Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung (1955-2018) was a Hong Kong film director, producer and scriptwriter. He was known for gritty, dark and realistic action thrillers. He was born in Hong Kong and studied film at York University film school in Toronto. Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs (1992) was reworked from Lam's City on Fire (1987), and critics have indicated that there are shot-by-shot copies of certain action sequences. His most recent films include a collaboration with Jean-Claude Van Damme: Maximum Risk (1996), Replicant (2001), and The Savage (2003) (better known as In Hell).
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Who is Ringo Lam?+
Ringo Lam was a prominent Hong Kong director and screenwriter associated with the Hong Kong New Wave, recognized for his gritty and uncompromising approach to the crime thriller genre.
What is Ringo Lam known for?+
He is widely celebrated for his 'Fire' film series, including City on Fire (1987), Prison on Fire (1987), and School on Fire (1988), which redefined regional action cinema.
Where can I explore his work?+
His films, spanning decades of Hong Kong cinema, are available on various streaming platforms; find his full filmography on Mood.
