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Mahjong Heroes

1981 · 91 min

A breezy, playful gambling caper that coasts on charm and comic banter rather than stakes.

Overview
When gambling champ Yau retires, his heir is forced to enlist the help of legendary gambler Patrick Tse to protect his inheritance.

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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • greed
    • betrayal
    • family
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    teen
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action5
    Horror0
    Humour6
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    action, comedy
    Directed by
    Lee Pooi-Kuen
    Written by
    Wong Jing
    Starring
    Patrick Tse Yin, Betty Ting Pei, Chin Siu-Ho, Elliot Ngok Wah, Lau Hak-suen, Herman Kwan Hoi-san, Tai Liang-Chun, Danny Lau Dan
    Runtime
    91 min
    Country
    Hong Kong
    Languages
    Cantonese

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