Adam Cheng Siu-Chow

Acting

Adam Cheng Siu-Chow

Born

1947-02-24 (79)

Place of birth

Hong Kong, China

Known for

Acting

Credits

100 titles

Adam Cheng Siu-Chow (Chinese: 鄭少秋, born 24 February 1947) is a Hong Kong TVB actor and Cantopop singer.

Known for

Film credits

1990s · 8 titles

The Legend poster
7.0

The secret Red Lotus Flower Society is committed to the overthrow of the evil Manchu Emperor and his minions. One of his Governors is sent on a mission to retrieve a list of members of that secret society. Meanwhile, Canton kung fu practitioner Fong Sai-Yuk falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a rich merchant.

The Legend

1993

The Legend II poster
6.7

The hero Fong Sai Yuk becomes involved in the secret brotherhood "The Red Flower", who are trying to overthrow the Manchurian emperor and re-establishing the Ming dynasty. The social upheaval is combined with Sai Yuk's personal moral conflict about how to conform to the rigid regime of the brotherhood and on top of that sort out his difficult love life, saddled with two presumptive wives.

The Legend II

1993

Drunken Master III poster
6.2

Set around the turn of the century in China, the White Lotus Society plots to put the next Emperor on the throne. To do this they want their protege to marry the Princess Sun Yu who possesses an important jade ring. They dispatch Yueng Kwan to fetch her. However, Yueng Kwan is a patriot, working for the revolutionary forces of Sun Yat Sen. He abducts Sun Yu and finds refuge with the father of the future hero Wong Fei Hung.

Drunken Master III

1994

The Thief of Time poster
6.8

A dimwitted thief, mistakes for a spy, in order to free himself he holds the honest driver, as a hostage. They end up in a tunnel and traveled back in time. Throughout their travels, they meet figures in the martial arts world including the "God of Sabre" and "Sword Saint."

The Thief of Time

1992

Shaolin Popey II: Messy Temple poster
5.6

Fun-loving young Shaolin initiates get the better of two bungling assassins hired to chop off the right hand of their crochety master, who commands magical kung-fu powers.

Shaolin Popey II: Messy Temple

1994

The Eight Hilarious Gods poster
7.0

A sad nocturnal march is suddenly interrupted for colourfull leafs falling from the sky and the presence of Buddy Wall, a young female faire that promises protection for all. Until Lucifer appears and Buddy has to seek help for herself. With a constant humour the group of fairies is getting shape and troubles and accidents goes in progress till the big light with the powerful energy is given to the numerous hilarious gods. - Written by mau davi

The Eight Hilarious Gods

1993

Painted Skin poster
5.9

A roving ghost spirit controlled by Ying Yang the Evil paints her face in the guise of a concubine. Her spirit can only be released by a ghostbusting monk who comes to her rescue.

Painted Skin

1993

顧嘉煇黃霑真友情演唱會 poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

顧嘉煇黃霑真友情演唱會

1998

1980s · 13 titles

Fantasy Mission Force poster
4.8

A force of loners and fighters is put together to try and rescue the generals and save the war effort with the promise of gold and pardons of past crimes.

Fantasy Mission Force

1983

The Sword poster
7.1

Swordsman Li Mak-Jan is on a quest to duel the powerful and reclusive Hua Qian Shu. But will a cursed sword and the intrigues of the martial world bring him fame or tragedy?

The Sword

1980

Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain poster
6.8

5th century western China: As constant civil wars scars the nation, to evade death, Ti, a young scout, jumps through a crevice in the Zu mountains where he becomes entangled in a great battle against the Blood Demon, a supernatural entity seeking to wreak havoc upon the world.

Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain

1983

Cat vs. Rat poster
5.5

Pai 'The Rat' always gets into trouble with Chan 'The Cat'. They always try to outsmart each other even when it threatens the lives of other people.

Cat vs. Rat

1982

Gunmen poster
5.3

This story follows a cop in Shanghai during the 1930s. His department is overrun with corruption, while gangsters rule the city via the opium trade.

Gunmen

1988

Profiles of Pleasure poster
7.0

Before the Big Ban on prostitution, West Hong Kong is famous for its houses of pleasure. The most infamous of them all is Floral Ode House. Among its girls are Yen Hung, who becomes a widow regularly; aristocratic Chien Chien; Cherry Fun, who manages to lose the nickname; and a bevy of beauties. The madam who is on good terms with the police chief claims the best business this side of virtue. Then there comes from England Cheng Li-Peng, commissioned to ban prostitution. He is engaged to Lily, the police chief's daughter. But his parents had arranged a wife for him when he was an infant. They have lost trace of each other. Cheng Li-Peng starts his investigation, which lead him to Yen Hung's and Chien Chien's bedrooms. He is surprised to find himself in love with all three girls. And one of them turns out to be his missing fiancee!

Profiles of Pleasure

1988

Seven Warriors poster
6.7

In the early 1920's of China, seven former soldiers band together to defend a helpless village against a group of vicious bandits in this Hong Kong remake of Seven Samurai.

Seven Warriors

1989

Shaolin and Wu Tang poster
6.9

Master Liu and Master Law are rival masters of Shaolin style kung fu, and Wudang style sword fighting, running schools in the same city. Their top students, Chao Fung-wu, and Hung Jun-kit, are actually close friends. After observing the two students fighting at a brothel, the Lord determines that the two styles are dangerous, and he must learn both.

Shaolin and Wu Tang

1983

Night Orchid poster
6.5

A secret society is out to ruin a nobleman’s reputation and destroy those closest to him while a swordsman returns to find himself embroiled in the plot after discovering that the nobleman has married his childhood love.

Night Orchid

1983

Be Careful Sweetheart poster
7.7

Taiwanese martial arts drama starring Brigitte Lin.

Be Careful Sweetheart

1984

Last Night's Light poster
7.0

Taiwanese romance film.

Last Night's Light

1983

The Path of Glory poster
9.0

Undercover cop Cheung returns to his police academy for training. He has to be discharged earlier. Once outside he is brutally murdered by the ‘Gang of Four.’ Three years later, his pupils now police officers, track down the gang and avenge the death of their tutor.

The Path of Glory

1989

The Denouement of Chu Liu Hsian poster
NR

Swordplay master Adam Cheng returns to the role that brought him superstardom. This time, Chu Liang Hsiang has to fight a legion of fighters helmed by the Bastard swordsman himself Tsui Siu-Keung, who is united by one aim, and that is, to defeat the Romantic swordsman Chu Liu Hsiang and claim the title of best swordsman in the martial world.

The Denouement of Chu Liu Hsian

1983

1970s · 22 titles

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend poster
8.2

This documentary tells the story of Bruce Lee and his unsuccessful efforts to start a acting career in the U.S., he returned to Hong Kong where he became an international star, and his death at age 32.

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

1973

The House of 72 Tenants poster
6.8

Set during a period of depression, the film chronicles the daily lives of a single urban building split up into several separate units, and the actual people that dwell within.

The House of 72 Tenants

1973

Frigidity poster
NR

Frigidity is a Hong Kong Comedy starring Stanley Fung.

Frigidity

1975

A Mad World of Fools poster
6.0

A whacky 1974 comedy starring David Chiang who was also the director, that's one to see. Well it certainly is whacky, and the film is actually a number of short pieces, varying in length from a couple of minutes to the last story that is 30 minutes or so.

A Mad World of Fools

1974

The Rats poster
NR

Hong Kong movie

The Rats

1973

Love in Hawaii poster
5.0

Taiwanese romance film.

Love in Hawaii

1976

The Crazy Instructor poster
4.2

A bumbling martial arts teacher has the skills but lacks the confidence to use them. Run out of town by some ne'er-do-wells, he sets out on some comic adventures as he travels the countryside. Taking up some companions that are as bumbling as he is, the group seems to stumble into one misadventure after another. Will our hearty band eventually prove their worth with their skills and bring their enemies to justice?

The Crazy Instructor

1974

The Concrete Jungle poster
NR

Chen Chi stops to rescue a woman being assaulted one night and kills one of the attackers in the process. Under investigation for murder, he needs a witness to prove self-defense, but the victim refuses to come forward. He and the woman are in constant danger from the attackers until the real villain behind it is revealed.

The Concrete Jungle

1974

Pretty Swindler poster
NR

Hong Kong movie

Pretty Swindler

1975

Sup Sap Bup Dap poster
9.0

A social satire on Hong Kong people’s obsession with gambling, told in 13 vignettes of various styles.

Sup Sap Bup Dap

1975

Every Day is Sunday poster
NR

A Cantonese musical comedy.

Every Day is Sunday

1974

No artwork available
7.0

When Shan Tung comes to Hong Kong for the first time, wanting to seek help from his countryman Lo San, however, Lo San refuses to give him a hand. Shan Tung has no choice but to sell amphetamine in the street for living. A honest guy like him with pronunciation problem often causes embarrassing situations. He is laughed at by others because of his queer ideas. In later days, he makes a lot of friends because he never hesitate to do what is righteous. Therefore he has a better life than before.....

Shantung Man in Hong Kong

1975

The Country Bumpkin poster
9.0

The Country Bumpkin is a Hong Kong Comedy starring Stanley Fung.

The Country Bumpkin

1974

Hong Kong Style poster
NR

Hong Kong movie

Hong Kong Style

1973

Lucky, Lucky poster
NR

Hong Kong movie

Lucky, Lucky

1974

No artwork available
NR

hong kong film

爱欲奇谭

1973

No artwork available
NR

A Hong Kong comedy.

The Country Bumpkin-in Style

1974

No artwork available
10.0

Hong Kong comedy film.

My Darling Slave

1974

Laugh In poster
10.0

A female extra-terrestrial (Chen Chen) appears on earth - in Hong Kong - to warn humankind of an impending catastrophe, but is arrested and institutionalised. She becomes trapped in a media circus, paraded as a freak. Exhausted and exasperated, the girl vanishes; a UFO is seen disappearing into the night sky.

Laugh In

1976

No artwork available
NR

hong kong film

乜都得先生

1974

Affection Against Satan poster
NR

Centers around gambling problems and both good and evil spirits.

Affection Against Satan

1974

No artwork available
NR

hong kong film

金色的夏娃

1970

1960s · 10 titles

Series credits

Ever Night poster
7.5

As the lone survivor of his kingdom, Ning Que joins a martial arts academy and must fight to protect his beloved, who's prophesied to bring about chaos.

Ever Night

2018

Be My Guest poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Be My Guest

2006

Chinese Folklore poster
NR

《民間傳奇》adapted dozens of famous Chinese folk tales, dramas, and myth legends, such as "The Butterfly Lovers" and "Chang'e Flying to the Moon". These stories show the joys and sorrows of ancient Chinese people, and celebrate the righteous and kind while condemning evil. The endings are not always perfect, but justice eventually prevails and evil-doers get what they deserve. The show is a classic in Chinese TV history, often broadcasted during holidays, and remains unsurpassed to this day.

Chinese Folklore

1974

The Greed of Man poster
8.0

Told in reverse chronological order, the story starts in the present (June 7, 1994), when the stock market rebounded after the market became volatile and crashed for the weekend. After the stock market stopped trading for the weekend, the Ting's make the wrong bet and their entire fortune is wiped out, compounded by ending up in billions of dollars in debt. Ting Hai forces his sons to commit suicide by jumping off from the top of the stock exchange building before following after them.

The Greed of Man

1992

The Greed of Man poster
8.0

Told in reverse chronological order, the story starts in the present (June 7, 1994), when the stock market rebounded after the market became volatile and crashed for the weekend. After the stock market stopped trading for the weekend, the Ting's make the wrong bet and their entire fortune is wiped out, compounded by ending up in billions of dollars in debt. Ting Hai forces his sons to commit suicide by jumping off from the top of the stock exchange building before following after them.

The Greed of Man

1992

Celebrity Talk Show poster
9.5

No synopsis available yet.

Celebrity Talk Show

1989

Look Back at TVB Anniversary Awards Over the Years poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Look Back at TVB Anniversary Awards Over the Years

1968

Vanity Fair poster
NR

Vanity Fair is a TVB television series, premiered on January 2, 1978. Theme song "Vanity Fair" composition by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, arrangement by Joseph Koo and Choi Tak Choi, sung by Paula Tsui.

Vanity Fair

1978

Chor Lau-heung poster
8.0

A Hong Kong adaption of Gu Long's Chu Liuxiang novel series.

Chor Lau-heung

1979

Over the Rainbow poster
NR

Over the Rainbow is a TVB television series, premiered on 29 January 1979. Theme song "Over the Rainbow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Liza Wang.

Over the Rainbow

1979

Cold Blood Warm Heart poster
7.0

Bong (Adam Cheng) blamed Sing (Kwan Hoi San) for abandoning his mother and refused to acknowledge him as his father even he was one of the richest men in town. He loved and admired his foster father Kin (Bow Fong), who was a retired cop. He and his brother Lap (Gallen Lo) followed Kin’s footsteps and joined the force. Bong’s half-brother Kei (Poon Chi Man) was involved in a murder case and Bong in turn got suspended since his superior Kin (Julian Cheung) suspected he was Kei’s conspirator. Fortunately, he was proved innocent by Hang (Eddie Cheung)......

Cold Blood Warm Heart

1996

The Legendary Prime Minister - Zhuge Liang poster
NR

During the late Eastern Han dynasty, warlords fought for power and control, and Cao Cao held the Emperor captive as a means of controlling other lords. Zhuge Liang, a talented scholar, lived through this turbulent period, but did not prioritize fame and wealth. He was asked to help rescue a monastery from disaster and discovered that there were people within the monastery who were collaborating with the Yellow Turban rebels to kidnap young boys and girls. While assisting a kidnapped girl in finding her family, Zhuge Liang met Xiao Qiao from the Eastern Wu empire, and they fell in love despite her earlier engagement to Zhou Yu. Their love was complicated by these circumstances. Meanwhile, Liu Qi, Zhuge Liang's friend, was determined to contact other like-minded figures to rebel against Cao Cao and to kill him. Upon learning of a secret decree from the Emperor, Liu Qi and Zhuge Liang joined forces to plan their next move.

The Legendary Prime Minister - Zhuge Liang

1985

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai poster
8.0

Set in 1930s Shanghai, the story opens with legendary gambler Gon and his vow to recover his father's casino from Shanghai tycoon Fung In his quest, he becomes acquainted with Sou and uncovers her fiance's nefarious conspiracy. Sou gives her heart to Gon, but he can't forget his old love Gu. Meanwhile, up-and-coming gangster Hui Man Keung is quickly making his name in Shanghai. Crossing paths during chaotic times, Hui, Gon, and Ding Lik become brothers and business partners, but Fung recruits Hui and Ding to his side through backhanded methods. Though deeply in love with Fung's daughter Ching Ching, Hui can only turn away from love and friendship when Fung's true nature is revealed. Fung, however, is not about to just let Hui walk away.

Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

1996

Lord of Imprisonment poster
NR

The divine catcher Tong Lin comes to Gubeikou in search of his missing wife. He saves Meikei Chi, Yan Jinwaner, and others from bandits and later stays at Yuelai Inn. When the innkeeper's wife disappears under mysterious circumstances, Tong Lin suspects his wife and discovers a deeper conspiracy involving the imperial guards.

Lord of Imprisonment

1999

Book And Sword poster
NR

The Legend of the Book and the Sword is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Book and the Sword. It was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1976.

Book And Sword

1976

Sandwiches poster
6.0

No synopsis available yet.

Sandwiches

1983

Blade Heart poster
NR

The Szema family murdered the Tong family in order to monopolize the weapons industry. Twenty years later, the chief of Brocade Guards, YUEMAN FUNG (CHENG SIU CHOW, ADAM), fights against MRS. WONG (WANG MING CHUN, LIZA) of the biggest escort carrier in town. During the fight, they realize they might know each other… FUNG has changed his name, put on an eye patch and become a Brocade Guard. His wife, TONG PIK, has married WONG. They live with humiliation while they wait for the day of revenge. However, they both are in situations where they can’t reveal their identities. PIK hires MANG LUI (LAM RAYMOND) as a fighter. He falls in love with PIK’s daughter YEE (YEUNG SZE KI, SHIRLEY). Ironically, LUI is PIK’s son, whom she lost many years ago, and so love between the two is impossible. How can love and hatred end between two generations?

Blade Heart

2004

Divine Retribution poster
NR

Divine Retribution is a TV drama series broadcast by ATV in Hong Kong on 11, September 2000. The series is supposed to be a sequel to TVB's 1992 series The Greed of Man, and was initially called, literally "Greed of Man 2000". Part of the reason for the name change was said to be due to legal rights disputes. While Douban reviews have suggested that the sequel to a TVB series being adopted by a rival channel ATV was actually not one of major controversy.

Divine Retribution

2000

The Prince's Shadow poster
6.2

The young scholar Gao Sheng (Zheng Shaoqiu), who was proud of his youth, was appreciated by Emperor Yongzheng, and was finally appointed as Hongli, who was later accompanied by Emperor Qianlong. In the Forbidden City, it takes more than 20 years to stay high. It was the emperor's companion, and he also solved the big and small things for Emperor Qianlong. However, Qianlong was jealous of Gaosheng and was outstanding in learning, so Gaosheng did not have an official position, but he was comfortable. The new imperial lady Ruyi (played by Yang Yi) was quite popular with the emperor, but she kept holding on to her humble status and the majesty of the queen.

The Prince's Shadow

2005

The Great Vendetta poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

The Great Vendetta

1977

Instinct poster
6.7

Wong Tin (Adam Cheng) is a wealthy businessman in Hong Kong. Although he is honest and righteous, he is framed by a business rival. Pau Man-lung (Ekin Cheng) is a ICAC agent tasked with investigating the case. Mutual respect soon develops among Wong Tin and Man-lung. After Man-lung loses his job, he start to work under Wong Tin with his best friend Poon Long-ching (Roger Kwok). Although Wong Tin is a successful businessman, his personal life is not in good shape. He is divorced and his eldest daughter Wong Lui (Amy Kwok) resents him. Wong Lui develop feelings for Man-lung after her mother died in a car crash. However, Man-lung had already fallen in love with Lam Ching-lit (Adia Chan).

Instinct

1994

Legend of Yung Ching poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Legend of Yung Ching

1997

Five Easy Pieces poster
NR

Five Easy Pieces is a TVB television series, premiered on 4 August 1980. Theme song "Five Easy Pieces" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng.

Five Easy Pieces

1980

Make Bitter Qianlong poster
6.3

No synopsis available yet.

Make Bitter Qianlong

1991

The Conqueror's Story poster
8.3

The Conqueror's Story is a Hong Kong television series based on the events in the Chu–Han Contention period of Chinese history. It was first broadcast in 2004 in Hong Kong on TVB Jade.

The Conqueror's Story

2004

楚留香 (數碼修復版) poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

楚留香 (數碼修復版)

1979

Forty Something poster
NR

The story revolves around Yeung Chung-tak, who has dedicated twenty years of his life to the household electronics division of the family business, Yip Fook Trading. Unfortunately, as the business evolves, he realizes that his position as vice-manager is the furthest he can go, as outsiders cannot become part of the family business. Still, Chung-tak is content with his life, as his true focus has always been on his family. Chung-tak's happy marriage to his wife, Wong Oi-lin, is challenged when a switch of apartments and changes in the company bring unexpected crises into their lives. They have two daughters, and together, they strive to overcome the challenges and rescue their peaceful life. The story explores how Chung-tak confronts these trials and their outcome.

Forty Something

1995

One Sword poster
NR

A Japanese samurai, Wuming, travels to China and defeats many martial artists, challenging the Central Plains' top Swordsmen, leading to a fight with Liguojushi. Wuming loses but threatens revenge, setting off a battle over the martial arts book, Ling's Sword Manual. Nangong Yi falls out with his master and learns from another. He ends up as the leader of a sect and helps stop an evil martial arts master from gaining power but dies fighting Wuming who threatens to destroy the entire martial arts world.

One Sword

1978

The King of Snooker poster
4.0

The King of Snooker is a TVB television drama miniseries revolving around the sport of snooker in Hong Kong. It was originally broadcast by the network in 2009, from 30 March through 24 April, and subsequently re-released on DVD in several translations.

The King of Snooker

2009

The Legend of Wong Tai Sin poster
7.5

The Legend of Wong Tai Sin is a TVB television series premiered in 1986 based on the story of Wong Tai Sin.

The Legend of Wong Tai Sin

1986

Master of Play poster
NR

Master of Play is a 2012 Hong Kong psychological crime thriller produced by TVB. It stars veteran actor Adam Cheng and internationally acclaimed 2007 TVB Anniversary Awards Best Actor Moses Chan in the lead role, portraying characters playing a cat-and-mouse game of deceit, suspense and intrigue.

Master of Play

2012

The Final Verdict poster
6.5

No synopsis available yet.

The Final Verdict

1988

Brothers Four poster
NR

The series revolves around the four Lin brothers, Lin Shangfu, Lin Shanggui, Lin Shangrong and Lin Shanghua. Shangfu, who works as a car salesman, narrowly avoids being laid off and begins a relationship with TV star Xia Chuqiao. Shanghua, a lounge singer, falls in love with a fellow music enthusiast, Sun Yide, but their relationship becomes complicated due to feelings between Shangfu and Yide. The Lin brothers also face multiple attacks from an unscrupulous artist agent, Lei Litao, but manage to overcome his schemes.

Brothers Four

1981

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre poster
NR

The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1978.

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

1978

In Love and War poster
NR

In Love and War is a TVB television series, premiered in 1981. Theme song "In Love and War" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng.

In Love and War

1981

The Legend of the Book and Sword poster
NR

The series tells a story set during the Qing Dynasty , involving the Qianlong Emperor and the Red Flower Society .

The Legend of the Book and Sword

1976

The Hawk poster
NR

The Ding family has been in the business of catching criminals for generations, and their descendants are honored as "Flying Eagles". A mysterious person hires Ding Lan to investigate the whereabouts of the remnants of the "Baiyue Sect" at a high price. While investigating, Lan falls into his mother's scheme and is arranged to marry wealthy young lady Ni Tian'er. Unexpectedly, Lan disappears without a trace, which makes Tian'er furious and determined to seek revenge. Lan meets Zhao Ling and his father Zhao Hongyi, who is known as the "Sage of Martial Arts", at the Zhejian Mountain Villa. Lan respects him, but accidentally discovers that his wife Shui Ru is the mastermind behind the "Four Evils" gang. The mysterious person who entrusts him with the case is Wei Jinglun, the manager of the villa. Lan meets the beautiful courtesan Susu and pursues her passionately, only to find out later that she is actually Tian'er. On the day when Lan and Tian'er get married again...

The Hawk

1981

Chor Lau-heung poster
6.0

Chor Lau-heung is a Taiwanese television series adapted from Gu Long's Chu Liuxiang novel series. The story is a new creation by the screenwriters and has little relevance to the original novels. Adam Cheng starred as the titular protagonist, Chor Lau-heung. The series was first broadcast on TTV in Taiwan on 3 April 1995.

Chor Lau-heung

1995

The Misadventure of Zoo poster
NR

The Misadventure of Zoo is a TVB television series, premiered in 1981. Theme song "Personhood Loves Freedom" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng, and the sub theme song "Cheers" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng.

The Misadventure of Zoo

1981

Fate Takes A Hand poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Fate Takes A Hand

1987