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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Drama
Votes6
DirectorWong Jing
WritersWong Jing
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsChallenge of the Gamesters
About 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.
Directed by Wong Jing, Challenge of the Gamesters leans on a strong ensemble — Wong Yu, Patrick Tse Yin, Chen Kuan-Tai — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1981.
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