Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted October 15, 2009 Moderator Share Posted October 15, 2009 Lam Ching Ying has always been one of my favorite actions stars..even though he became famous with his ghost busting roles..he still delivered many excellent kung-fu performances, usually in supporting roles but nevertheless he was instantly recognizalble and passed away far too early. I thought I would create a thread for people to share their favorite movies with Lam Ching Ying and what it is about them you enjoyed. For me personally I would say my top 5 movies, in no particluar order, would be - The Magnificent Butcher - Lam Ching Ying vs Yuen Biao in a brief but awesome fight, they would square off again briefly in a modern day setting at the end of My Lucky Stars. Heroes Shed No Tears - His performance as the crazed Vietnamese colonel is one of his best, he's brutal to the end! Encounters of the Spooky Kind - Excellent fight with a bench against multiple attackers, and one of the few movies were we can enjoy Sammo Hung in the actual starring role! The Prodigal Son - Probably his best kung-fu performance, so many great fights it's impossible to choose just one. Mr Vampire - The movie that set his reputation as the go-to man for ghost busting characters, this movie is filled with great humor and great action. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ekisha Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Lam Ching Ying is in my top 10 HK stars list. He always delivered the best he could. My favourite LCY films are Mr Vampire 1992, School On Fire, The Return Of Pom Pom and Her Vengeance. Of course he is good in both acting & fighting. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member froffeecoffee Posted October 15, 2009 Member Share Posted October 15, 2009 One of my personal favorite based on his likability. He played his roles with dignity, but had enough of a sensitive side to show his characters had heart. Mr. Vampire1-3 Magic Cop Vampire vs. Vampire Pom Pom and Hot Hot The Prodigal Son Eastern Condors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member inframan Posted October 15, 2009 Member Share Posted October 15, 2009 From Bruce Lee extra to Sammo's stunt team to his one eyebrow priest roles, love all his stuff. http://www.hkcinemagic.com/en/people.asp?id=75 some favorites: Mr Vampire Crazy Safari Magic Cop Magnificent Butcher Prodigal Son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Omni Dragon Posted October 15, 2009 Member Share Posted October 15, 2009 I always think of him as Mr Vampire but yeah may other greats like Magnificent Butcher Prodigal Son Eastern Condors http://www.lamchingying.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member SimonMW Posted October 15, 2009 Member Share Posted October 15, 2009 One of my personal favorite based on his likability. Hehe! I really liked Lam Ching-ying, but what i have always found intriguing is how in contrast to his masterly roles, according to Sammo Hung if there was a fight in a bar when they were out drinking, it was usually started by Lam Ching-ying! My favourite is always going to be Prodigal Son. In fact I always turn the film off when his character dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member froffeecoffee Posted October 15, 2009 Member Share Posted October 15, 2009 Hehe! I really liked Lam Ching-ying, but what i have always found intriguing is how in contrast to his masterly roles, according to Sammo Hung if there was a fight in a bar when they were out drinking, it was usually started by Lam Ching-ying! That is funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted October 16, 2009 Author Moderator Share Posted October 16, 2009 Many great choices! I always enjoy how he keeps a completely straight face even when in the craziest of situations....riding an emu through Africa in 'Crazy Safari' springs to mind as a classic example! I also read that it was Lam Ching Ying who trained Michelle Yeoh how to fight...yet another reason we have to thank him for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member silver hermit Posted October 17, 2009 Member Share Posted October 17, 2009 he was way under used but always enjoyable no matter what role he was in no matter how small. i wish he played some leads in the old school kung fu films. i wish sammo hooked him up like yuen biao. he never had an iconic kung fu film but his spiritual and comedic roles more than make up for it. i dont think that is true for any other action actor. The Magnificent Butcher Encounter of the Spooky Kind The Prodigal Son The Dead and the Deadly Mr. Vampire Heroes Shed No Tears Mr. Vampire Part 2 Mr. Vampire Part 3 Eastern Condors School on Fire Painted Faces Her Vengeance Prince of the Sun Magic Cop Encounter of the Spooky Kind II Slickers Vs Killers Crazy Safari Shy Spirit The Tantana Banana Spirit Legend of Wong Tai Sin Lover's Tear Mr. Vampire 1992 Mad Mad Ghost Wizard's Curse Skin Striperess Rape in Public Sea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member thehangman Posted October 17, 2009 Member Share Posted October 17, 2009 Would love to have seen him in a real all out kung fu film,only ever saw flashes of his abilty,always a big fan of his tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member The Dragon Posted October 20, 2009 Member Share Posted October 20, 2009 Lam Ching Ying... an all-time HK MA film great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HongKongMaster Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 mister vampire 3 is probably my best LCY, Richard Ng is too funny in this movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member SimonMW Posted October 22, 2009 Member Share Posted October 22, 2009 Would love to have seen him in a real all out kung fu film Try Prodigal Son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member dannyv21 Posted October 23, 2009 Member Share Posted October 23, 2009 If Lam Ching Ying only appeared in The Prodigal Son and nothing else he would still be one of my favourite actors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member MarsHarmony Posted October 23, 2009 Member Share Posted October 23, 2009 Here he is back in 1971 in the "Big Boss". A long career, and an impressive body of work to be proud of for sure. Diez Puntos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member thehangman Posted October 23, 2009 Member Share Posted October 23, 2009 Try Prodigal Son. ive seen that,would have nice 2 c him as the main star in a full blooded martial arts film like yuen biao had knockabout sammo had magnificent butcher,that sort film and him as the main guy would of been awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member The Dragon Posted October 23, 2009 Member Share Posted October 23, 2009 Assistant AD of Enter The Dragon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member TibetanWhiteCrane Posted October 23, 2009 Member Share Posted October 23, 2009 Assistant AD of Enter The Dragon. But let's not hold that against him:tongue: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member The Dragon Posted October 23, 2009 Member Share Posted October 23, 2009 But let's not hold that against him:tongue: You are truly a piece... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member gorhama Posted October 23, 2009 Member Share Posted October 23, 2009 Lam Ching Ying is beyond awesome!! Prodigal Son one of my all time favorite fu flicks and he really is a revelation in that movie. Also if Bruce Lee makes you assistant action director you know the man had skills!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member TibetanWhiteCrane Posted October 24, 2009 Member Share Posted October 24, 2009 You are truly a piece... Come on Dragon.... just yankin' ya' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member drunkenmaster Posted October 28, 2009 Member Share Posted October 28, 2009 How could anyone hold anything against the great Lam Ching Ying? He was without doubt one of the hardest working and totally selfless men in the movie business. His first thoughts were always on what was best for the film and never on promoting himself. He will always be very much missed. The gap he left could never be filled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted October 28, 2009 Member Share Posted October 28, 2009 Lam is truly a legend in Hong Kong Cinema. A Peking Opera student of Fan Fok Fa to stuntman to being the Hong Kong equivalent of Peter Cushing in terms of the trademark role of the "vampire hunter". Lam has worked with the best in the field and nearly 12 years after his death, this thread is just proof that "legends never die". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted September 5, 2011 Author Moderator Share Posted September 5, 2011 I thought I'd resurrect this thread as I just got through watching 'Her Vengeance' (1988) which contained another excellent performance from Lam Ching Ying, who plays a wheel chair bound ex-triad, now trying to lead a peaceful life as a hostess bar owner in Hong Kong. Although he mainly plays a supporting role to Pauline Wong's vengeance seeking character of the title, whenever Lam is onscreen he steals the movie away from her, he just has a great authoritative presence here. While quite serious in its tone, this movie wasn't quite the sleaze fest the artwork suggests, although it does have its dark moments. However there are also the random moments of HK craziness to be had, such as one scene were, once Lam agrees to train Wong how to fight, he decides to chase a cockroach around the rooftop of his bar, crushing it under his wheelchair while balancing over the edge of the building - worthy of including a video clip! The finale features Lam & Wong waiting for the gang, who were responsible for Wong's rape & assault at the beginning of the movie, in the hostess bar which has been rigged with a variety of booby traps. However, we still get to see Lam in a very desperate and gritty scuffle against Billy Chow, there is no sign of the graceful Peking Opera training to be seen, and it's all the better for it. Definitely worth a look for fans of the great Lam Ching Ying! eTeYgAgkcQ8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Son Of A Gun Posted September 5, 2011 Member Share Posted September 5, 2011 Cool. I need to see that film, me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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