The Reformed Gambler · 1981
The Reformed Gambler (1981) is a Drama / Thriller film directed by Hsu Yu-Lung, starring Shih Szu, Wang Kuan-Hsiung, Ma Sha.
DramaThriller
Overview
Peter LAN, a handsome man and a seasoned gambler, finds upon his return from abroad that his family has been destroyed by the treachery of the unscrupulous Alfred WONG, who cheated Peter’s father out of his fortune and drove him to suicide. With both his mother and father dead, Peter suspects and decides to collect evidence of Alfred’s crime. While trying to track down the villain, Peter meets Barry SUNG, a businessman and playboy working for Rex HU. Barry, the would-be gambler, and Peter quickly become friends during a gambling session. The beautiful Lily, who loves Peter devotedly, provides the hero with the crucial lead when she takes him to visit Rex, Barry’s boss. When Rex orders Barry to kill his new friend, his cover is blown. Rex HU is actually Alfred WONG, the man who destroyed Peter’s family. During the dramatic and violent showdown, Barry sides with Peter and helps to bring Rex to justice.
Cast
Shih Szu, Wang Kuan-Hsiung, Ma Sha, Chen Hung-Lieh, Paul Chang Chung, Violet Pan Ying-Zi, Chan Sing, Lung Fei
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What is "The Reformed Gambler" about?
Peter LAN, a handsome man and a seasoned gambler, finds upon his return from abroad that his family has been destroyed by the treachery of the unscrupulous Alfred WONG, who cheated Peter’s father out of his fortune and drove him to suicide. With both his mother and father dead, Peter suspects and decides to collect evidence of Alfred’s crime. While trying to track down the villain, Peter meets Barry SUNG, a businessman and playboy working for Rex HU. Barry, the would-be gambler, and Peter quickly become friends during a gambling session. The beautiful Lily, who loves Peter devotedly, provides the hero with the crucial lead when she takes him to visit Rex, Barry’s boss. When Rex orders Barry to kill his new friend, his cover is blown. Rex HU is actually Alfred WONG, the man who destroyed Peter’s family. During the dramatic and violent showdown, Barry sides with Peter and helps to bring Rex to justice.
When was "The Reformed Gambler" released?
The Reformed Gambler was released in 1981.
Who stars in "The Reformed Gambler"?
The cast includes Shih Szu, Wang Kuan-Hsiung, Ma Sha, Chen Hung-Lieh.
