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Games Gamblers Play (1974)

Original title: 鬼馬雙星

1974-10-16 · 1h 47m · CN
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Michael Hui stars as Wen, a convict who's always out to make a quick dollar through gambling. Being behind bars doesn't stop him from making something off of his gambling skills. Samuel Hui co-stars as Chieh,a novice gambler who gets into trouble one day when he tries to steal casino chips from a crooked card dealer Dean Shek). Whilst in jail, Chieh meets Wen and the latter agrees to become his mentor. Can Wen and Chieh make a fortune from their combined skills or will the duo wind up back in prison?

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Michael Hui Koon-ManDirector, WriterThomas Tang Wai-HungWriterLau Tin-ChiWriter

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Michael Hui Koon-ManMichael Hui Koon-ManManSam HuiSam HuiKitRicky HuiRicky HuiGambler at beachSammo Hung Kam-BoSammo Hung Kam-BoBeach rascalBetty Ting PeiBetty Ting PeiPei PeiLisa Lui Yau-WaiLisa Lui Yau-WaiSiu MeiRoy ChiaoRoy ChiaoMan at milk bar getting parking ticketBenz Hui Siu-HungBenz Hui Siu-HungBullyChin TiChin TiFattyWong SamWong SamBoss ChingJames Wong JimJames Wong JimWong But-ManFung NgaiFung NgaiCasino manager

Keywords

PrisonerCon artistGambling

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityPrisoner · Con Artist · GamblingDialogue densityComedyDirector preference196207Actor preference343711 · 147848 · 196207Country preferenceHk

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Frequently asked questions about Games Gamblers Play

What is Games Gamblers Play about?

Michael Hui stars as Wen, a convict who's always out to make a quick dollar through gambling. Being behind bars doesn't stop him from making something off of his gambling skills. Samuel Hui co-stars as Chieh,a novice gambler who gets into trouble one day when he tries to steal casino chips from a crooked card dealer Dean Shek). Whilst in jail, Chieh meets Wen and the latter agrees to become his mentor. Can Wen and Chieh make a fortune from their combined skills or will the duo wind up back in prison?

How long is Games Gamblers Play?

Games Gamblers Play has a runtime of 107 minutes.