A Gambler's Story (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2001, A Gambler's Story is a comedy and drama film directed by Marco Mak Chi-Sin, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Suki is a very devoted gambler. Whenever he goes to Macau, he buys a return ticket in advance, just in case he loses all his money. After breaking up with his girlfriend Cher, who couldn't bear his gambling anymore, Suki meets a girl called Princess Fragrance at a karaoke bar. They later meet again in Macau, both in the hands of a loan shark Brother Face, who threatens to kill them if they don't pay off their debts…
Who’s in it. A Gambler's Story stars Suki Kwan Sau-Mei as Princess Fragrance, Sam Lee as Chung, Francis Ng Chun-Yu as Suki and Iris Wong Yat-Tung as Cher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Gambler's Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $123M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Gambler's Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Gambler's Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Gambler's Story (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Gambler's Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Gambler's Story worth watching?
- A Gambler's Story holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Gambler's Story?
- A Gambler's Story stars Suki Kwan Sau-Mei, Sam Lee, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Iris Wong Yat-Tung and Philip Keung Ho-Man.
- When was A Gambler's Story released?
- A Gambler's Story was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.