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Patrick Leung Pak-Kin

Directing Born Apr 5, 1960 Hong Kong, China 31 credits
31
Total Credits
1985–2025
41 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
10
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Biography

Subject: Patrick Leung Pak-Kin (Directing).
Role: Television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
Constraint 2: No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Constraint 4: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 5: Word count 90-130 words.
Source [1]: Stage Name: 梁柏堅. Known For: Directing. Known Credits: 27. Gender: Male. Birthday: April 5, 1960. Place of Birth: Hong Kong, China. Also Known As: Patrick Leung.
Source [2]: (Duplicate info).
Source [3]: Name: 梁栢堅 (English: Patrick Leung Pak-kin). Birthday: April 5, 1959. Role: Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and producer. Mentions he studied under director John Woo (吳宇森).
Source [4]: Hong Kong Director. Birthday: April 5, 1960.
Source [5]: Filmography: Bullet in the Head (1990) [writer/assoc. producer], Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996) [director], Beyond Hypothermia.
Name: Patrick Leung Pak-Kin (also known as 梁柏堅 or 梁栢堅).
Profession: Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and producer.
Birth Date: Sources conflict (April 5, 1959 vs April 5, 1960). I should mention the discrepancy or pick one if I can't use both, but as an archivist, I should be careful. Actually, I'll state the birth date as provided.
Birthplace: Hong Kong, China.
Training: Studied under director John Woo (吳宇森).
Credits: 27 known credits.
Filmography: Bullet in the Head (1990) as writer

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Career overview

Subject: Patrick Leung Pak-Kin (Directing).
Goal: 180-260 word career overview.
Format: 2-3 short paragraphs, plain prose, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON.
Constraint: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources. No guessing.
Source [1]: Name: Patrick Leung Pak-Kin (Stage Name: 梁柏堅). Known for: Directing. Known credits: 27. Gender: Male. Birthday: April 5, 1960. Place of Birth: Hong Kong, China.
Source [2]: Duplicate of [1].
Source [3]: Name: 梁栢堅 (English: Patrick Leung Pak-kin). Birthday: April 5, 1959 (Note: Source [1] and [4] say 1960, Source [3] says 1959). Role: Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and producer. Mentored by director John Woo (吳宇森).
Source [4]: Description: Hong Kong Director. Birthday: April 5, 1960.
Source [5]: Filmography: Bullet in the Head (1990) [writer/assoc. producer], Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996) [director], Beyond Hypothermia.
Name: Patrick Leung Pak-Kin (梁柏堅).
Origin: Hong Kong, China.
Roles: Director, screenwriter, producer.
Mentorship: Studied under director John Woo (吳宇森).
Credits: 27 known credits.
Filmography:
Bullet in the Head (1990) - writer/associate producer.
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996) - director.
Beyond Hypothermia.
Birth Date Discrepancy: Sources [1] and [4] state April 5, 1960. Source [3] states April 5, 1959. (I will mention the birth date as provided in the sources or stick to the most frequent/specific if needed, but as an archivist, I should be careful. I'll use the 1960 date or just mention the date without the year if I want to be safe, but the prompt asks for a career overview. I will use the 1960 date as it appears in two sources).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Patrick Leung Pak-Kin, also known by his stage name 梁柏堅, is a Hong Kong director, screenwriter, and producer. Born in Hong Kong, China, his professional background includes mentorship under the famous director John Woo. He is credited with 27 known works in the film industry.
Paragraph 2: Filmography.
His filmography includes various roles across different productions. In 1990, he served as a writer and associate producer for the film Bullet in the Head. He is also credited as the director for the 1996 film Somebody Up There Likes Me. Additionally, his work includes the production Beyond Hypothermia.
Word Count Check:
Current draft: ~95 words.
Target: 180-260 words.
Expansion Strategy: I need to expand the text without inventing facts. This is tricky because the sources are sparse. I must elaborate on the details provided rather than adding new facts.
Wait, if the sources are sparse, and I can't invent facts, reaching 180 words is difficult without being repetitive. Let me re-read the sources.
Source [1] says "Known Credits 27".
Source [3] says "Hong Kong film director, screenwriter and producer, studied under famous director John Woo."
Source [5] lists: Bullet

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Career timeline

Ciao UFO · Director
My Lovely Liar · ProducerMy Lovely Liar · Director
The Empty Hands
Breaking the Waves · Director
Wu Dang · Director
Broken but New · Thanks
Simply Actors · Director
Black Night · WriterBlack Night · Director
The Twins Effect II · Director
Good Times, Bed Times · Director
Mighty Baby · DirectorDemi-Haunted · Director
La Brassiere · DirectorBorn Wild · Director
Task Force · Director
A Moment of Romance IIIBeyond Hypothermia · DirectorSomebody Up There Likes Me · Director
Loving YouLoving You · Assistant Director
The Bare-Footed Kid · Co-Director
Hard Boiled · Second Unit Director
Zodiac Killers · Assistant Director
Bullet in the Head · ScreenplayBullet in the Head · Production Designer
Heart to Hearts · Assistant Director
A Better Tomorrow II · Assistant Director
A Better Tomorrow · Assistant Director
Happy Ghost II

Full Filmography

31 titles
  • Ciao UFO (2025) Director
  • My Lovely Liar (2024) Producer
  • My Lovely Liar (2024) Director
  • The Empty Hands (2017) as Drunkard in Park
  • Breaking the Waves (2014) Director
  • Wu Dang (2012) Director
  • Broken but New (2010) Thanks
  • Simply Actors (2007) Director
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  • Black Night (2006) Writer
  • Black Night (2006) Director
  • The Twins Effect II (2004) Director
  • Good Times, Bed Times (2003) Director
  • Mighty Baby (2002) Director
  • Demi-Haunted (2002) Director
  • La Brassiere (2001) Director
  • Born Wild (2001) Director
  • Task Force (1997) Director
  • A Moment of Romance III (1996) as Pilot
  • Beyond Hypothermia (1996) Director
  • Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996) Director
  • Loving You (1995) as Policeman
  • Loving You (1995) Assistant Director
  • The Bare-Footed Kid (1993) Co-Director
  • Hard Boiled (1992) Second Unit Director
  • Zodiac Killers (1991) Assistant Director
  • Bullet in the Head (1990) Screenplay
  • Bullet in the Head (1990) Production Designer
  • Heart to Hearts (1988) Assistant Director
  • A Better Tomorrow II (1987) Assistant Director
  • A Better Tomorrow (1986) Assistant Director
  • Happy Ghost II (1985) as Diving judge

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Patrick Leung Pak-Kin best known for?

Patrick Leung Pak-Kin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Twins Effect II (2004), RG Veda (1991), La Brassiere (2001), A Moment of Romance III (1996).

When and where was Patrick Leung Pak-Kin born?

Patrick Leung Pak-Kin was born on April 5, 1960 in Hong Kong, China.

How many credits does Patrick Leung Pak-Kin have?

Patrick Leung Pak-Kin has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2025.

What is Patrick Leung Pak-Kin's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Patrick Leung Pak-Kin (Directing). Role: Television and film archivist. Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. Constraint 2: No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.). Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Constraint 4: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks,...

Patrick Leung Pak-Kin by the numbers

31credits
29films
2TV series
1985–2025active years

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