Bet to Basic (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2006, Bet to Basic is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Paul Chung Shing-Yuen, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Inferior gangster Flying Dragon has a bad habit of gambling, he thus offends the three great gamble deceivers. Luckily his younger cousin, Roy, who comes back from America is extraordinarily lucky, he can win every round of the game and saves Flying Dragon. Flying Dragon hence brings Roy to Mahjong casino to earn money for him. Roy observes the rivalry between two Mahjong geniuses Hua San Yuan and Ge He Qing by chance, he witnesses the fate of them - one turns to be insane and one becomes bankrupt, and decides not to snatch the reputation of "The King of Mahjong". Though Roy has no desire to seize the fame, his good luck elicits the worry of aggressive Mie Luo who then plans to harm Roy.
Who’s in it. Bet to Basic stars Jordan Chan as Lloyd, Rain Li as Peggy / Pui Yi, Yuen Wah as Sam Yuen Wah and Eric Kot Man-Fai as Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Bet to Basic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bet to Basic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bet to Basic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bet to Basic (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bet to Basic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bet to Basic worth watching?
- Bet to Basic holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bet to Basic?
- Bet to Basic stars Jordan Chan, Rain Li, Yuen Wah, Eric Kot Man-Fai and Chin Ka-Lok.
- When was Bet to Basic released?
- Bet to Basic was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.