Born to Gamble (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1987, Born to Gamble is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Wong Jing, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Alex is the smart one who claims first place in every human endeavor. To be true, he really excels in all forms of gambling. Alex likes to help people. Thus, when his old friend Fung is jilted by a rich girl, he immediately takes Fung to a slave auction in the Philippines. There, Fung buys a woman of beauty and femininity. Alex himself falls in love with Mina, who is deadly against gambling. She would break ties with anyone found to be gambling...
Who’s in it. Born to Gamble stars Natalis Chan as Lolanto Chan, Joyce Godenzi as Hung, Stanley Fung as Ah Fan and Wong Jing as Skinny Jing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Born to Gamble has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Gamble page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Gamble tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born to Gamble (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Born to Gamble change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Born to Gamble worth watching?
- Born to Gamble holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born to Gamble?
- Born to Gamble stars Natalis Chan, Joyce Godenzi, Stanley Fung, Wong Jing and Chor Yuen.
- When was Born to Gamble released?
- Born to Gamble was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.