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爛賭英雄

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Confirmed1987-04-015.84.3Trakt

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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Streaming availability in United States

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Not available on any tracked streaming service in United States right now.

Available in: Hong Kong · Indonesia · South Korea · Malaysia · Philippines · Singapore · +1 more

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Available to stream in South Korea— but not in United States.

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Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
1987-04-01

No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in Hong Kong

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Digital purchase & rental in United States

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Not available to rent or buy in United States yet. Available to rent or buy in: Hong Kong · Indonesia · South Korea · Malaysia · Philippines · Singapore · Taiwan

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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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