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Lawrence Ah Mon

Directing Born Jan 1, 1949 Pretoria, South Africa 54 credits
54
Total Credits
2025
47 Years Career Span
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Biography

Lawrence Ah Mon, also credited as Larry Lau and Lawrence Lau K, is a Hong Kong film director whose career includes fifty known directing credits. Born on January 1, 1949, he is currently seventy‑seven years old and was born in Pretoria, South Africa. His stage name is presented in Chinese characters as 劉國昌. Identified as male, Lawrence Ah Mon is recognized primarily for his work behind the camera, with directing listed as his principal area of expertise. The available data from The Movie Database confirms his professional focus on directing and records his extensive involvement in film and television projects, totaling fifty credited works.

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Career

Career overview

Lawrence Ah Mon, born on 1 January 1949 in Pretoria, South Africa, is a male film director who works in Hong Kong. He is professionally known by the stage name 劉國昌 and is also credited under the alternative names Larry Lau, Lawrence Lau and the initial K. The biographical entry identifies him as a Hong Kong film director, emphasizing his primary role in the industry.

Within the scope of his career, Lawrence Ah Mon is recognized chiefly for directing. The database records fifty known credits attributed to him in that capacity, reflecting a substantial body of work. His professional profile lists directing as his principal area of expertise, and the aggregation of his credited projects underscores his continued activity in the field. The information provided does not detail individual titles, dates, or awards, but it confirms his extensive involvement in directing for both film and television formats.

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Career timeline

SICKO · ProducerMoth & I · Producer
Anima Possession · Executive ProducerSeptet: The Story of Hong Kong
Hand Rolled Cigarette · Producer
Ouroboros · ProducerThe Invincible Dragon
Dealer/Healer · Director
Shed Skin Papa
Fish in Puddle · Thanks
Reparation · ThanksTales from the Dark 2 · DirectorTales from the Dark 2 · EditorDay of Redemption · Director
A Simple Life
Rock On! · DirectorEchoes of the RainbowAmphetamineEx · Art Direction
The SniperTactical Unit - Partners · Director
Tactical Unit - No Way Out · DirectorCity Without Baseball · DirectorBesieged City · DirectorBallistic · Director
My Name Is Fame · Director
Gimme Gimme · Director
Double TapSpacked Out · WriterSpacked Out · Director
Ordinary HeroesThe Mistress
Task Force
Black MaskThe Stunt WomanSomebody Up There Likes Me
One and a Half · Director
Even Mountains Meet · Director
Arrest the Restless · DirectorNow You See Love... Now You Don'tThe Legendary La Rose NoireThree Summers · DirectorThree Summers · Screenplay
Lee Rock · DirectorLee Rock II · DirectorWill of IronDreams of Glory, A Boxer's Story · Director
Queen of Temple Street · Director
Life Goes On
Gangs · EditorGangs · Director
香江歲月 · Director
The Butterfly Murders · Assistant Director

Full Filmography

54 titles
  • SICKO (2025) Producer
  • Moth & I (2025) Producer
  • Anima Possession (2022) Executive Producer
  • Septet: The Story of Hong Kong (2022) as Doctor (segment "Conversation in Depth")
  • Hand Rolled Cigarette (2021) Producer
  • Ouroboros (2019) Producer
  • The Invincible Dragon (2019) as Bicycle Rider
  • Dealer/Healer (2017) Director
  • Shed Skin Papa (2016)
  • Fish in Puddle (2015) Thanks
  • Reparation (2013) Thanks
  • Tales from the Dark 2 (2013) Director
  • Tales from the Dark 2 (2013) Editor
  • Day of Redemption (2013) Director
  • A Simple Life (2012) as Roger's High School Buddy, Ah Chun
  • Rock On! (2010) Director
  • Echoes of the Rainbow (2010) as Goldfish Seller
  • Amphetamine (2010) as Beggar
  • Ex (2010) Art Direction
  • The Sniper (2009) as Superintendent
  • Tactical Unit - Partners (2009) Director
  • Tactical Unit - No Way Out (2008) Director
  • City Without Baseball (2008) Director
  • Besieged City (2008) Director
  • Ballistic (2008) Director
  • My Name Is Fame (2006) Director
  • Gimme Gimme (2001) Director
  • Double Tap (2000) as Teacher
  • Spacked Out (2000) Writer
  • Spacked Out (2000) Director
  • Ordinary Heroes (1999) as Police officer
  • The Mistress (1999)
  • Task Force (1997) as Hardy
  • Black Mask (1996) as Operating Room Doctor
  • The Stunt Woman (1996) as Pyrotechnics Expert
  • Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996) as Fight Official
  • One and a Half (1995) Director
  • Even Mountains Meet (1993) Director
  • Arrest the Restless (1992) Director
  • Now You See Love... Now You Don't (1992)
  • The Legendary La Rose Noire (1992) as Publisher
  • Three Summers (1992) Director
  • Three Summers (1992) Screenplay
  • Mary from Beijing (1992)
  • Lee Rock (1991) Director
  • Lee Rock II (1991) Director
  • Will of Iron (1991)
  • Dreams of Glory, A Boxer's Story (1991) Director
  • Queen of Temple Street (1990) Director
  • Life Goes On (1989)
  • Gangs (1988) Editor
  • Gangs (1988) Director
  • 香江歲月 (1984) Director
  • The Butterfly Murders (1979) Assistant Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Lawrence Ah Mon best known for?

Lawrence Ah Mon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including SICKO (2025), The Private School (2011), The Heroine of the Yangs (1998), The Return (2013).

When and where was Lawrence Ah Mon born?

Lawrence Ah Mon was born on January 1, 1949 in Pretoria, South Africa.

How many credits does Lawrence Ah Mon have?

Lawrence Ah Mon has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2025.

What is Lawrence Ah Mon's background in cinema and television?

Lawrence Ah Mon, also credited as Larry Lau and Lawrence Lau K, is a Hong Kong film director whose career includes fifty known directing credits. Born on January 1, 1949, he is currently seventy‑seven years old and was born in Pretoria, South Africa. His stage name is presented in Chinese characters as 劉國昌. Identified ...