Born to Gamble
Originally released in 1987. Born to Gamble is a comedy/drama film. directed by Wong Jing.
Starring Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung, Joyce Godenzi, and Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
Synopsis
Alex is the smart one who claims first place in every human endeavor. To be true, he really excels in all forms of gambling. Alex likes to help people. Thus, when his old friend Fung is jilted by a rich girl, he immediately takes Fung to a slave auction in the Philippines. There, Fung buys a woman of beauty and femininity. Alex himself falls in love with Mina, who is deadly against gambling. She would break ties with anyone found to be gambling...
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung
as Lolanto Chan
Joyce Godenzi
as Hung
Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
as Ah Fan
Wong Jing
as Skinny Jing
Chor Yuen
as Hsin, King Gambler
Charlie Cho Cha-Lee
as Mr Tsang
Wong Tin-Lam
as Fatty Wong
Chan Hung
as Lolanto's office co-worker
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
as Winnie's new boyfriend
Tony Leung Hung-Wah
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Paragon Films
- Golden Harvest Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Born to Gamble about?
Alex is the smart one who claims first place in every human endeavor. To be true, he really excels in all forms of gambling. Alex likes to help people. Thus, when his old friend Fung is jilted by a...
Who directed Born to Gamble?
Born to Gamble was directed by Wong Jing.
How long is Born to Gamble?
Born to Gamble has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Born to Gamble released?
Born to Gamble was released on April 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Born to Gamble?
The main cast of Born to Gamble includes Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung, Joyce Godenzi, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Wong Jing, Chor Yuen.