Biography
David Wu Tai Wai (Chinese 胡大為; born Hong Kong, 1952) is a Hong Kong-Canadian editor, director, and actor of film and television, known for his collaborations with directors John Woo and Ronnie Yu. He is also the editor of several international cult classics such as A Chinese Ghost Story , Hard Boiled, Bride of Chucky and Brotherhood of the Wolf. He has been nominated 12 times for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Editing, winning twice for Hard Boiled (1992) and The Crossing (2014). He has also been nominated for several Directors Guild of Canada and Leo Awards.
Edited 47
2020s
- 2025
The Remnant
Editorial Consultant
- 2023
Over My Dead Body
Editor
2010s
- 2016
See You Tomorrow
Editor
- 2015
2000s
- 2009
Iron Road
Editor
- 2007
The Party Never Stops: Diary of a Binge Drinker
Editor
- 2006
Merlin's Apprentice
Editor
- 2005
Plague City: SARS in Toronto
Editor
- 2003
Webs
Editor
- 2001
1990s
- 1998
Once a Thief: Family Business
Editor
- 1997
- 1996
Once a Thief
Editor
Tri-Star
Editor
- 1995
The Phantom Lover
Editor
- 1994
From Zero to Hero
Editor
- 1993
All's Well End's Well, Too
Editor
- 1992
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
Spy Games
Editor
- 1988
The Eighth Happiness
Editor
- 1987
Seven Years Itch
Editor
- 1986
My Heavenly Lover
Editor
Cadets on the Beat
Editor
- 1985
Working Class
Editor
- 1984
A Certain Romance
Editor
The Surgeon
Editor
The Ghost Informer
Editor
Double Trouble
Editor
The Comedy
Editor
- 1983
Devil Fetus
Editor
- 1982
Coolie Killer
Editor
Carry On Police
Editor
- 1980
The Club
Editor
1970s
- 1979
- 1976
- 1975
The Spiritual Boxer
Editor
Acted in 58
1990s
- 1996
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Traffic Cop
- 1994
Hello! Who Is It?
Movie
Twilight Tubes
TV
- 1993
C'est La Vie Mon Cheri
Movie
A Roof with a View
Movie
The Killer's Love
Lee Thai-Shui
Master Wong vs. Master Wong
Ah Yan
Shadow Cop
Movie
- 1992
Now You See Love... Now You Don't
Movie
- 1991
- 1990
Doctor Vampire
Dr Chang K K
Sunshine Friends
Movie
Promising Miss Bowie
Movie
The Funny Half Show
TV
1980s
- 1988
Bitter Taste of Blood
Movie
Gunmen
Cheung Chor-Fan
Fatal Love
David
Diary of a Big Man
Cheng's Assistant
Mother vs. Mother
Song
Carry On Dancing
Movie
- 1987
Goodbye Darling
Dr. Peter Lee
Double Fixation
David
That Enchanting Night
Cheng
Sister Cupid
Band Member
Seven Years Itch
Willie's colleague
- 1986
Immortal Story
Movie
Where's Officer Tuba?
Molester
Cadets on the Beat
Movie
- 1985
Working Class
Factory Supervisor
Crazy Romance
Hui Koon Yan
The Musical Singer
Movie
Run Tiger Run
Movie
- 1984
The Surgeon
Movie
The Ghost Informer
Movie
Double Trouble
Movie
The Company
Movie
The Comedy
Movie
- 1983
The Drummer
Movie
- 1982
Plain Jane to the Rescue
Movie Director
Young Dreams
Movie
- 1981
All the Wrong Clues
Capone's Dumb Thug
To Sir with Troubles
Movie
- 1980
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind
Tour Guide
The Way to Hell
Movie
1970s
- 1979
The Money Trip
Movie
- 1978
Follow the Star
Movie
Directed 20
2010s
- 2011
Cold Steel
Director
2000s
- 2009
Iron Road
Director
Iron Road
Director
- 2008
Son of the Dragon
Director
- 2007
The Party Never Stops: Diary of a Binge Drinker
Director
- 2006
Merlin's Apprentice
Director
- 2005
Plague City: SARS in Toronto
Director
- 2003
Webs
Director
- 2002
Snow Queen
Director
1990s
- 1997
Once a Thief: Brother Against Brother
Director
- 1996
- 1994
From Zero to Hero
Director
- 1993
- 1992
Once a Black Sheep
Director
- 1990
Sunshine Friends
Director
1980s
- 1989
Spy Games
Director
- 1982
Food For The Sharks
Director
Sound 16
1990s
- 1996
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Original Music Composer
- 1994
From Zero to Hero
Music
- 1992
Now You See Love... Now You Don't
Music
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Carry On Dancing
Music
- 1987
Heartbeat 100
Original Music Composer
- 1986
- 1985
Lucky Diamond
Original Music Composer
- 1984
Double Trouble
Original Music Composer
- 1983
Devil Fetus
Original Music Composer
- 1982
Coolie Killer
Original Music Composer
Carry On Police
Original Music Composer
Wrote 4
2010s
- 2011
Cold Steel
Writer
1990s
- 1993
- 1992
Once a Black Sheep
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Spy Games
Writer
Produced 2
2000s
- 2009
Iron Road
Producer
1990s
- 1998
Other crew 1
1990s
- 1994
From Zero to Hero
Script