Games Gamblers Play 1974
6.5 / 10
Games Gamblers Play
Michael Hui stars as Wen, a convict who's always out to make a quick dollar through gambling. Being behind bars doesn't stop him from making something off of his gambling skills. Samuel Hui co-stars as Chieh,a novice gambler who gets into trouble one day when he tries to steal casino chips from a crooked card dealer Dean Shek). Whilst in jail, Chieh meets Wen and the latter agrees to become his mentor. Can Wen and Chieh make a fortune from their combined skills or will the duo wind up back in prison?
Michael Hui stars as Wen, a convict who's always out to make a quick dollar through gambling. Being behind bars doesn't stop him from making something off of his gambling skills. Samuel Hui co-stars as Chieh,a novice gambler who gets into trouble one day when he tries to steal casino chips from a crooked card dealer Dean Shek). Whilst in jail, Chieh meets Wen and the latter agrees to become his mentor. Can Wen and Chieh make a fortune from their combined skills or will the duo wind up back in prison?
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... Man
... Kit
... Gambler at beach
... Beach rascal
... Pei Pei
... Siu Mei
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Release Date:
Oct 16, 1974 (Hong Kong)
Run Time:
1hr 47`
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Production Countries:
Hong Kong
Status:
Released
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... Director
Cast
... Man
... Kit
... Gambler at beach
... Beach rascal
... Pei Pei
... Siu Mei
JD
Judy Dirkin... Girl at Milk Bar
... Man at milk bar getting parking ticket
... Bully
... Fatty
WS
Wong Sam... Boss Ching
... Wong But-Man
... Casino manager
... Ching's Thug
... Man's wife
... Casino clerk
... Game Show Hostess
... Game Show Hostess
... Mrs. Chow
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