Games Gamblers Play (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1974, Games Gamblers Play is a comedy film directed by Michael Hui, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. 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?
Who’s in it. Games Gamblers Play stars Michael Hui as Man, Sam Hui Koon-Kit as Kit, Ricky Hui as Gambler at beach and Sammo Hung as Beach rascal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Games Gamblers Play has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Games Gamblers Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Games Gamblers Play tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Games Gamblers Play (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Games Gamblers Play change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Games Gamblers Play worth watching?
- Games Gamblers Play holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Games Gamblers Play?
- Games Gamblers Play stars Michael Hui, Sam Hui Koon-Kit, Ricky Hui, Sammo Hung and Betty Ting Pei.
- When was Games Gamblers Play released?
- Games Gamblers Play was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.