# God of Gamblers (1989) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/god-of-gamblers-1989/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 76% |
| Critic Score | 80% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 68/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Director | Wong Jing |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 126 min |
| Festival premiere | HKIFF 1990 |

## Quick answer

God of Gamblers (1989) earns a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Chow Yun-fat’s coolest comic-action persona — a Wong Jing gambling spectacle that spawned a franchise and a catchphrase  Metascore 68/100. Directed by Wong Jing.

## Critics consensus

Chow Yun-fat’s coolest comic-action persona — a Wong Jing gambling spectacle that spawned a franchise and a catchphrase culture.

## Synopsis

Ko Chun, a renowned gambler, loses his memory in an accident and starts behaving like a child. Little Knife, an amateur gambler, offers him shelter and realizes that he has a penchant for gambling.

## Cast

Chow Yun-fat, Andy Lau, Joey Wong, Sharla Cheung, Charles Heung, Lung Fong, Bau Hon-Lam, Yeung Chak-Lam, Shing Fui-On, Richard Ng Man-Tat

## Accolades

Premiered at HKIFF 1990.

## Common questions

**Is God of Gamblers worth watching?**
God of Gamblers holds a 76% Celluloid Score. Chow Yun-fat’s coolest comic-action persona — a Wong Jing gambling spectacle that spawned a franchise and a catchphrase culture.

**What is God of Gamblers about?**
Ko Chun, a renowned gambler, loses his memory in an accident and starts behaving like a child. Little Knife, an amateur gambler, offers him shelter and realizes that he has a penchant for gambling.

**Who directed God of Gamblers?**
God of Gamblers (1989) was directed by Wong Jing.

**What is the Celluloid Score of God of Gamblers?**
76% — the average of five public sources: critics 80%, audience 88%, Metascore 68/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 7.2/10.

**Where can I watch God of Gamblers?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the God of Gamblers page for current options.

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