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Bet to Basic

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2006 · 94 min Drama Action Comedy
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

Inferior gangster Flying Dragon has a bad habit of gambling, he thus offends the three great gamble deceivers. Luckily his younger cousin, Roy, who comes back from America is extraordinarily lucky, he can win every round of the game and saves Flying Dragon. Flying Dragon hence brings Roy to Mahjong casino to earn money for him. Roy observes the rivalry between two Mahjong geniuses Hua San Yuan and Ge He Qing by chance, he witnesses the fate of them - one turns to be insane and one becomes bankrupt, and decides not to snatch the reputation of "The King of Mahjong". Though Roy has no desire to seize the fame, his good luck elicits the worry of aggressive Mie Luo who then plans to harm Roy.

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Original Title 打雀英雄傳
Year 2006
Country China
Genre Drama, Action, Comedy
Director Paul Chung Shing-Yuen
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (4 votes)

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The film constructs its entire universe around the mahjong table, relying on the game as a metaphor for life's battles and fate. It explores the contrast between blind luck and true skill, questioning what it truly means to win.

What lingers after the final tile is placed is the spectacle of ambition and downfall, packaged with Hong Kong's signature blend of humor and action. A cautionary tale about the price of reputation, told with energetic flair. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Paul Chung Shing-Yuen

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