It is director Wong King, that most commercial of film makers and never one to miss out on a trend was quick to cash in with a flurry of sequels and imitators. The most famous of these undeniably was “God of Gamblers”, a true three ring circus act that veered from broad comedy, violent action and emotional drama. From “Games Gamblers Play” to the recent “From Vegas to Macau” trilogy, its cinematic history is littered with gamblers blessed with almost supernatural powers akin to the martial heroes of old.
In Hong Kong, there has always been a steady stream of gambling movies that fits within the ideology of wealth accumulation.
