Qian wang dou qian ba 1981

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.

Cast:

Wong Yu
Lei Li 

Patrick Tse Yin
Luo Sihai 

Chen Kuan-Tai
Zhang Lie 

Melvin Wong Gam-Sam
Lieutenant Guo Sheng 

Cecilia Wong
Zhang Xiao Yong 

Chen Szu-Chia
Ms Zhou Ling 

• Challenge of the Gamesters