Challenge of the Gamesters (1981)

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Released:
1981-04-30

Overview:
A forerunner to the new wave gambling films, this is one of Wong Jing's first hits--before he would go on to dominate Hong Kong cinema for the next two decades. Although rife with Japanese spies, Shanghai tycoons, beautiful starlets, and enough intrigue to keep 007 happy, Bond himself would be no match for the heroes' skill at mahjong and other games Hong Kong gamblers play--proving that the cube is often mightier than the baccarat card.

Director:
Wong Jing

Runtime:
1h 40min

Genre:
Action, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Wong Yu
    as
    Lei Li
  • Patrick Tse Yin
    as
    Luo Sihai
  • Chen Kuan-Tai
    as
    Zhang Lie
  • Melvin Wong Gam-Sam
    as
    Lieutenant Guo Sheng
  • Cecilia Wong
    as
    Zhang Xiao Yong