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6.2 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19811h 31mHong Kong

Mahjong Heroes

打雀英雄傳

Synopsis

When gambling champ Yau retires, his heir is forced to enlist the help of legendary gambler Patrick Tse to protect his inheritance.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lee Pooi-Kuen
Screenplay & Story
Wong Jing
Original Title
打雀英雄傳
Country of Origin
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Cantonese
Runtime
1h 31m
Production Studios
Shaw Brothers

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lee Pooi-Kuen

Screenplay & Story

Wong Jing

Producers

Mona Fong Yat-Wah

Department Leadership Roster

Lee Pooi-Kuen

Lee Pooi-Kuen

Director

Mona Fong Yat-Wah

Mona Fong Yat-Wah

Producer

Wong Jing

Wong Jing

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mahjong Heroes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mahjong Heroes

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Mahjong Heroes about?

When gambling champ Yau retires, his heir is forced to enlist the help of legendary gambler Patrick Tse to protect his inheritance.

Who directed Mahjong Heroes?

Mahjong Heroes was directed by Lee Pooi-Kuen.

Who stars in Mahjong Heroes?

The principal cast of Mahjong Heroes includes Patrick Tse Yin, Betty Ting Pei, Chin Siu-Ho, Elliot Ngok Wah, Lau Hak-Suen.

When was Mahjong Heroes released and how long is it?

Mahjong Heroes was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.