The Challenger
彈指神功
Synopsis
After losing his title of king of gamblers, Asia's top card player holds a contest in the hopes of restoring his reputation and his wealth that was cheated from him. Awesome tricks, fists and kicks galore.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fang Hao
- Screenplay & Story
- Chi-hua Liu
- Original Title
- 彈指神功
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fang Hao
Chi-hua Liu, Gu Long
Department Leadership Roster
Chi-hua Liu
Screenplay
Gu Long
Writer
Fang Hao
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Challenger
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What is The Challenger about?
After losing his title of king of gamblers, Asia's top card player holds a contest in the hopes of restoring his reputation and his wealth that was cheated from him. Awesome tricks, fists and kicks galore.
Who directed The Challenger?
The Challenger was directed by Fang Hao.
Who stars in The Challenger?
The principal cast of The Challenger includes Kwan Chung, Mang Fei, Ha Yue, Richard Ng Man-Tat, David Chiang Da-Wei.
When was The Challenger released and how long is it?
The Challenger was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.