The Gambling Ghost (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1991, The Gambling Ghost is an action, comedy and fantasy film directed by Clifton Ko Chi-Sum, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Sammo Hung plays three different characters: Fatty, Fatty's father and Fatty's grandfather, Hung Kau. Fatty is a hotel worker, yearning for sudden wealth. Therefore, he, and his co-worker, enter the gambling world, to the dismay of his father. When Fatty hits rock bottom, the ghost of his grandfather resurrects to help him. However, Fatty learns that his grandfather was murdered, therefore, he will stop at nothing to avenge his death.
Who’s in it. The Gambling Ghost stars Sammo Hung as Big Brock / Fat Bao / Hung Gao, Mang Hoi as Siu-Hon, Nina Li Chi as Miss Lily and Teddy Yip Wing-Cho as Yau Mo-Leung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Gambling Ghost has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gambling Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gambling Ghost 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 The Gambling Ghost (1991)?
- In US, The Gambling Ghost is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gambling Ghost worth watching?
- The Gambling Ghost holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gambling Ghost?
- The Gambling Ghost stars Sammo Hung, Mang Hoi, Nina Li Chi, Teddy Yip Wing-Cho and James Wong.
- When was The Gambling Ghost released?
- The Gambling Ghost was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.