6.3Challenge of the Gamesters · 1981
Challenge of the Gamesters (1981) is a Action / Drama film directed by Wong Jing, starring Wong Yu, Patrick Tse Yin, Chen Kuan-Tai.
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6.3Overview
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.
Cast
Wong Yu, Patrick Tse Yin, Chen Kuan-Tai, Melvin Wong, Cecilia Wong, Chen Szu-Chia, Pei Ju-Hua, Chan Shen
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What is "Challenge of the Gamesters" about?
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.
When was "Challenge of the Gamesters" released?
Challenge of the Gamesters was released in 1981.
Who stars in "Challenge of the Gamesters"?
The cast includes Wong Yu, Patrick Tse Yin, Chen Kuan-Tai, Melvin Wong.
