Phillip Ko Fai
Directing Born Jun 18, 1949 Died Mar 30, 2017 Hong Kong, China 315 credits
Biography
Phillip Ko‑Fei was a male film professional born in Hong Kong, China, on 18 June 1949. He worked in the Hong Kong entertainment industry as an actor, screenwriter and film director, and was especially noted for his directing work. Over the course of his career he accumulated a total of 266 credited productions. He was also known by the stage name 高飛, which appears as an alternate name in his records. Ko‑Fei’s life ended in March 2017, when he passed away at the age of 67. His contributions to cinema are recorded in a range of film and television titles, reflecting a long and prolific involvement in the industry.
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Career overview
Phillip Ko‑Fei was born on 18 June 1949 in Hong Kong, China, and was known professionally by the stage name 高飛. Identified as male, he pursued a career in the Hong Kong film industry where he worked as an actor, screenwriter and film director. Over the course of his life he amassed a substantial body of work, with a total of 266 credited entries across various productions.
Ko‑Fei’s contributions were especially noted in the realm of directing, a discipline for which he is specifically recognised. The breadth of his directorial output is reflected in the extensive number of credits attributed to him, underscoring a prolific presence behind the camera. His professional profile lists directing as a primary area of expertise, indicating a focus on guiding the creative and technical aspects of film and television projects.
Phillip Ko‑Fei passed away on 30 March 2017 at the age of 67. His legacy within the Hong Kong entertainment sector is marked by a diverse portfolio that includes acting, writing and, most prominently, directing, as documented by his extensive credit record.
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Enter the Clones of Bruce
五台山儿女英雄传
Step Around the World
BarbaritySoccer ClanSoccer Clan · DirectorTo Catch ThievesMajong King · Director
The NuggetStarlets SaleFinal Edge · DirectorJau Tau Mo LoNgai Ching Hei Jeng
UnbeatablesUnbeatables · DirectorShadow MaskKilling SkillKilling Skill · Director
Supercop.com · WriterSupercop.com · DirectorPayment in BloodPayment in Blood · DirectorPayment in Blood · Writer
Lethal CombatLethal Combat · DirectorHitman's CallHitman's Call · Director济公活佛之真假济公
The SuspectThe Suspect · Stunt CoordinatorThe Three LustketeersBuhawi Jack · Director
Emperor in LustTechno WarriorsTechno Warriors · ScreenplayTechno Warriors · ProducerTechno Warriors · Director
Yes Madam 5Yes Madam 5 · Martial Arts ChoreographerHuling Sagupaan · DirectorBangisBangis · Director
The AdventurersPower ConnectionPower Connection · DirectorUltracop 2000Ultracop 2000 · Director
Deadly TargetDeadly Target · DirectorGuardian AngelGuardian Angel · Director
Lethal Panther 2Secret AdmirerGuns & RosesGuns & Roses · Director
Hard To KillHard To Kill · DirectorBattle in HellKiller FlowerFatal Chase
An Eternal CombatFury in Red · ProducerPhantom War
Thunder Ninja Kids 2: Wonderful Mission · Action DirectorU.S. Catman: Lethal Track · Action DirectorThe Cyprus TigersThe Cyprus Tigers · DirectorThe Cyprus Tigers · Producer
Just HeroesAmerican Commando 9: Guns to Heaven · Action DirectorFinal RunFinal Run · DirectorWar City 5: Law of Honor · Action Director
Tiger on the BeatThe Dragon FamilyDragons ForeverOn the RunZodiac Power 2: Evil Destroyer · Action Director
Eastern CondorsAmerican Commando 6: Kill Butterfly Kill · Action DirectorCurseScared StiffNinja: The Battalion
Millionaires' ExpressNaughty BoysCadets on the BeatThe Innocent InterloperMagic Crystal
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky StarsExciting DragonThe Master Strikes BackHeart of DragonThe Flying Mr. B
I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad!Sex Beyond the GraveSex Beyond the Grave · Sound Effects EditorReturn of Bastard SwordsmanSecret Service of the Imperial Court
The Boxer's OmenShaolin IntrudersSeeding of a GhostMission ThunderboltThe Pier
Mercenaries from Hong KongBrothers from the Walled CityFury in Shaolin TempleClan FeudsUnreal Dream
The Bomb Shell · ScreenplayDreadnaughtThe ClubOn Trial · Action DirectorDiamond Fight
Lackey and the Lady TigerTiger Over WallThe Way to HellTwo Wondrous TigersThe Loot
Goose BoxerThe Incredible Kung Fu MasterScorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild FireThe Gold ConnectionChoi Lee Fat Kung Fu
Seven Men of Kung-FuEnter Three DragonsThe Eighteen Jade ArhatsManhuntShaolin Master and the Kid
The Clutch of PowerHeroine Kan Lian ChuFist of Fury 2The Invincible ArmourThe Secret Rivals 2
Full Filmography
315 titles- Enter the Clones of Bruce (2023) as Self
- 五台山儿女英雄传 (2018)
- Step Around the World (2006)
- Barbarity (2003)
- Soccer Clan (2003)
- Soccer Clan (2003) Director
- To Catch Thieves (2003)
- Majong King (2003) Director
- The God of Gun 2003 (2003)
- The Nugget (2002) as Chinese Restaurant Manager
- Starlets Sale (2002)
- Final Edge (2002) Director
- Jau Tau Mo Lo (2002)
- Ngai Ching Hei Jeng (2002)
- The New Debt Collectors (2002)
- Unbeatables (2001)
- Unbeatables (2001) Director
- Shadow Mask (2001) as Red Wood
- Killing Skill (2001) as Assassin
- Killing Skill (2001) Director
- Killing Skill (2001) Producer
- Legend of Lust (2001) as Naughty monk
- Sinful Confessions (2001) Director
- Set Me Free (2001) Director
- Angel Cop "Final Crisis" (2001) Director
- Concrete War (2001) Director
- Double Trouble (2001)
- Double Trouble (2001) Director
- The Story of Freemen (2001) Director
- Exfernal Affairs (2001) Director
- Savage Lawyer (2001) Director
- Supercop.com (2000) Writer
- Supercop.com (2000) Director
- Payment in Blood (2000)
- Payment in Blood (2000) Director
- Payment in Blood (2000) Writer
- Pursuit of a Killer (2000)
- Millennium Dragon (2000) as Fu's assistant
- Millennium Dragon (2000) Director
- Dragnet (2000)
- 新警察故事之人间有情 (2000)
- Alpine (2000) Director
- Blood on Bullet (2000)
- Blood on Bullet (2000) Producer
- Fatal Attraction (2000)
- Fatal Attraction (2000) Director
- Lethal Combat (1999) as Black Ninja
- Lethal Combat (1999) Director
- Hitman's Call (1999)
- Hitman's Call (1999) Director
- 济公活佛之真假济公 (1999)
- Love & Sex in Sung Dynasty (1999) Director
- The Northern Swordsman (1999) Director
- Burning with Desire (1999)
- Burning with Desire (1999) Director
- Internet Mirage (1999) Director
- Black Gun Team (1999)
- Black Gun Team (1999) Director
- A Sympathetic Killer (1999)
- Royal Sperm (1999) Director
- On the Run (1999)
- On the Run (1999) Director
- The Suspect (1998) as Aquino's henchman
- The Suspect (1998) Stunt Coordinator
- The Three Lustketeers (1998) as Pau Shu-Hei
- Buhawi Jack (1998) Director
- Emperor in Lust (1997)
- Techno Warriors (1997) as Head Of Black Ninja Gang
- Techno Warriors (1997) Screenplay
- Techno Warriors (1997) Producer
- Techno Warriors (1997) Director
- Matang agila (1997) Director
- Techno Warriors (1997) Director
- Techno Warriors (1997) Writer
- Yes Madam 5 (1996)
- Yes Madam 5 (1996) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Huling Sagupaan (1996) Director
- Bangis (1996)
- Bangis (1996) Director
- Duwelo (1996) Director
- The Adventurers (1995) as Wah
- Power Connection (1995) as Drug Dealer
- Power Connection (1995) Director
- Ultracop 2000 (1995)
- Ultracop 2000 (1995) Director
- Angel On Fire (1995) as Ko Cheung
- Angel On Fire (1995) Director
- Angel On Fire (1995) Writer
- Matira ang Matibay (1995) Director
- Deadly Target (1994) as Wong Jun Lee
- Deadly Target (1994) Director
- Guardian Angel (1994)
- Guardian Angel (1994) Director
- Lethal Panther 2 (1993) as Nakada / Chuda
- Secret Admirer (1993)
- Guns & Roses (1993) as Peter Pang
- Guns & Roses (1993) Director
- Hard To Kill (1992)
- Hard To Kill (1992) Director
- Battle in Hell (1992) as General Kim Mu-Sui
- Killer Flower (1992)
- Fatal Chase (1992)
- Fatal Chase (1992) Director
- Fatal Chase (1992) Producer
- The Son of Dragon (1992)
- The Vengeance (1992)
- An Eternal Combat (1991) as Director
- Fury in Red (1991) Producer
- Phantom War (1991) as Yuen Tai-Fei
- Thunder Ninja Kids 2: Wonderful Mission (1990) Action Director
- U.S. Catman: Lethal Track (1990) Action Director
- The Cyprus Tigers (1990) as King Wu
- The Cyprus Tigers (1990) Director
- The Cyprus Tigers (1990) Producer
- Tiger on the Beat 2 (1990) as Hawker
- American Force 5: Mission Dynamo (1990) Action Director
- Killer's Romance (1990) as Charlie
- Killer's Romance (1990) Director
- Killer's Romance (1990) Writer
- Killer's Romance (1990) Producer
- Fatal Termination (1990) as Ko Mok-Fu
- Fatal Termination (1990) Producer
- Big Brother (1990)
- Just Heroes (1989)
- American Commando 9: Guns to Heaven (1989) Action Director
- Final Run (1989) as Sergeant Kau
- Final Run (1989) Director
- War City 5: Law of Honor (1989) Action Director
- Carry On Yakuza (1989) as Hitman
- Carry On Yakuza (1989) Fight Choreographer
- Bloody Brotherhood (1989)
- Angel's Mission (1989) as Crowbar
- Angel's Mission (1989) Director
- Angel's Mission (1989) Producer
- Spiritually a Cop (1989)
- Fight to Survive (1989) as Wai
- Magnificent 7 Kung-Fu Kids (1989) as Brother Fei
- Angel Enforcers (1989) as Killer Fei
- Angel Enforcers (1989) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Duel of Death (1989)
- The Sniping (1989)
- Tiger on the Beat (1988) as Poison Snake Ping
- The Dragon Family (1988) as Keung's Man
- Dragons Forever (1988) as Hua's Bodyguard
- On the Run (1988) as No-hands Policeman
- Zodiac Power 2: Evil Destroyer (1988) Action Director
- Paper Marriage (1988) as Crazy Eyes
- American Commando 2 — Hunting Express (1988) Director
- Mistaken Identity (1988) as Ai B
- In the Blood (1988) as No. 6
- Spooky, Spooky (1988) as Lover (opening scene)
- 18 Times (1988) as Préteur sur Gage Hong
- Escape from Kingdom (1988)
- Ruthless Family (1988)
- Zombie vs. Ninja (1988) Action Director
- American Commando: Angel's Blood Mission (1988) Director
- Platoon the Warriors (1988) Director
- War City: Die to Win (1988) Director
- American Force 2: The Untouchable Glory (1988) Director
- War City 2 - Red Heat Conspiracy (1988)
- War City 2 - Red Heat Conspiracy (1988) Director
- L.A.Connection (1988) Director
- War City 3: The Extreme Project (1988) Director
- Eastern Condors (1987) as Vietnamese Corporal
- American Commando 6: Kill Butterfly Kill (1987) Action Director
- Curse (1987) as Ma's Cousin
- Scared Stiff (1987) as Inspector Chow's Man
- Ninja: The Battalion (1987) as (archive footage)
- Fire Operation (1987) Action Director
- You're My Destiny (1987) as Kumaguza's Hired HK Thug
- American Force: The Brave Platoon (1987) Director
- Ninja Destroyer (1987) Action Director
- American Force 3: High Sky Mission (1987) Director
- Official Exterminator 3: Joy for Living Dead (1987) Director
- Official Exterminator 2: Heaven's Hell (1987) Director
- Millionaires' Express (1986) as Mountain Bandit
- Naughty Boys (1986) as Ma Hui
- Cadets on the Beat (1986)
- The Innocent Interloper (1986) as Chuen's thug
- Magic Crystal (1986) as Shen Kun
- Ninja the Protector (1986)
- A Man from Holland (1986)
- Ninja Terminator (1986) as Yamato
- Tough Ninja: The Shadow Warrior (1986) as (as Philip Ko)
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985) as Boss Lau's Man at Warehouse
- Exciting Dragon (1985) as Tung Fu
- The Master Strikes Back (1985) as Asst Instructor Shi Tu
- Heart of Dragon (1985) as Kim's Thug
- The Flying Mr. B (1985) as Philip Chan
- Devil Cat (1985)
- Ghost Festival (1985) as Inspector Wong
- My Mind, Your Body (1985)
- Majestic Thunderbolt (1985) as Phillip
- This Man Is Dangerous (1985) as Sgt Philip Chen
- I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad! (1984) as Master Lung
- Sex Beyond the Grave (1984) as Officer Kimura
- Sex Beyond the Grave (1984) Sound Effects Editor
- Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984) as Divine Doctor Lai Yao Er
- Secret Service of the Imperial Court (1984) as Tsao Chi-Hsiang
- The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984) as Temple Abbot
- Profile in Anger (1984)
- I Love Lolanto (1984) as Philip Chan
- Opium and the Kung Fu Master (1984) as Golden Cat
- Misfire (1984)
- Lost Virginity (1984)
- The Boxer's Omen (1983) as Chan Hung
- Shaolin Intruders (1983) as Abbot Jianxing / Ye Cheng
- Seeding of a Ghost (1983) as Chow
- Mission Thunderbolt (1983) as White Tycoon
- The Pier (1983)
- The Pier (1983) Director
- Mercenaries from Hong Kong (1982) as Naiwen
- Brothers from the Walled City (1982) as Da De
- Fury in Shaolin Temple (1982)
- Clan Feuds (1982) as Ai Tian Fu, the Blind Assassin
- Unreal Dream (1982)
- Legend of a Fighter (1982) as Father Fok
- Dirty Angel (1982)
- Dirty Angel (1982) Director
- Dragon Blood (1982)
- Outlaw Genes (1982) as Sam
- Alliance of Hung Sect (1982)
- 爆破 (1982)
- Red Rattlesnake (1982)
- 复仇者 (1982)
- Great Massacre (1982)
- The Bomb Shell (1981) Screenplay
- Dreadnaught (1981) as Tam King
- The Club (1981) as 'Fingers' Hung
- On Trial (1981) Action Director
- Diamond Fight (1981)
- Hired Guns (1981)
- Dragon Bruce Lee, Part II (1981)
- The Blazing Ninja (1981)
- Dragon Lee Fights Again (1981) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Lackey and the Lady Tiger (1980)
- Tiger Over Wall (1980) as Lin Chang
- The Way to Hell (1980)
- Two Wondrous Tigers (1980) as Robert Ko
- The Loot (1980) as Killer Ko Yu-Shing
- Master Killers (1980)
- Snake Deadly Act (1980) as Kuo Housekeeper Li Tien-Po
- Fearless Dragons (1980)
- Goose Boxer (1979)
- The Incredible Kung Fu Master (1979) as Chin Fung
- Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire (1979)
- The Gold Connection (1979) as Assassin
- Choi Lee Fat Kung Fu (1979) as Hung Chow
- Cantonen Iron Kung Fu (1979)
- The Challenger (1979) as Pai Shi Chang
- Secret Message (1979) as White Eye Browed Priest
- The Dragon, the Hero (1979) as Ma Ti
- Duel of the 7 Tigers (1979)
- Relentless Broken Blade (1979)
- Flying Masters of Kung Fu (1979) as One-armed boxer Yu Tien Lung
- Iron Fisted Eagle's Claw (1979) as Drunken Master
- The Fists, the Kicks and the Evils (1979)
- Rivals of the Silver Fox (1979)
- Seven Men of Kung-Fu (1978)
- Enter Three Dragons (1978)
- The Eighteen Jade Arhats (1978) as Lo
- Manhunt (1978) as To Kan Pei
- Shaolin Master and the Kid (1978) as Black Hat
- The Red Phoenix (1978)
- The Mysterious Heroes (1978)
- Shaolin Tough Kid (1978) as First Fighting Monk
- Dragon of the Swords Man (1978) as 'Genious Scholar' Wang Li
- The War of the Boundary (1978)
- Murder of Murders (1978)
- The Souls of the Sword (1978)
- The Clutch of Power (1977) as Killer 'Fox'
- Heroine Kan Lian Chu (1977)
- Fist of Fury 2 (1977)
- The Invincible Armour (1977)
- The Secret Rivals 2 (1977)
- Shaolin Kung-Fu Mystagogue (1977) as Spinning Blades / Bald Helper
- The Hot, the Cool and the Vicious (1977) as Wolf
- Snuff Bottle Connection (1977) as Corrupt magistrate
- Return of the Chinese Boxer (1977) as Chen Liu
- The Mar's Villa (1977) as Fang Kang and his brother
- The Green Jade Statuette (1977) as Brothel Manager (as Kao Fei)
- Eagle's Claws (1977)
- Struggle With Death (1977)
- Warriors of the Sacred Temple (1977) as One of the 10 Brothers
- Along Comes a Tiger (1977)
- The Damned (1977) as Three Scar Chief
- Shaolin Death Squads (1977)
- Five Kung Fu Daredevil Heroes (1977) as Red Robe Monk
- Killer Meteors (1976) as Go Yuen So
- The Eight Masters (1976) as Mr. Ming
- 7-Man Army (1976) as Japanese Ruffian
- Super Dragon (1976)
- Fighting of Shaolin Monks (1976) as Hot Hand Monk
- The Best of Shaolin Kung Fu (1976)
- Sea Gods and Ghosts (1975)
- Sea Gods and Ghosts (1975) Martial Arts Choreographer
- The Dynamite Brothers (1974) as Tuen's Henchman
- Shaolin Vengeance (1974)
- Blood Revenge (1974)
- Four Real Friends (1974)
- Revenge is Sweet (1974) as Crazy Wolf
- Enter the Dragon (1973) as Guard (uncredited)
- None But the Brave (1973)
- The Boxer from Kwangtung (1973)
- The Rendezvous of Warriors (1973)
- The Return of the Hero of the Waterfront (1973) as Cheng Peng-Ta
- The Boxer from Shantung (1972) as Yang's Thug (uncredited)
- The Angry Guest (1972) as (extra) (uncredited)
- The Killer (1972)
- The Water Margin (1972) as Lu's Servant (uncredited)
- The Anonymous Heroes (1971) as Gambler (uncredited)
- The Deadly Duo (1971) as Hero on Raft
- Duel of Fists (1971) as (extra) (uncredited)
- The Heroic Ones (1970) as Wang Chao's Guard
- The Singing Killer (1970)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Phillip Ko Fai best known for?
Phillip Ko Fai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lethal Panther 2 (1993), Capo Rise to Power (2024), An Eternal Combat (1991), Thunder Ninja Kids 2: Wonderful Mission (1990).
When and where was Phillip Ko Fai born?
Phillip Ko Fai was born on June 18, 1949 in Hong Kong, China. They passed away on March 30, 2017.
How many credits does Phillip Ko Fai have?
Phillip Ko Fai has accumulated over 315 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2023.
What is Phillip Ko Fai's background in cinema and television?
Phillip Ko‑Fei was a male film professional born in Hong Kong, China, on 18 June 1949. He worked in the Hong Kong entertainment industry as an actor, screenwriter and film director, and was especially noted for his directing work. Over the course of his career he accumulated a total of 266 credited productions. He was ...
Phillip Ko Fai by the numbers
315credits
315films
0TV series
1970–2023active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad! (1984) as Master Lung — aged about 35
- The Dragon Family (1988) as Keung's Man — aged about 39
- Enter the Dragon (1973) as Guard (uncredited) — aged about 24
- Eastern Condors (1987) as Vietnamese Corporal — aged about 38
- Dragons Forever (1988) as Hua's Bodyguard — aged about 39
- Heart of Dragon (1985) as Kim's Thug — aged about 36
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