Peter Mak is a Hong Kong film director and actor. The films he has directed include '' The Wicked City'', ''All Night Long'', and '' Enemy Shadow''. As an actor he has appeared in ''Shu zhi suo zhi '', ''

Happy Sixteen ''Happy Sixteen'' (俏皮女學生, ''Chiu pei nui hok sang'') is a 1982 Hong Kong film directed by Michael Mak Dong-Git. Synopsis The film is about the life of a group of sixteen year olds who have fun hanging out, dancing and partying etc.. I ...

'', ''

Lai Shi, China's Last Eunuch ''Lai Shi, China's Last Eunuch'', also known as ''Last Eunuch in China'', (Chinese: 中國最後一個太監) is a 1988 Hong Kong historical drama film directed by Jacob Cheung in his directorial debut and starring Max Mok in the title role of ...

'', '' Tiger Cage'' and ''

Twin Dragons ''Twin Dragons'' (also known as ''Shuang long hui'' and ''Brother vs. Brother'') is a 1992 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Ringo Lam and Tsui Hark, and starring Jackie Chan in a double role as identical twin brothers separated at birt ...

''.

Background

Peter Mak aka Tai-kit was born in Saigon, Vietnam in 1957. When he was a boy he regularly went to the cinema. During the Vietnam war his family moved to Hong Kong.

Actor

He had a main role in David Lai's ''

Lonely Fifteen ''Lonely Fifteen'' (靚妹仔, ''Leng mooi jai'') is a 1982 Hong Kong film directed by David Lai. Cast * Becky Lam *Irene Wan * Mak Tak-who * John Au * Chung-Lung Chan * Hsing-Tang Chen * Chu Fung Cheng * Ging Cheung * Kar Lok Chin * Shing ...

'' which was released in 1982. The film also starred Becky Lam,

Irene Wan Irene Wan Bik-ha (born Wen Bik-ha on 30 July 1966) is a Hong Kong actress, singer and producer. Her father was an officer of the Republic of China Army. In her early years, she was known as a "sexy beauty". After her marriage, Wan faded out of ...

, So Pui-fong, Leung Mei-king The following year, he had a role in ''Shu zhi suo zhi'' which was directed by Kin-Kwok Lai. In 1987, he had a part in Jacob Cheung's ''

''. He appeared in ''

'' which was directed by

Ringo Lam Ringo Lam Ling-Tung (, Cantonese: Lam Ling-tung, 8 December 1955 – 29 December 2018) was a Hong Kong film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born in Hong Kong in 1955, Lam initially went to acting school. After finding he preferred making f ...

and Hark Tsui.

Director

1980s

He both directed and acted in the 1986 horror film, ''Loves of the Living Dead'' aka Heaven Wife, Hell Wife which was released in 1986. The supernatural comedy also starred Mark Cheng , Ann Bridgewater and Charine Chan . He directed ''Sir, Tell Me Why'' which was released the following year. The film is about a teacher who has to deal with problem students and overcome the problems and difficulties associated with them. The film starred Siu Hung-Mui, Chang Shih,

Tou Chung-hua Tuo Tsung-hua (; born 10 October 1962) is a Taiwanese actor. He won the 2005 Golden Bell Award for Best Actor. Selected filmography *''Osmanthus Alley'' (1987) *'' A Home Too Far'' (1990) *'' Zodiac Killers'' (1991) *'' 18'' (1993) *''The Day th ...

, Tou Chung-kang, and Yang Chieh-mei.

1990s to present

He directed '' The Wicked City'' which was released in 1992. The Kong horror/fantasy was based on an animated film by

Yoshiaki Kawajiri is a writer and director of Japanese animation. He is the creator of titles such as '' Wicked City'', ''Ninja Scroll'', and '' Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust''. Biography Kawajiri was born on November 18, 1950 and grew up in Yokohama, Kanagawa Pr ...

. Staying close to the original story line, it was about special agents fighting demons from a parallel dimension. It starred

Jacky Cheung Jacky Cheung Hok-yau (born 10 July 1961) is a Hong Kong singer and actor. Dubbed the "God of Songs", he is regarded as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Hong Kong pop music. Cheung is known for his technically skilled vocals, lengthy tours, and m ...

Leon Lai Leon Lai Ming SBS BBS MH (born 11 December 1966), is a Hong Kong actor, film director, businessman and Cantopop singer. He is one of the " Four Heavenly Kings" of Hong Kong pop music. He uses his Chinese name "Li Ming" or "Lai Ming", whi ...

and

Tatsuya Nakadai is a Japanese film actor. He was featured in 11 films directed by Masaki Kobayashi, including ''The Human Condition'' trilogy, wherein he starred as the lead character Kaji, plus ''Harakiri'', ''Samurai Rebellion'' and ''Kwaidan''. Nakadai wor ...

. He directed ''Enemy Shadow'' which was released in 1995. The film which starred

Jade Leung Jade Leung (), born 23 November 1969 in Hong Kong as Leung Yuk-yin () is a Hong Kong actress known for starring in kung fu and action films. She received the 1992 Best New Performer Award at the 11th Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in the 199 ...

was a tale about a rookie cop who witnessed her boyfriend murdered by bank robbers. She suffers from guilt as a result of not doing anything when the tragedy took place.''The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977–1997: A Reference Guide to 1,100 Films Produced by British Hong Kong Studios'', By John Charles
Page 92 2785. Enemy Shadow
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Filmography

References

External links

HK Cinemagic: Peter Mak

Imdb: Peter Mak
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mak, Peter Living people Hong Kong screenwriters Hong Kong film producers Hong Kong male film actors Hong Kong film directors Asian film producers 20th-century Hong Kong male actors Hong Kong artists Year of birth missing (living people) People from Ho Chi Minh City