Challenge of the Gamesters
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Challenge of the Gamesters
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 30, 1981
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Action, Drama
User Score
63%
Original Title
千王鬥千霸
Production Companies
Shaw Brothers
Director
Wong Jing
Description
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.
