God of Gamblers' Return
Seen it?1994 | 124 min | Action, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a box office smash, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Ko Chun, the God of Gamblers, vows to keep his identity hidden while looking for the gangsters who murdered his pregnant wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$1.6 billion worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wong Jing
- Chow Yun-FatKo Chun
- Jacklyn Wu Chien-LienLittle Guitar
- Tony Leung Ka-faiLittle Trumpet
- Wu Hsing-GuoChau Siu Chue
- Chingmy Yau Suk-ChingHoi Tong
- Elvis Tsui Kam-kongCapt. Kok Ching Chung
- Xie MiaoHoi Yuen
- Charles HeungLung Ng
- Law Kar-yingCondor
- Sharla Cheung ManWan Yau