Challenge of the Gamesters
千王鬥千霸
Synopsis
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.
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Wong Yu
Lei Li
Patrick Tse Yin
Luo Sihai
Chen Kuan-Tai
Zhang Lie
Melvin Wong King-Sun
Lieutenant Guo Sheng
Cecilia Wong
Zhang Xiao Yong
Chen Szu-Chia
Ms Zhou Ling
Pei Ju-Hua
Lu Lu
Chan Shen
Huang Jiang
Yang Chi-Ching
Lao Feng
Shum Lo
Jiu
Yang Hsiung
Lie's chauffeur
Ching Miao
Lau Yat-Fan
Mahjong cheat
Wong Jing
Mahjong cheat
Lee Tim-Sing
Mahjong cheat
Lam Fai-Wong
Mr. Fussy
Lee Pang-Fei
General Zhu
Tony Lee Wan-Miu
Japanese ambassador
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wong Jing
- Screenplay & Story
- Wong Jing
- Original Score
- Tang Siu-Lam
- Original Title
- 千王鬥千霸
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wong Jing
Wong Jing
Tang Siu-Lam
Lam Wah-Chiu, Cho On-Sun
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Lau Shiu-Gwong
Mona Fong Yat-Wah, Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Wong Jing
Director
Wong Jing
Writer
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Lam Wah-Chiu
Director of Photography
Cho On-Sun
Director of Photography
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Lau Shiu-Gwong
Editor
Choi Yin-Chung
Costume Design
Tang Siu-Lam
Original Music Composer
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What is Challenge of the Gamesters about?
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.
Who directed Challenge of the Gamesters?
Challenge of the Gamesters was directed by Wong Jing.
Who stars in Challenge of the Gamesters?
The principal cast of Challenge of the Gamesters includes Wong Yu, Patrick Tse Yin, Chen Kuan-Tai, Melvin Wong King-Sun, Cecilia Wong.
When was Challenge of the Gamesters released and how long is it?
Challenge of the Gamesters was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Challenge of the Gamesters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Challenge of the Gamesters was composed by Tang Siu-Lam.