Challenge of the Gamesters (1981)
1h 40m
Running Time
April 30, 1981Release Date
Challenge of the Gamesters (1981)
1h 40m
Running Time
April 30, 1981Release Date
Network & Production Companies

Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

Wong Yu
Lei Li

Patrick Tse Yin
Luo Sihai

Chen Kuan-Tai
Zhang Lie

Melvin Wong Gam-Sam
Lieutenant Guo Sheng

Cecilia Wong
Zhang Xiao Yong

Chen Szu-Chia
Ms Zhou Ling

Pei Ju-Hua
Lu Lu

Chan Shen
Huang Jiang

Shen Chan
Huang Jiang

Yang Chi-Ching
Lao Feng

Hsi Chang
Actor

Shum Lo
Jiu

Yang Hsiung
Lie's chauffeur

Lau Yat-Fan
Mahjong cheat

Wong Jing
Mahjong cheat / Director / Writer

Lee Tim-Sing
Mahjong cheat

Lam Fai-Wong
Mr. Fussy

Lee Pang-Fei
General Zhu

Tony Lee Wan-Miu
Japanese ambassador

Shao Kuang Liu
Editor

Chow Kin-Ping
Ling's fan

Wang Han-Chen
Pool fight score keeper

Fung Ging-Man
Supervisor Dong

Ma Hon-Yuen
Sheng's thug

Ngai Tim-Choi
Casino security

David Lam Wai
Casino security

Lam Chi-Tai
Casino security

Chan Leung
Scarface

Hung San-Nam
Lie's bodyguard/Servant

Wan Seung-Lam
Train passenger's relative / gangster

Chin Tsi-Ang
Train passenger's relative

Tsui Oi-Sam
Train passenger

Chan Siu-Kai
Pool thug / Guard

Sham Chin-Bo
Pool thug

To Wai-Wo
Pool thug

Ng Kwok-Kai
Pool thug

Cheung Bing-Chan
Pool thug / Guard

Chong Wai
Pool thug / Sheng's thug

Hung Fung
Zhang Lie's impersonator

Cheung Hei
Casino gambler

Sai Gwa-Pau
Casino gambler

Ting Tung
Casino gambler

Fung Ming
Casino gambler

Lau Chun
Casino gambler

Lam Tit-Ching
Casino gambler

Gam Tin-Chue
Casino gambler / Mahjong gambler

Ha Kwok-Wing
Lie's gunman

Johnny Cheung Wa
Lie's gunman

Wan Yiu-Cho
Lie's gunman

Lee Fat-Yuen
Guard

Sa Au
Guard

Wong Chi-Keung
Guard

Man Man
Sihai's man

Cho Kin
Li's butler

Wong Ka-Leung
Rascal

Yiu Man-Kei
Extra

Cheng Wai-Ching
Extra / Martial Arts Choreographer

Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer

Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor

Lam Wah-Chiu
Director of Photography

Yuen Cheung-Yan
Action Director

Chan Fen
Lighting Technician

Yuen Cheung
Props

Wu Hsu-Ching
Makeup Artist

Yuen Yat-Choh
Martial Arts Choreographer

Cho On-Sun
Director of Photography

Stephen Wong Wai-Him
Assistant Director

Run Run Shaw
Executive Producer

Chan Fai-Yim
Lighting Technician

Peng Yen-Lien
Hairdresser

Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design

Lau Shiu-Gwong
Editor

Chan King-Sam
Scenic Artist

Lawrence Wong Ka-Hay
Production Manager

Wan Pak-Nam
Associate Producer

Keung Hoi-Man
Still Photographer

Law Lun
Unit Manager

Lui Kam-Fong
Script Supervisor

Choi Yin-Chung
Costume Design

Tang Siu-Lam
Original Music Composer
Media.

Details.
Release DateApril 30, 1981
Original Name千王鬥千霸
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Genres
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