Challenge of the Gamesters (1981)

6.3/10 100 min Action Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Wong Yu

Lei Li

Patrick Tse Yin

Luo Sihai

Chen Kuan-Tai

Zhang Lie

Melvin Wong

Lieutenant Guo Sheng

Cecilia Wong

Zhang Xiao Yong

Chen Szu-Chia

Ms Zhou Ling

Pei Ju-Hua

Lu Lu

Chan Shen

Huang Jiang

Yang Chi-Ching

Lao Feng

Shum Lo

Jiu

Yang Hsiung

Lie's chauffeur

Ching Miao

Lau Yat-Fan

Mahjong cheat

Wong Jing

Mahjong cheat

Lee Tim-Sing

Mahjong cheat

Lam Fai-Wong

Mr. Fussy

Lee Pang-Fei

General Zhu

Tony Lee Wan-Miu

Japanese ambassador

Chow Kin-Ping

Ling's fan

Wang Han-Chen

Pool fight score keeper

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