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Danny Lee Sau-Yin

Date of birth: 1952-08-06

Place of birth: Shanghai, China

Known for: Acting

Also known as: 李修賢, Li Hsiu-Hsien, Li Hsiu-Shien, Lee Hsiu-Hsien, Lee Shou-Hsien, Lee Siu-Yin, Danny S. Y. Lee, Li Xiu-Xian, Lee Hso-Hsun, 이수현, 李修贤, دنی لی سائو-یین, Lee Sau-yin, Lee Xiuxian, Li Xiuxuan, Li Xiu Xian

Danny Lee Sau-Yin

Biography

Danny Lee Sau-Yin (Chinese: 李修賢, born August 6, 1952) is a Hong Kong actor, film producer, screenwriter, director, action director and presenter. He is best known for frequently portraying Hong Kong police officers in films such as "Law With Two Phases" (1984), "The Killer" (1989) and "The Untold Story" (1993). He won the award for Best Leading Actor at the 1984 Golden Horse Awards.

Movie Credits

Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit
2.7

Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit

1989-01-28

Two friends who own an investment firm turn to a policeman friend for help when they are framed for

The Killer
3.8

The Killer

1989-03-24

Mob assassin Jeffrey is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profess

Siping's Young and Dangerous vs Brother Hao
0

Siping's Young and Dangerous vs Brother Hao

2016-11-07

The film tells the story of Brother Hao, who went to Hong Kong and Macau for his friends in order to

The Killer of the Lonely Heart
0

The Killer of the Lonely Heart

2000-11-30

Sir Li (played by Li Xiuxian) is a Hong Kong policeman who is fair and upright. Uncle Wen (played by

Triad Wars
3

Triad Wars

2008-02-29

In the midst of a violent gang war, a series of misfortunes threaten the fate of a gang boss and his

Dr. Lamb
2.6

Dr. Lamb

1992-10-22

An abnormal taxi driver lusts for blood every rainy night, and several young women are killed as a r

The Super Inframan
3

The Super Inframan

1975-08-01

The surface of the Earth is under attack, thousands of people are killed in this unprovoked attacked

City on Fire
3.5

City on Fire

1987-02-13

Ko Chow is an undercover cop who is under pressure from all sides. His boss, Inspector Lau, wants hi

The Mighty Peking Man
2.5

The Mighty Peking Man

1977-08-11

Word of a monster ape ten stories tall living in the Himalayas reaches fortune hunters in Hong Kong.

Mafia.com
2.3

Mafia.com

2000-10-28

Brought up in a small walled village of Hong Kong, three friends are street fighters thirsty for gre

Shanghai 13
3

Shanghai 13

1984-02-04

A patriot finds evidence that the government is collaborating with a foreign power. If the people kn

White Storm
0

White Storm

2000-06-29

The No. 8 Squadron of Kunming Anti-Drug Section has solved countless cases, but the younger siblings

A Fallen Angel
0

A Fallen Angel

2003-01-01

The perverted Fengjie killer ravaged the deep water area. The case was handed over to the chief insp

Heat Team
3

Heat Team

2004-06-24

Eason Chan is K.C, Chan and Y.T. Lee is Aaron Kwok, both are very smart cop, who both were assign to

The Savage Five
3.1

The Savage Five

1974-02-15

A pacifist village is beset by bandits in this martial arts thriller. "Savage Five" hands-down rival

The Battle Wizard
2.9

The Battle Wizard

1977-09-09

A brother who loves books and a sister who loves swords must face a yellow-robed warrior, the Red Py

The Untold Story
3.1

The Untold Story

1993-05-13

Macau cops begin to suspect a man running a pork buns restaurant of murder, after tracing the origin

Playboy Cops
2.6

Playboy Cops

2008-02-28

Two off-the-wall detectives go in search for a killer, while vying for the affections of a young wom

Temperament of Life
0

Temperament of Life

1975-04-03

Shaw Brothers comedy.

Night Watching
0

Night Watching

2018-01-18

The story of "Night Patrol" mainly tells the story of a robbery under the icy and snow-covered viadu

Return of the Lucky Stars
0

Return of the Lucky Stars

Upcoming movie directed by Sammo Hung

The Brave Archer
3.4

The Brave Archer

1977-07-30

Guo Jing and Yang Kang are the sons of two rebels. The rebels are killed by imperial soldiers and th

The Brave Archer 2
3.2

The Brave Archer 2

1978-05-13

Our hero Kuo Tsing is winning the hand of fair maiden Huang Yung. However, almost immediately, clan

Seductive Love
0

Seductive Love

2002-01-01

A retired gangster - Brother Zheng divorced his wife and left behind a young daughter - Ya Shi depen

Mad Love Chase
0

Mad Love Chase

1971-01-01

Killer Clans
3.1

Killer Clans

1976-03-20

Based on a popular swordplay novel, this colorful and complex saga (whose Chinese title literally tr

Tragic Hero
3

Tragic Hero

1987-02-20

After being released from prison, Tang Kat-Yung exacts revenge on Lee Ah Chai.

The Oily Maniac
2.6

The Oily Maniac

1976-09-18

A cripple takes revenge on criminals by using a magic spell that transforms him into an oily monster

Erotic Nights
0

Erotic Nights

1976-04-29

The Great Cheat
0

The Great Cheat

1981-01-01

The Tattoo
0

The Tattoo

1984-06-19

A Deadline of Ten Days
0

A Deadline of Ten Days

2004-12-31

Police Chief Lei Jin took over a theft case. After investigation, it turned out to be a dangerous pe

The King of Gambler
0

The King of Gambler

1981-05-20

The King of Gambler II
0

The King of Gambler II

1983-01-01

Hong Kong movie

Bruce Lee and I
1.9

Bruce Lee and I

1976-01-09

A movie on the life of the renowned Bruce Lee, especially his relationship with his mistress.

The Revenge of Larry
0

The Revenge of Larry

2004-01-01

The film takes the life-and-death cooperation between the anti-drug police dog "Lal" and the dog tra

Tiger on the Beat 2
3.1

Tiger on the Beat 2

1990-02-10

Lam, a cop approaching 40 but without much accomplishment, always wants to achieve something memorab

Brotherhood
3.3

Brotherhood

1986-11-22

Liu and Keung are competent constables and good partners. But Keung is fired just because of a minor

The Untold Story 3
2.6

The Untold Story 3

1999-11-18

Inspector Lee and his team look into the mysterious disappearance of a seedy loan shark but find no

Oh, My Cops!
2

Oh, My Cops!

1983-07-20

Buddy cops Porky and Big Mouth are promoted to the anti-prostitution division after solving a robber

Rich and Famous
3.2

Rich and Famous

1987-05-27

To pay off his debt as a gambler, a man drags his sister and step-brother into a life of crime and a

Gossip Street
3.1

Gossip Street

1974-05-17

The place to be is flat number 8 on the second floor of the Gossip Street apartment building, where

He Who Never Dies
0

He Who Never Dies

1979-05-12

An action comedy starring Danny Lee Sau-Yin and Michelle Yim. It was produced by the Shaw Brothers S

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
3.3

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

1993-11-25

After the death of Marshal Yuen, a princess is arrested by a constable whilst training with her kung

Love to Kill
2.7

Love to Kill

1993-11-18

A woman looks to a cop for help against her abusive husband, who constantly rapes, beats, and belitt

Rhythm of Destiny
3.5

Rhythm of Destiny

1992-04-01

Two brothers Ah B and Dee live in two different worlds. Ah B decides to quit his smuggling business

Chase a Fortune
1

Chase a Fortune

1985-01-09

Tiger, a fierce champion pro-boxer, is a gentle giant outside the ring. So when he accidentally inju

The Brave Archer 3
3

The Brave Archer 3

1981-11-12

Guo Jing and Huang Rong pursue Yang Kang to Iron Palm Peak, where Qiu Qianren and the Iron Palm Sect

Young and Dangerous 5
3.1

Young and Dangerous 5

1998-01-22

Although Chicken does not make an appearance, Chan Ho Nam finds a new love interest in the form of M

Shark Busters
2.8

Shark Busters

2002-11-28

TC Lee, a senior policeman whose mounting debts are making headlines in the local press. Lee's not t

All Men Are Brothers
3.5

All Men Are Brothers

1975-05-10

Based on one of China's enduring epic novels, written in the 14th century, "All Men Are Brothers" co

The Brothers
3

The Brothers

1979-04-27

Liu Yung is the brother whose destiny is to become a top mobster. Danny Lee is the brother fated to

Asian Connection
3.1

Asian Connection

1995-10-06

The Organized Crime Bureau investigates a ring of drug dealers from Taiwan. After losing the life of

Walk In
2.8

Walk In

1997-04-19

The "walk in" of the title refers to one person allowing another's soul to take possession of his bo

Organized Crime & Triad Bureau
3.1

Organized Crime & Triad Bureau

1994-01-07

The head of the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau, Inspector San Lee, will do anything to put triad b

Coolie Killer
3.4

Coolie Killer

1982-06-30

Ko leads a team of Hong Kong assassins that are taken out one by one. Ko manages to flee to the coun

The Kings of Fists and Dollars
2.5

The Kings of Fists and Dollars

1979-05-01

After there is a mishap at a mine that causing many to die or become injured, Master Chien decides t

The Imposter
3.7

The Imposter

1975-08-09

With the cast list, you would almost expect this to be another Chang Cheh film. Two of Chang's prote

River Of Fury
0

River Of Fury

1973-05-03

River Of Fury presents the self-discovery and awakening of a young man (Danny Lee), who has been exp

Run and Kill
3.3

Run and Kill

1993-02-27

A family man attempts to undo the deadly contract he made with a stranger during an evening of drunk

Portrait of a Serial Rapist
1.2

Portrait of a Serial Rapist

1994-01-01

A serial rapist is loose in the Hong Kong suburb of Tuen Mun. Based on the true story of Lam Kwok-wa

The Law Enforcer
2.5

The Law Enforcer

1986-06-11

A police officer is suspended for assaulting gang members who threatened a young woman and her boyfr

Undeclared War
3.2

Undeclared War

1990-09-01

A Hong Kong Special Branch cop and a CIA agent reluctantly team up to bring down a major internation

Blue Lightning
4.5

Blue Lightning

1991-06-06

Danny Lee is a retired cop investigating the murder of his wife, witnessed only by his son.

Law with Two Phases
3.5

Law with Two Phases

1984-06-17

Chief B (Danny Lee) is an unconventional CID member who relies more on instincts rather than by the

Twist
2.7

Twist

1995-01-12

An armored truck carrying $170 million is held up by a sophisticated ring of bank robbers. The polic

Unarm 72 Hours
0

Unarm 72 Hours

2003-02-20

A detective, Lee is going to retire soon, while he is investigating a jewelry store arm robbery case

Powerful Four
3.5

Powerful Four

1992-01-01

The rise of four semi-corrupt detectives in the Hong Kong police ranks during the late 60's.

City Cop
3.5

City Cop

1995-12-07

Two Cops, one young and hotheaded, the other aging and by-the-book, are teamed up to break a case in

The Heroes
3

The Heroes

1980-10-23

Former Shaolin man Marshal Kao takes his former classmates prisoner and, instead of executing them,

Thank You Sir
2.8

Thank You Sir

1989-08-19

Lee Ying, who is the chief inspector of Regional Crime Unit, is newly promoted to Royal Hong Kong Po

One Way Only
2.3

One Way Only

1981-08-02

Acclaimed actor Danny Lee, known for his role in john Woo’s The Killer, has his directing debut in O

Murderer Pursues
3.5

Murderer Pursues

1981-06-26

A fascinating crime saga of a Sino-Vietnamese crime gang. Danny Lee stars as a misunderstood refugee

What Price Honesty?
3.2

What Price Honesty?

1981-12-31

Police corruption is the theme of this brutal harbinger of the bleak "new wave" crime thriller. Pai

Gambler's Delight
1

Gambler's Delight

1981-01-01

The story concerns with Danny Lee's character as a manager of one of Macau's casinos battling it out

The Call Girls
1.5

The Call Girls

1977-10-29

The seamy side of the Hong Kong film industry is laid bare in "The Call-Girls". Based on the infamou

Killers on Wheels
3.5

Killers on Wheels

1976-08-26

A quasi-vicious motorcycle gang messes with the wrong man.

Invincible
3.5

Invincible

1992-12-05

Timid and wimpy triad gangster, Kit, is the right-hand man to gangster Brother Fire, who, in a bid t

Road Warriors
1.8

Road Warriors

1987-09-09

Traffic cops set out to take down a spoiled, rich, reckless driver responsible for a school bus acci

Double Trouble
3

Double Trouble

1984-09-07

To help his sister with her debts, John goes to a pawnshop when robbers rush in. John draws suspicio

All Mixed Up
3

All Mixed Up

1975-09-25

A man's frustration at being stuck at his dead-end job with no promotion or raise in sight, along wi

No Compromise
5

No Compromise

1988-01-21

A cop goes after a husband-and-wife team of criminals who are expecting the birth of their first chi

Murder Plot
2.6

Murder Plot

1979-05-30

Director Chu Yuan was already famous for his many collaborations with respected novelist Ku Lung and

Sensual Pleasures
2.4

Sensual Pleasures

1978-08-25

Sensual Pleasures features a collection of three, ghost story, sexual vignettes starring a viscerall

The Big Holdup
3.5

The Big Holdup

1975-09-18

A group of down-on-their-luck robbers pull off a spectacular job - only to find themselves hunted by

Red Shield
2.6

Red Shield

1991-10-23

A pair of detectives are after a smuggling ring, and when they come to the leader, they need back-up

Against All
3.6

Against All

1990-12-28

A love triangle between a singer and two men; one good, the other evil.

King of Snake
3

King of Snake

1984-02-04

A research lab has developed "The Formula", a box that allows living organic material to grow hundre

The Executor
3.3

The Executor

1981-03-04

Chow Yun-Fat and Danny Lee star in this police action film. Two cops are trying to capture a triad b

This Time I'll Make You Rich
0

This Time I'll Make You Rich

1974-06-14

Joe Esposito, an italo-american, and Brad McCoy, a Scottish man, are engaged by Giorgiakis to be his

The Water Margin
3.4

The Water Margin

1972-03-17

The corruption in the Sung Dynasty of 11th century China is so rampant that it inspires a band of Or

Brave Archer and His Mate
2.5

Brave Archer and His Mate

1982-02-25

Guo Jing and Huang Rong return to Peach Blossom Island and are shocked to see that Guo's first marti

Crossing Hennessy
3.3

Crossing Hennessy

2010-04-01

Two shopkeepers are set up on a blind date by well-meaning relatives, despite the fact that they bot

Big Boss
1.5

Big Boss

1981-12-02

Conflicts between power-hungry triad gangsters in Macao leads to bloody battles.

The Gambling Syndicate
0

The Gambling Syndicate

1975-04-19

A provincial detective seeks to take down a local gambling syndicate with the help of two convicts.

Behind the Storm
0

Behind the Storm

1982-03-05

After an old rich man mysteriously falls to his death, a ghost returns to settle the score.

Queen Hustler
1

Queen Hustler

1975-01-23

He Ming-Zhu (Chen Ping) seeks revenge againts a gambling syndicate (led by Wang Hsieh) who forced he

Fascinating Affairs
1.5

Fascinating Affairs

1985-06-22

To Be No. 1
3.4

To Be No. 1

1996-08-17

Fai Chuen is a young man who wants to rise in the triad of Hong Kong. He's tough; he's respected by

Cop of the Town
4.2

Cop of the Town

1985-11-14

A womanizing cop has to protect a beautiful model, who is being terrorized by her psychotic ex-boyfr

Code of Honor
4

Code of Honor

1987-03-26

In Hong Kong, Ho Chen-tung is the aging Mob boss, living by a code of honor, keeping peace among riv

Parking Service
3

Parking Service

1986-01-10

Stanley was an optimistic youth. Feeling bored in his job, he decided to part with his beloved uncle

He is My Enemy, Partner and Father-In-Law
3.6

He is My Enemy, Partner and Father-In-Law

1999-11-05

Sgt. Bruce Lee tries to catch a serial killer. He announces that a small-time crook, Stallone, is th

The Big Score
4

The Big Score

1990-09-27

Wong Jing wrote and directed this film, he also co-stars as a shady and bumbling individual who's fo

The Innocent Interloper
3.5

The Innocent Interloper

1986-12-04

A goofy schoolteacher stumbles headlong into a counterfeiting ring after he accidentally picks up on

Just Heroes
3.4

Just Heroes

1989-09-14

A respected and well liked gang-boss is betrayed and killed. One of his three adopted sons are to ta

Flying Sword Lee
0

Flying Sword Lee

1979-04-12

This is a brilliant Taiwanese movie adaption of "Sentimental Swordsman, Ruthless Blade." Li "Little

Iron Bodyguard
2.9

Iron Bodyguard

1973-12-08

An Iron Bodyguard called Wang Wu meets a scholar and forms a strong friendship with him after they f

The Informer
3

The Informer

1980-05-10

Wang Chung plays the standard level-headed cop in charge of a rag-tag bunch of misfits and stereotyp

The Stunning Gambling
0

The Stunning Gambling

1982-01-01

A con man murders his competition through Vampire Jiang Shi controlled by a Taoist Priest. His plans

The Case of the Cold Fish
4

The Case of the Cold Fish

1995-07-14

On the peaceful Lantau Island of Hong Kong, a murder takes place. A Eurasian is suspected until he t

The Unmatchable Match
3.5

The Unmatchable Match

1990-05-11

Chow is an undercover cop who must befriend former triad kingpin Chan Wai-Man to investigate a bruta

Psychedelic Cop
0

Psychedelic Cop

2002-08-01

A rough and tough cop, Dee (Danny Lee), is about to wrap up a case when part of the group he's inves

The Sensational Pair
0

The Sensational Pair

1983-06-23

The Sensational Pair is a Hong Kong Drama Comedy starring Kent Cheng and Anita Mui

Water Tank Murder Mystery
0.5

Water Tank Murder Mystery

1994-11-12

A body is found inside a water tank a top of an apartment building. It's not a hard case to solve fo

Hero of City
2

Hero of City

2001-06-14

Gordon puts together a team of criminals to execute the bold robbery of a jewelry store. Before the

Takes Two to Mingle
3.5

Takes Two to Mingle

1990-03-08

A tough-as-nail-cop becomes irrate when he learns that his sister is dating the son of a powerful tr

Blood Brothers
3.1

Blood Brothers

1973-02-24

Set in the waning years of the Ching Dyansty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial

It's All in the Family
0

It's All in the Family

1975-03-08

Danny Lee is Hsu Chih-yuan, the youngest son of strict patriarch Hsu Hui-tang (Cheng Miu). A sailor,

The Criminal Hunter
0

The Criminal Hunter

1988-05-19

Chu Yu (Eric Tsang) is a homicide detective who accidently stabs his girlfriend while wrestling with

Hong Kong 73
2.8

Hong Kong 73

1974-04-24

As the Heng Seng Index reaches unprecedented heights, people from all walks of life go stock specula

Final Justice
3

Final Justice

1988-06-23

A cop relies on a young car thief to take down four gangsters, who plan to rob a rich merchant for a

Fearless Match
2.5

Fearless Match

1994-05-26

Rookie PTU officers Fan and Fat manages to find themselves in a shootout with fugitives but ends up

The Night Rider
2.3

The Night Rider

1992-12-17

Simon Yam is the greatest and craziest illegal road racer in Hong Kong.

Romancing Bullet
0

Romancing Bullet

2000-10-12

Romancing Bullet is a crime movie starring Danny Lee and Max Mok.

Hong Kong History Y
0

Hong Kong History Y

2001-05-10

Hong Kong History Y is a Hong Kong crime movie starring Danny Lee.

No Way Back
4.4

No Way Back

1990-05-25

After an undercover cop is brutally slain, his friend goes deep undercover to find those who are res

Dirty Angel
2.5

Dirty Angel

1982-03-12

Two tough gangsters try to outdo each other to become Shanghai's top gangster and take control of th

The Great Conspiracy
2

The Great Conspiracy

1980-07-05

A knife expert arrives to tell the ruler he is to be invaded during his annual knife skills challeng

The House of 72 Tenants
3.1

The House of 72 Tenants

1973-09-21

Set during a period of depression, the film chronicles the daily lives of a single urban building sp

The Perfect Match
3.5

The Perfect Match

1982-12-18

Funny Boys
0

Funny Boys

1982-10-07

Funny Boys is a Hong Kong Comedy-Drama starring Kent Cheng and Danny Lee.

Red River
3.7

Red River

2009-08-09

A haunting, tragic love story about the aftermath of the American War in Vietnam, and the long-term

The Eight Escorts
2.1

The Eight Escorts

1980-01-01

In Wuiyng County a violent jewel thief is harming the business of local merchants. As they nervously

Shoot to Kill
0

Shoot to Kill

1994-01-01

A psychopathic thief is chased by the police after he and a gang of thieves murder the owner of a gu

The Deadly Duo
3

The Deadly Duo

1971-12-22

The plot involves patriots during the Sung Dynasty and their attempts to rescue a kidnapped prince f

Melody of Love
3

Melody of Love

1978-04-20

This social romantic satire delightfully reflects its era, as three doctors pursue three hard-to-get

In the Claws of the CIA
1.7

In the Claws of the CIA

1981-01-01

Kung fu champ John is given the chance to train CIA agents in martial arts by using self-hypnosis. B

Night of the Assassins
0

Night of the Assassins

1980-11-11

The swords never stop flying in this action-packed old school hit! Master Wu (Ko Keung from "Fatal F

First Exposure
0

First Exposure

1982-01-01

Tycoon, Tang Shih Hai, rules most of the businesses in Hong Kong. Many of his officials have been as

Untouchable Mania
0

Untouchable Mania

2000-04-07

Keith is a young man working in an illegal gambling joint whose boss is putting his foot down about

Man Wanted 3
2.5

Man Wanted 3

2000-06-01

The boss of a powerful Hong Kong triad struggles to maintain his position, while wishing that he cou

Naked Ambition
2.6

Naked Ambition

2003-10-20

John and Andy, comic section editors of a magazine, become unemployed because of the winding-up of t

Super Player
0

Super Player

2010-11-25

Northern China, the present day. Jobless and penniless after being sacked by his boss, and deserted

The Two Faces of Love
0

The Two Faces of Love

1974-12-22

shaw production

Nobody Ever Cheats
2

Nobody Ever Cheats

1994-12-08

Gao Xiang is a senior member of insurance. He runs all kinds of criminal undertakings and plays with

Internal Affair
0

Internal Affair

1994-01-27

Inspector General Li Tiezhu took over the investigation of a case related to the collusion between p

Anti-Racing Action
2

Anti-Racing Action

2021-06-20

Hong Kong is hailed as the safest city in Asia. Recently, Hong Kong has witnessed some street racing

The Power Over The World
0

The Power Over The World

2001-09-28

Two brothers who grew up in the countryside and fell in love with the same brothers and sisters, Yun

Thunder of Gigantic Serpent
2.5

Thunder of Gigantic Serpent

1988-04-15

A secret formula that can cause plants and animals to expand a thousand-fold in size is stolen by a