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God of Gamblers

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God of Gamblers (Du shen, Simplified Chinese: ?????? pinyin, d?? shen) is a 1989 in film|1989 Hong Kong drama/comedy/action movie directed by Wong Jing.


Synopsis

Chow plays Ko Chun, an extremely talented gambler who can guess how the dice will turn out by listening to them rattle in a cup. On the eve of a big confrontation with a famous Singaporean gambler, Ko walks into a trap set by Knife for someone else. Struck on the head Ko suffers from amnesia and regresses to a child-like state. Knife, not knowing who Ko is, takes him in and as soon as he recognises Ko's talents begins to exploit his abilities. This invites further trouble and trauma for Ko leading up to a big finale.
Cast

  • Chow Yun-Fat as Ko Chun/God of Gamblers

  • Andy Lau as Knife

  • Charles Heung

  • Joey Wong

  • Sharla Cheung

  • Ng Man-Tat

  • Michiko Nishiwaki

  • Wong Jing (cameo)
Sequels, spin-offs and parodies

The success of the film spawned many parodies and spin-offs such as All for the Winner starring Stephen Chow. Several more comedy-driven sequels also starring Stephen Chow were released, as well as a sequel where Chow Yun-Fat reprises his role as Ko Chun.

God of Gamblers series
  • God of Gamblers (1989)

  • God of Gamblers II (1991) - This film continues where the original God of Gamblers storyline left off. This time, Andy Lau's character teams up with Stephen Chow's character from All for the Winner. Chow Yun-Fat did not return for this film, but his God of Gambler character did show up for a brief cameo appearance using archive footage.

  • God of Gamblers III: Back To Shanghai (1991) - The film is the sequel to God of Gamblers II. Only several characters from God of Gamblers II' returned for this sequel.

  • God of Gamblers Returns (1994) - Also released under the name God of Gamblers 2 (but not God of Gamblers II) this is the 'true' sequel to the original God of Gamblers film, with Chow Yun-Fat back to reprise his role as the God of Gamblers.

  • God of Gamblers 3: The Early Stage (1996) - A markedly unsuccessful prequel of the original God of Gamblers, starring Leon Lai as Ko Chun.


Spin-offs
  • All for the Winner (1990) - Stephen Chow is the Saint of Gamblers in this popular God of Gamblers parody.

  • The Top Bet (1991) - This is a spin-off of All for the Winner, with only several characters from the original reprising their role. Stephen Chow did, however, make a cameo appearance in this spin-off. The film stars Anita Mui and Carol Cheng.

  • Saint of Gamblers (1996) - A spin-off of the All for the Winner series, with only Ng Man-Tat reprising his role.
External links

  • imdb title|id=0097244|title=Du shen


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Category:1989 films
Category:Hong Kong films

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Last Modified:   2005-11-07


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