

爛賭英雄
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
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...
Born to Gamble is a 1987 comedy-drama-romance film following Alex, a brilliant gambler who excels at every game of chance but finds his skills tested when he falls for Mina, a woman who despises gambling. Released on April 1, 1987, the film blends humor and heart as Alex navigates love, friendship, and his compulsive need to bet.
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Available in: Hong Kong · Indonesia · South Korea · Malaysia · Philippines · Singapore · +1 more
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Top cast
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Natalis Chan Pak-CheungLolanto Chan
Joyce GodenziHung
Stanley Fung Shui-FanAh Fan
Chor YuenHsin, King Gambler
Charlie Cho Cha-LeeMr Tsang
Wong Tin-LamFatty Wong
Chan HungLolanto's office co-worker
Elvis Tsui Kam-KongWinnie's new boyfriend
Tony Leung Hung-Wah
Gam Biu
Tom Poon

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Born to Gamble — frequently asked
When was Born to Gamble released?
Born to Gamble was released on April 1, 1987.
What is the main plot?
The film follows Alex, a skilled gambler who helps his friend Fung find love at a slave auction in the Philippines, but Alex himself falls for Mina, a woman who is fundamentally opposed to gambling.
What genres does Born to Gamble combine?
The film blends comedy, drama, and romance elements.
Is Born to Gamble available to watch?
Born to Gamble is a released film from 1987 and may be available through classic film collections, archives, or streaming services that carry older cinema.









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