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Release Year1990
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorJohnnie Kong
WritersWong Ying
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsKing of Gambler
About King of Gambler
Casino owner Mr. Tanaka lose face when he loses 700 million US dollars to an American player. In an attempt to win back the money Tanaka turns to the triads that have a player who possesses a pair of very special skills.
Directed by Johnnie Kong, King of Gambler leans on a strong ensemble — Alex Man Chi-Leung, David Lam Wai, Lung Fong — 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 screen titles of 1990.
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