Summary
Ko Chun is an extremely talented and well known gambler. On the eve of a big confrontation with a famous Singaporean gambler, Ko walks into a trap set by Knife, an avid but a so-so gambler, meant for an Indian neighbour. Struck on the head, Ko suffers from amnesia and regresses to a child-like state. Knife takes care of Ko and begins to exploit Ko's gambling talents.
Details
Release Date: December 14, 1989
Runtime: 126 minutes
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: CN
Rating: ⭐ 7.3/10 (167 votes)
God of Gamblers Collection
God of Gamblers II
Sing finds Michael "Dagger" Chan in order to become Ko Chun's next disciple, but the two must put aside their differences when they discover that a gang boss is bent on ruining the God of Gamblers' name.
God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai
While battling a psychic gambler, Sing hurtles back in time to 1937 Shanghai. Now he must come to grips with his family history and get back to 1991.
God of Gamblers' Return
Ko Chun, the God of Gamblers, vows to keep his identity hidden while looking for the gangsters who murdered his pregnant wife.
God of Gamblers 3: The Early Stage
Following Ko Chun's earlier years as he battles for the position he was destined for: The God of Gamblers.
God of Gamblers
Ko Chun is an extremely talented and well known gambler. On the eve of a big confrontation with a famous Singaporean gambler, Ko walks into a trap set by Knife, an avid but a so-so gambler, meant for an Indian neighbour. Struck on the head, Ko suffers from amnesia and regresses to a child-like state. Knife takes care of Ko and begins to exploit Ko's gambling talents.
All for the Winner
Sing, a dumb, lovable mainlander with supernatural powers comes to China to visit his uncle Tat. When it's revealed that Sing can see through objects, Tat employs him as "The Saint of Gamblers," and proceeds to set him loose in the gambling world.
The Top Bet
Sing and Mei are two siblings with special powers which the former uses to gamble. When both are unavailable, a gangster hires Fanny, a con artist, to compete in a gambling competition.
The Saint of Gamblers
Ray Thai is the tyrant of gamblers in Macau. He puts forward a masked Saint Of Gamblers to cover for him in the casino. Meanwhile, Uncle Tat has lost his livelihood since the real Saint of Gamblers retired. He sets out in search of the new Saint. He discovers God Bless You, who possesses extraordinary powers and takes him under his wing.
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Cast
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Andy Lau
Michael "Dagger" Chan
Joey Wong Cho-Yin
Jane
Ronald Wong
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Charles Heung Wah-Keung
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Janet
Lung Fong
Ko Yee
Bau Hon-Lam
Chan Kam Sing
Shing Fui-On
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Richard Ng Man-Tat
Loanshark Shing
Yeung Chak-Lam
Nam
Wong San
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Law Ching-Ho
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Michiko Nishiwaki
Miss Chi
Luk Chuen
Mr. Wang
Dennis Chan Kwok-San
Doctor Toneg Wong
Strawberry Yeung Yuk-Mui
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Chan Lap-Ban
Knife's Mother
Benz Kong To-Hoi
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Johnny Cheung Wa
Kwong, Shing's Man
Xiong Xinxin
Shing's Man
Ridley Tsui Bo-Wah
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Kong Long
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Paul Wong Kwan
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Mak Shu-San
Wai Ching
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Jack Wong Wai-Leung
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Ha Kwok-Wing
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Ernest Mauser
Lau Kong
Ko Yee (voice)
Michael Chow Man-Kin
Casino Manager (uncredited)
Rocky Lai Keung-Ken
(uncredited)
Jameson Lam Wa-Fan
(uncredited)
Wan Seung-Lam
(uncredited)
Danny Ng Wai-Yip
Yiu Chan-Lam