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.
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The Duel of the Century
This mystery-tinged ‘Martial Arts World’ epic was one of director Chu Yuan and novelist Ku Lung’s last together for the Shaw Studios, but it’s another action-filled winner. Liu Yung and Sun Chien team to investigate the martial arts murders of a supposedly mortally wounded swordsman, only to find deception, death, double-dealings, imposters, and one deadly duel after another. No less than three choreographers are on hand to handle the multitude of magnificent martial arts.
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Dial M for Murder
A London businessman concocts an intricate plan to murder his unfaithful wife for her money.
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Adventure for Imperial Treasures
After his father is murdered during a mission to recover stolen treasures from the Qing Dynasty, Hsiao Ching (Don Wong Tao) learns kung fu from a gifted Shaolin monk and sets off to seek revenge. Failing to find Feng Kei (Fei Lung), the evil white-haired warlord responsible for his father’s death, Ching returns with a mysterious girl and questions about his past. He soon discovers that Feng Kei has arrived before him, intending to kill the monk.
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Friday the 13th Part 2
Five years after the horrible bloodbath at Camp Crystal Lake, new counselors roam the area, not sensing the ominous lurking presence that proves that the grisly legend is real.
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Mahjong Heroes
When gambling champ Yau retires, his heir is forced to enlist the help of legendary gambler Patrick Tse to protect his inheritance.
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On Trial
Danny Chan stars as a rich kid, Po, who excels in music. Without the support of his father, who thinks his younger brother Paul (Paul Chung) is doing much better, Po decides to launch his music career alone. On the contrary, Wing (Leslie Cheung) comes from a poor family, but he lies to friends about that. The two boys have been real good friends before Po discovers Wing’s family situation, triggering his inferiority complex…