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God of Gamblers

1989-12-14 · 126 min · ★ 7.2

Action · Comedy · Drama

Ko Chun, a renowned gambler, loses his memory in an accident and starts behaving like a child. Little Knife, an amateur gambler, offers him shelter and realizes that he has a penchant for gambling.

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Directors
Wong Jing
Production companies
Win's Movie Productions, Nova Media
Countries
Hong Kong, Macao
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 4,762,337

Top Cast

Chow Yun-FatChow Yun-FatKo Chun
Andy Lau Tak-wahAndy Lau Tak-wahMichael
Joey WongJoey WongJane
Sharla Cheung  ManSharla Cheung ManJanet
Charles HeungCharles HeungLung Ng
Lung FongLung FongKo Yee
Bau Hon-LamBau Hon-LamChan Kam Sing
Yeung Chak-LamYeung Chak-LamNam
Shing Fui-OnShing Fui-OnBig Mouth
Richard Ng Man-tatRichard Ng Man-tatLoanshark Shing
Ronald WongRonald WongCrawl
Wong SanWong SanJane's Father
Seung-Goon YukSeung-Goon YukJane's Mother
Law Ching-HoLaw Ching-HoMotel Manager
Michiko NishiwakiMichiko NishiwakiMiss Chi
Luk ChuenLuk ChuenMr. Wang
Dennis Chan Kwok-SanDennis Chan Kwok-SanDoctor Toneg Wong
Strawberry Yeung Yuk-MuiStrawberry Yeung Yuk-MuiWaitress Asked to Deal Cards
Wong JingWong JingWhoremonger in Love Motel
Chan Lap-banChan Lap-banKnife's Mother

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