Games Gamblers Play

Games Gamblers Play

1974 · 107 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy

Michael Hui stars as Wen, a convict who's always out to make a quick dollar through gambling. Being behind bars doesn't stop him from making something off of his gambling skills. Samuel Hui co-stars as Chieh,a novice gambler who gets into trouble one day when he tries to steal casino chips from a crooked card dealer Dean Shek). Whilst in jail, Chieh meets Wen and the latter agrees to become his mentor. Can Wen and Chieh make a fortune from their combined skills or will the duo wind up back in prison?

Directed by Michael Hui Koon-Man · Written by Michael Hui Koon-Man

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Michael Hui Koon-Man Man
Sam Hui Kit
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying Gambler at Beach
Betty Ting Pei Pei Pei
Lisa Lui Yau-Wai Siu Mei
Roy Chiao Man at Milk Bar Getting Parking Ticket
Judy Dirkin Girl at Milk Bar
Chin Ti Fatty
Wong Sam Boss Ching
Benz Hui Siu-Hung Bully
Helena Law Lan Man's Wife
Dean Shek Tin Casino Clerk

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