Queen of Gambler
Queen of Gambler

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Queen of Gambler

1991
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Mandarin

Queen of Gambler is a Taiwanese crime movie starring Kara Hui.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Chung Shu-kaiGenres: Crime, Drama, Action

Plot Summary

A young woman seeks revenge on the triad boss who murdered her father and ruined her family. She infiltrates the criminal underworld, using her intelligence and a knack for gambling to climb the ranks and confront those responsible. Along the way, she encounters dangerous allies and faces betrayals.

Critical Reception

Queen of Gambler received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at the action sequences and the performance of Elaine Ng. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic and predictable, while others appreciated its straightforward, high-octane approach to the crime genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action and lead performance.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot in the crime genre.

  • Enjoyed by fans of 1990s Hong Kong action films.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but it is generally regarded as a decent, albeit unremarkable, entry in the Hong Kong crime action genre of the early 1990s.

Fun Fact

While Elaine Ng portrayed a formidable gambler, she is not known to be a professional gambler herself and likely relied on stunt doubles and skilled editing for the more intense gambling scenes.

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