The Best Russell Wong Movies

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List of the best Russell Wong movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Russell Wong's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Russell Wong movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Russell Wong movies will be at the top of the list. Russell Wong has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Russell Wong movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Russell Wong films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Russell Wong role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Russell Wong performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

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  • The Prophecy II
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    The Prophecy II

    Christopher Walken, Russell Wong, Jennifer Beals
    6 votes
    • Released: 1998
    • Directed by: Greg Spence
    Evil angel Gabriel (Christopher Walken) rises from hell to declare war on God and humanity. To win the spiritual war, Gabriel has to kill Los Angeles nurse Valerie Rosales (Jennifer Beals) -- and, more importantly, her unborn half-angel baby. Helping Gabriel track Rosales down is a suicidal teenager (Brittany Murphy). Meanwhile, good angel Danyael (Russell Wong) marshals all his heavenly powers to protect Rosales and her child from Gabriel's clutches.

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  • Romeo Must Die
    2

    Romeo Must Die

    Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington
    5 votes
    • Released: 2000
    • Directed by: Andrzej Bartkowiak
    Two families, bound by tradition, are locked in a brutal war. Asian and African American gangs are vying for control of Oakland's waterfront. But when the first casualty is the Asian warlord's son, the gang war becomes more dangerous than either side ever imagined.

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  • New Jack City
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    New Jack City

    Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Judd Nelson
    4 votes
    • Released: 1991
    • Directed by: Mario Van Peebles
    New Jack City, a gritty crime drama, takes us to the heart of Harlem in the 1980s. Nino Brown (Wesley Snipes), an ambitious drug lord, establishes a complex empire known as the Cash Money Brothers. Scotty Appleton (Ice-T), an undercover detective, and Nick Peretti (Judd Nelson), his partner, are tasked with infiltrating and dismantling this ruthless operation. This film is marked by its blend of action and social commentary, alongside gripping performances from its lead actors. A box office success, New Jack City also won the ASCAP Award for Top Box Office Films.

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  • The Mummy - Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
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    The Mummy - Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

    Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, Michelle Yeoh
    3 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Rob Cohen
    The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, is a 2008 American dark fantasy adventure film and is the third and final installment in the Mummy trilogy. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, John Hannah, and Luke Ford, and was released on August 1, 2008 in the United States. The film was directed by Rob Cohen, written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, and produced by Stephen Sommers, Bob Ducsay, Sean Daniel, and James Jacks. This film took place in China and departed from the previous Egyptian setting.
  • China Girl
    5

    China Girl

    David Caruso, James Russo, Russell Wong
    4 votes
    • Released: 1987
    • Directed by: Abel Ferrara
    China Girl is a 1987 film directed by independent filmmaker Abel Ferrara, and written by his longtime partner Nicholas St. John.

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  • Eat a Bowl of Tea
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    Eat a Bowl of Tea

    Cora Miao, Russell Wong, Victor Wong
    2 votes
    • Released: 1989
    • Directed by: Wayne Wang
    Just prior to the end of World War II, a law responsible for halting Chinese immigration to the United States is lifted. Ben Loy, a Chinese-American who has just returned from his tour of duty with the U.S. Army, is encouraged by his relatives to make the most of this situation by visiting China and returning to the United States with a new bride. He eventually finds a spouse, Mei Oi (Cora Miao), but she has problems adjusting to American life, while Ben contends with his overbearing family.

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