A forerunner to the new wave gambling films, this is one of Wong Jing's first hits--before he would go on to dominate Hong Kong cinema for the next two decades. Although rife with Japanese spies, Shanghai tycoons, beautiful starlets, and enough intrigue to keep 007 happy, Bond himself would be no match for the heroes' skill at mahjong and other games Hong Kong gamblers play--proving that the cube is often mightier than the baccarat card.
Where to watch Challenge of the Gamesters? Challenge of the Gamesters is available for streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
Who stars in Challenge of the Gamesters? The main cast of Challenge of the Gamesters includes Wong Yu, Patrick Tse Yin, Chen Kuan-Tai, Melvin Wong, Cecilia Wong.
Who directed Challenge of the Gamesters? Challenge of the Gamesters (1981) is directed by Wong Jing.
How long is Challenge of the Gamesters? Challenge of the Gamesters has a runtime of 1h 40m. It was released in 1981.
What genre is Challenge of the Gamesters? Challenge of the Gamesters is a Action, Drama film. It has a rating of 6.3/10 with 6 votes.
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