Film
God of Gamblers
1989· IIA· 2h 6m· Action· Comedy· Drama
“High stakes… A deadly gamble.”
God of Gamblers (1989) reimagines the life of Ko Chun, a legendary gambler who, after a devastating accident, forgets his past and regresses to a childlike state. Little Knife, a novice in the gambling world, takes him in and uncovers a latent talent, setting the stage for a tale of rediscovery and rekindled passion. Director Wong Jing crafts a film that balances the humor of Chun’s awkward rebirth with the gravity of his forgotten legacy, all set against the neon-lit, high-stakes world of gambling in Hong Kong.
1989-12-14
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Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorWong Jing
WriterAlbert Mak Kai-Kwong
ProducerJimmy Heung Wah-Sing
Director of PhotographyDavid Chung
Original Music ComposerLowell Lo Koon-Ting
EditorRobert Choi
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 25 crew)
Details
Released1989-12-14
Runtime2h 6m · IIA
StatusReleased
StudiosWin's Movie Productions · Nova Media
Box office$5M
LanguagesJapanese · Cantonese
CountriesHong Kong · Macao
Rating7.2/10 · 195 votes
Original languagecn
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