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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Challenge of the Gamesters

April 30, 1981

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Cast (54)

Lei Li

Luo Sihai

Zhang Lie

Lieutenant Guo Sheng

Zhang Xiao Yong

Ms Zhou Ling

Lu Lu

Huang Jiang

Lao Feng

Jiu

Lie's chauffeur

N/A

Mahjong cheat

Mahjong cheat

Mahjong cheat

Mr. Fussy

General Zhu

Japanese ambassador

Ling's fan

Pool fight score keeper

Supervisor Dong

Sheng's thug

Casino security

Casino security

Casino security

Scarface

Lie's bodyguard/Servant

Train passenger's relative / gangster

Train passenger's relative

Train passenger

Pool thug / Guard

Pool thug

Pool thug

Pool thug

Pool thug / Guard

Pool thug / Sheng's thug

Zhang Lie's impersonator

Casino gambler

Casino gambler

Casino gambler

Casino gambler

Casino gambler

Casino gambler

Casino gambler / Mahjong gambler

Lie's gunman

Lie's gunman

Lie's gunman

Guard

Guard

Guard

Sihai's man

Rascal

Extra

Extra

Crew (26)

Directing

Action Director

Director

Assistant Director

Script Supervisor

Writing

Writer

Production

Executive Producer

Producer

Production Manager

Associate Producer

Unit Manager

Sound

Music

Art

Props

Camera

Director of Photography

Still Photographer

Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Artist

Costume Design

Costume Design

Hairdresser

Crew

Martial Arts Choreographer

Scenic Artist

Martial Arts Choreographer

Editing

Editor

Editor

Lighting

Lighting Technician

Lighting Technician

Visual Effects

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