2003)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Colour of the Truth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Arms dealer

  • The Secret Society – Boss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Cop

  • Seductive Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Fred

  • The Saving Hands (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Gold Fingers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Cop on a Mission (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • The Rules of the Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ox

  • The Accident (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Raped by an Angel 4: The Rapist's Union (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ko Sheung-Wai

  • Love Generation Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Mainlander for Peace

  • Her Name Is Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Fei Tin

  • Young and Dangerous 5(1998)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Troublesome Night 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Motorcycle racer

  • Walk In (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Bill's man

  • Mad Stylist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Young and Dangerous 1997(1997)

    as Barbarian

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

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

    as Brother Hung

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

    Actor

  • Blind Romance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • The Blade(1995)

    as Knife Seller

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Legendary Couple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Gangster Injured by Saw

  • Sixty Million Dollar Man(1995)

    as Teacher

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Passion 1995 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Brother Fai

  • The Return of the God of Gamblers(1994)

    as Lieutenant Bo

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • To Live and Die in Tsimshatsui (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Return to a Better Tomorrow(1994)

    as Tsui

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Hero of Hong Kong 1949 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Fearless Match (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Oh! Yes Sir!!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Elaine's new boyfriend

  • Born Innocent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Leung Chi Chuet

  • Mr. & Miss Saigon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Who Do You Think You're Fooling? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Big Song (archive footage)

  • Ghost Lantern (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Lady Supercop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Perfect Exchange(1993)

    as Dinosaur

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Naked Killer 2(1993)

    as Eric's Buddy

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Handsome Siblings(1992)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Wicked City(1992)

    as Rapter

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Night Life Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Thug

  • The Unleaded Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Pom Pom and Hot Hot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Dragon Inn(1992)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • The Days of Being Dumb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Piggy

  • Sisters In Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Freedom Run Q (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

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

    as Pub guest fighting Bee

  • What a Hero! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Drug Dealer

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

    Actor

  • Happy Ghost V (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Supermarket Staff

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • The Dare Devils (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Point of No Return (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • To Spy with Love!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Policeman

  • Return Engagement(1990)

    as Yeung Kun

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Shanghai Shanghai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Web of Deception (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Loan Shark

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

    Actor

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

    as Woodcutter

  • Fury of a Tiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Stunts

  • Chinese Cop Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • The Black Wall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • City War(1988)

    as Ted's Thug

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Set Me Free! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

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

    as Robber

  • School on Fire(1988)

    as Brother of Student at Police Station

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Police Story 2(1988)

    as Drives Into the Restaurant (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • As Tears Go By(1988)

    as Billiard Parlor Thug

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • A Better Tomorrow II(1987)

    as Pui's Thug

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Goodbye Darling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • The Thirty Million Dollar Rush(1987)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Killer's Nocturne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Yin's thug

  • Iron Angels(1987)

    as Bodyguard

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • City on Fire(1987)

    as Chen Ching / Tai Song

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • A Better Tomorrow(1986)

    as Boss Wang's Nephew

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Who's the Crook (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Sweet Surrender (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • The Strange Bedfellow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Stunts

  • Midnight Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Police Story(1985)

    as One of Koo's Men (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Yes, Madam!(1985)

    as Pool Hall Thug (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Carry On Doctors and Nurses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Bus Driver

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

    Actor

  • The Protector(1985)

    as Thug (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Kung Hei Fat Choy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Funny Triple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Motorcyclist

  • The Occupant(1984)

    Stunt Driver

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • The Other Side of Gentleman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Waiter

  • Project A(1983)

    as Coast Guard / Pirate (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Obsessed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Stunts

  • Energetic-21 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Old K's Friend

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

    Stunts

  • Chasing Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Car Driver

  • One Way Only (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 99 titles from 1981 to 2018; peak year 1987.

Biggest box office

As Tears Go By (1988)

$13K worldwide

Highest rated

City on Fire (1987)

Midcredits 87th

Most popular right now

As Tears Go By (1988)

Film career

19812018

Peak 1987 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. 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
Acting94 of 99: 94 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rdOther crew5 of 99: 5 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1980s38 · 33 acting · 5 crew1990s50 · acting2000s10 · acting2010s1 · acting

Billing

usually 15th · top billed in 0% of 16 roles
8388

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 Chi-Fai Chan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 60th percentile, the median of all 27; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 73rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

73rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

79thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 27 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up10
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

14 of their 27 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser14
  • Broadly Agreed6
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Naked Killer 2 (1993)

52nd percentile spread · 27% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Police Story (1985)

Midcredits 96th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 37. 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 Chi-Fai Chan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Chi-Fai Chan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Wai Keung Lau shares the most, 4.

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers