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Born to Gamble

1987 · 101 min Comedy Drama Romance
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

Alex is the smart one who claims first place in every human endeavor. To be true, he really excels in all forms of gambling. Alex likes to help people. Thus, when his old friend Fung is jilted by a rich girl, he immediately takes Fung to a slave auction in the Philippines. There, Fung buys a woman of beauty and femininity. Alex himself falls in love with Mina, who is deadly against gambling. She would break ties with anyone found to be gambling...

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Original Title 爛賭英雄
Year 1987
Country Hong Kong
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director Wong Jing
Runtime 101 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (5 votes)

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Born to Gamble is an acquired taste at 5.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1987. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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