Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
Biography
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung was a Hong Kong film director, producer, and scriptwriter. He was known for gritty, dark, and realistic action thrillers. Born in Hong Kong, he studied film at York University film school in Toronto. Lam's work was often compared to Quentin Tarantino's, as his film City on Fire (1987) was reworked into Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs (1992). Lam collaborated with Jean-Claude Van Damme on several films, including Maximum Risk (1996), Replicant (2001), and The Savage (2003), also known as In Hell. Lam passed away on December 29, 2018, at the age of 63.
Career overview
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung was a Hong Kong film director, producer, and scriptwriter. He is known for his gritty, dark, and realistic action thrillers. Lam was born in Hong Kong and studied film at York University film school in Toronto. His work often incorporated intense action sequences.
One of Lam's notable films is City on Fire, released in 1987. The film's influence can be seen in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, which was reworked from Lam's original work. Critics have noted similarities between the two films, including shot-by-shot copies of certain action sequences. This indicates the significant impact of Lam's work on the action thriller genre.
Lam's later collaborations include films with Jean-Claude Van Damme, such as Maximum Risk, Replicant, and The Savage. These films demonstrate Lam's continued involvement in the action thriller genre. Throughout his career, Lam directed numerous films, with a total of 40 known credits.
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70 titles- Septet: The Story of Hong Kong (2022) Director
- Septet: The Story of Hong Kong (2022) Writer
- In the Mood for Melville (2017) as Self
- Sky on Fire (2016) Director
- Sky on Fire (2016) Screenplay
- Sky on Fire (2016) Story
- Wild City (2015) Director
- Wild City (2015) Writer
- Wild City (2015) Producer
- Wild City (2015) Screenplay
- Tarantino, le disciple de Hong-Kong (2011)
- Triangle (2007) Director
- Triangle (2007) Executive Producer
- Triangle (2007) Producer
- In Hell (2003) Director
- Looking for Mr. Perfect (2003) Director
- Looking for Mr. Perfect (2003) Story
- Replicant (2001) Director
- Simon Sez (1999) Executive Producer
- Victim (1999) Director
- Victim (1999) Screenplay
- Victim (1999) Producer
- The Suspect (1998) Director
- The Suspect (1998) Screenplay
- Full Alert (1997) Director
- Full Alert (1997) Screenplay
- Full Alert (1997) Story
- Full Alert (1997) Producer
- Maximum Risk (1996) Director
- The Adventurers (1995) Director
- The Adventurers (1995) Writer
- Burning Paradise (1994) Director
- Film ohne Fesseln - Das neue Hongkong Kino (1993) as Self
- Twin Dragons (1992) as Card Player
- Twin Dragons (1992) Director
- Full Contact (1992) Director
- Full Contact (1992) Producer
- Prison on Fire II (1991) Director
- Touch and Go (1991)
- Touch and Go (1991) Director
- A Moment of Romance (1990) Production Consultant
- A Moment of Romance (1990) Associate Producer
- A Moment of Romance (1990) Story
- Undeclared War (1990) Director
- Undeclared War (1990) Producer
- Rebel from China (1990) Story
- Wild Search (1989) Director
- Wild Search (1989) Producer
- School on Fire (1988) Director
- School on Fire (1988) Executive Producer
- The Eighth Happiness (1988) as Audience member (cameo)
- Prison on Fire (1987) Director
- Prison on Fire (1987) Producer
- City on Fire (1987) as Chow's Contact
- City on Fire (1987) Director
- City on Fire (1987) Producer
- City on Fire (1987) Story
- The Thirty Million Dollar Rush (1987) Assistant Director
- The Thirty Million Dollar Rush (1987) Stunt Coordinator
- Happy Ghost III (1986) Stunt Coordinator
- Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice (1986) Director
- Cupid One (1985) Director
- Cupid One (1985) Writer
- The Other Side of Gentleman (1984) Director
- Esprit D'amour (1983) Director
- ICAC: Section Nine (1978)
- A House is Not a Home (1977)
- Luk Siu Fung (Series II) (1977)
- You Are Wonderful (1976)
- The Fatal Irony (1974)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ringo Lam Ling-Tung best known for?
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including In Hell (2003), Replicant (2001), Maximum Risk (1996), Tres Caínes (2013).
When and where was Ringo Lam Ling-Tung born?
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung was born on December 8, 1955 in Hong Kong, China. They passed away on December 29, 2018.
How many credits does Ringo Lam Ling-Tung have?
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2022.
What is Ringo Lam Ling-Tung's background in cinema and television?
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung was a Hong Kong film director, producer, and scriptwriter. He was known for gritty, dark, and realistic action thrillers. Born in Hong Kong, he studied film at York University film school in Toronto. Lam's work was often compared to Quentin Tarantino's, as his film City on Fire (1987) was reworked i...