was in Hong Kong in the 1980s and 1990s, gambling films swept across Hong Kong and were very popular among the public. These films also attracted many actors and actresses, such as Chow Yun-fat, Andy Lau, Stephen Chow, Yau Shuzhen, Zhang Min, etc. Wait. The following editor will take you to take stock of 10 wonderful Hong Kong gambling movies in the 80s and 90s. (Ranked in no particular order, sorted by movie release time)
1. God of Gamblers
God of Gamblers is one of the first films to drive Hong Kong gambling movies. It was released in 1989 and is also one of the editor’s favorite movies. Its God of Gamblers appearance song has also become a classic soundtrack. The film tells the story of Gao Jin, the world-famous gambling god for his superb gambling skills. Due to an accident, Gao Jin strayed into the trap set by the knife, severely injured his head and lost his memory. Gao Jin's cousin Gao Yi colluded with Singaporean gambling king Chen Jincheng in an attempt to replace Gao Jin and seize his family property. A world-watched gambling king war kicked off on the high seas. In the end, Gao Jin recovered his memory and defeated Chen Jincheng. He also avenged his revenge, and finally took a knife as a disciple.
2. Gambling Saint
Gambling Saint This film was released on August 18, 1990, directed by Yuan Kui and Liu Zhenwei, starring Zhou Xingchi, Wu Mengda, Zhang Min, and Wu Junru. The film won the 1990 Hong Kong box office champion. The film mainly tells the mainland youth A Xing (Zhou Xingchi), a disciple of the Chinese supernatural master Zhang Baosheng, who applied to come to Hong Kong to reunite with his Sanshu. After Ah Xing took refuge in the third uncle, he was discovered by the third uncle, and the third uncle used A Xing to gamble for himself. The third uncle taught the stars to take the god of gambling as an idol, and promote gambling to become a new generation of gambling. The two nephews and uncles began to walk around the world, attracting the attention of Taiwanese gambling king Chen Song and Hong Kong gambling king Hong Guang. Both parties wanted to compete for the stars for their representatives to participate in the World Gambling Championship. Finally, Chen Song succeeded in buying Axing. Later, Qi Mengdian woke up Ah Xing and defeated Hong Guang at a critical moment. The film also won the 1990 Hong Kong film box office champion.
3. Gambler
Gambler This movie was released on December 13, 1990. Although the title of Gambler is called Gambler, in fact, the star of the gambler can be regarded as a protagonist, after the god of gamblers and the gambler. Another gambling movie, the plot also continues the above two movies. The film is directed by Wang Jing and starred by Andy Lau, Stephen Chow, Wu Mengda, Xiang Huaqiang, Zhang Min, Chen Farong, etc. The film mainly tells the story of the gambler's lifelong stunt who stepped out of the rivers and lakes accompanied by Dragon Five. He represented his master with gambling skills to benefit Philanthropy was later called the "gambler". Hussein, the righteous son of the gambler, was determined to avenge his adopted father Chen Jincheng, who was defeated by the god of gamblers. He attacked the gambler and the gambler in rage. The two escaped by chance, but Long Wu and San Shu were injured. Later, Hussein pretended to be a disciple of the God of Gamblers and set up a charity gambling ship "The God of Gamblers" in the name of charity, defrauding the Asian rich. The gambler and the gambler finally worked together to expose Hussein's conspiracy and save Sanshu and others. The film also won the 1990 Hong Kong movie box office runner-up.
IV. Gamblers II on the Beach Gambling Saint
The film was released on August 21, 1991. This film is also the story of Gamblers, but there is no Andy Lau in the film. It is directed by Stephen Chow, Wu Mengda, and Gong Li. It is also Wang Jing. This film is about Ah Xing who returned from his studies in the God of Gamblers and accidentally traveled to Shanghai in 1937. Ah Xing assisted Ding Li to win Yoshiko Kawashima in the life and death game. The ambition of Yoshiko Kawashima was shattered and saved Shanghai. Finally, with the help of Dragon Five, I returned to the story of Hong Kong in 1991.
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God of Gamblers 2 was released in 1994. The film was directed by Wang Jing and starred by Chow Yun-fat, Xiang Huaqiang, Wu Qianlian, Liang Jiahui, Xu Jinjiang, etc. The film mainly tells the story of the god of gamblers Gao Jin, who retired from the gambling world after defeating countless opponents and lived in seclusion with his wife. Later, the opponent Qiu Xiaochi tried every possible means to find Gao Jin's residence in France and killed his wife and children to force Gao Jin to re-exit the arena. Gao Jin promised his wife that he would not gamble within two years. After two years, Gao Jin returned to the arena and defeated Qiu Xiaozhi.
6. Gambling St. 2 Street Gambling St.
This film was released on June 28, 1995. This film also follows the story of Gambling St. and Gambling Man, but the protagonists become Wu Mengda and Ge Minhui, no more Wu Mengda's golden partner Zhou Xingchi and the heroine are also replaced by Qiu Shuzhen in God of Gamblers 2. The film mainly tells the story of Sanshu (Wu Mengda) after the retiring of the gambler, so he went to Tianshen Village to find the successor of the gambler. The third uncle accidentally discovered that the villager Age (played by Ge Minhui) has a special function, Thought he could become the successor of the gambling saint, so he pulled him into the casino scene
seven, God of Gamblers 3 young gambling god
. The film was released on December 4, 1996, and the hero of the film is also the god of gambling. Gao Jin, but it is about Gao Jin when he was young. The film is directed by Wang Jing. The male protagonist Gao Jin is starred by Liming, who was still a small meat at the time. Gao Jin’s golden partner Long Wu starred Chen Xiaochun. There are Anita Yuan, Zhenyu Wu, Gigi Leung, etc. The film mainly tells the story of Gao Jin, whose family broke down at the age of eight, joined the Laoqian Group and followed Qian Wang Jin Neng to learn a thousand skills. Later, in a competition, Gao Jin was betrayed by his master. He was shot in the head by his master and lost his bet. The title of God was fortunately saved from death by the Seven Girls. After repeated blows, Gao Jin excitedly competed against his seniors at the gambling table as the representative of Australia and finally won the gambling game.
8. Although the movie Gambler 1999
has the word Gambler, it has nothing to do with the previous film. This is another plot. The film was released in Hong Kong on December 18, 1998. Director Wang Jing, starring Andy Lau, Zhu Yin, Zhang Jiahui and others. The film mainly tells the legend that King King made a living by gambling, was convicted of manslaughter and was released from prison after five years in prison.
9. Gamblers vs. Las Vegas
This film is the same as Gamblers 1999. Although it is the same starring Andy Lau, it has nothing to do with the previous gamblers. The film was released on January 2, 1999. The plot of the film It was performed by the next Gambler in 1999, and the release time of the two films was very close, only more than 10 days apart. The film director Wang Jing, starring Andy Lau, Chen Baixiang, Wan Ziliang, Xu Xilei, etc., the film mainly tells that after Ah King defeated Ma Jiaowen, King and Bone Dragon's cousin, A Lat, defrauded the villain's big eye text for money. When they were about to enjoy it, Big Eyewen grabbed the Bone Dragon away. King and Alat were taken by the police to meet with the high-level Chinese officials. They were sent to Las Vegas to capture Peter Zhu. In order to get a huge sum of money to save the Bone Dragon, King accepted this mission and went to Las Vegas. Finally, relying on King's superb gambling skills and calm mind, he defeated his opponent and rescued the Bone Dragon.
Ten. The King of Thousand Kings 2000
This film is a brand new movie with many comedy elements. Although it is called the King of Thousand Kings 2000, the movie was released on August 5, 1999. The film was created by Wang Jing The director, starring Zhou Xingchi and Zhang Jiahui, mainly tells about Liang Kuan acting as an undercover agent at school, saving the wealthy daughter, falling into the trap of beauty, falling into the trap set by Ferrari, and being forced to go to Macau to ask for revenge. story.
In fact, Hong Kong produced a lot of movies about gambling films from the 1980s to the end of the 1990s. However, since there are many editors, I will not list them one by one. Only 10 excellent works are listed. I believe everyone has seen these 10 movies. , And the plot is all memorized. In the past few years, there were several movies about gambling. Although Chow Yun-fat, Andy Lau and Zhang Jiahui also participated in the performance, they did not achieve the effect that the audience wanted. It may also be that the previous gambling movies were too classic. It's hard to surpass it now. Anyway, we still hope that our Chinese films will get better and better, and the more works we make, the better. Finally, I will often post some articles about film and television. If you like it, please pay attention!!! Thank you
