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The Gambling Ghost (1991)

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Sammo Hung plays three different characters: Fatty, Fatty's father and Fatty's grandfather, Hung Kau. Fatty is a hotel worker, yearning for sudden wealth. Therefore, he, and his co-worker, enter the gambling world, to the dismay of his father. When Fatty hits rock bottom, the ghost of his grandfather resurrects to help him. However, Fatty learns that his grandfather was murdered, therefore, he will stop at nothing to avenge his death.

Release Date
March 2, 1991
Runtime
1h 33m
Rating
5.6/10 (10 votes)

Director: Clifton Ko Chi-Sum

Cast: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Mang Hoi, Nina Li Chi, Teddy Yip Wing-Cho, James Wong Jim, Norman Ng Siu-Ping, Lam Ching-Ying, Wu Ma

Production: 寰宇镭射录影有限公司, 永艺娱乐有限公司, Golden Leaf Film Production Consultant, Newport Films
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The Gambling Ghost

The Gambling Ghost

5.6
93 min

Sammo Hung plays three different characters: Fatty, Fatty's father and Fatty's grandfather, Hung Kau. Fatty is a hotel worker, yearning for sudden wealth. Therefore, he, and his co-worker, enter the gambling world, to the dismay of his father. When Fatty hits rock bottom, the ghost of his grandfather resurrects to help him. However, Fatty learns that his grandfather was murdered, therefore, he will stop at nothing to avenge his death.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageCN
Release Date3/2/1991
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Cast

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

as Big Brock / Fat Bao / Hung Gao

Mang Hoi

as Siu-Hon

Nina Li Chi

as Miss Lily

Teddy Yip Wing-Cho

as Yau Mo-Leung

James Wong Jim

as Rich Playboy

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Norman Ng Siu-Ping

as Yau Tai Sheng

Lam Ching-Ying

as Taoist Priest

Wu Ma

as Uncle Ng

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gambling Ghost about?

Sammo Hung plays three different characters: Fatty, Fatty's father and Fatty's grandfather, Hung Kau. Fatty is a hotel worker, yearning for sudden wealth. Therefore, he, and his co-worker, enter the g…

How long is The Gambling Ghost?

1h 33m

When was The Gambling Ghost released?

March 2, 1991

Who directed The Gambling Ghost?

Clifton Ko Chi-Sum

Who stars in The Gambling Ghost?

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Mang Hoi, Nina Li Chi

What genre is The Gambling Ghost?

Action, Comedy, Fantasy