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Mahjong Heroes (1981): Cast

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Mahjong Heroes is a 1981 action comedy directed by Lee Pooi-Kuen, starring Gam Tin-Chue as Mahjong competition spectator, Elliot Ngok Wah and Chin Siu-Ho. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Mahjong Heroes (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Lee Pooi-Kuen
Genres
Comedy , Action
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mahjong Heroes About?

The premise of Mahjong Heroes without spoilers.

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

Mahjong Heroes Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • family relationships
  • student
  • young
  • mahjong
  • inheritance
  • gambling
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Cast & crew

Mahjong Heroes Cast & Characters

Gam Tin-Chue leads the cast as Mahjong competition spectator, with Elliot Ngok Wah as Kwok Chu and Chin Siu-Ho as Johnson. Directed by Lee Pooi-Kuen; 14 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Lee Pooi-Kuen: Avengers from Hell.

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Mahjong Heroes Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Anh Hùng Mạt Chược” and “打雀英雄传”.

Also known as
  • Anh Hùng Mạt Chược
  • 打雀英雄传
  • 打雀英雄傳 (1981)
  • Da qiao ying xiong zhuan
  • 마작영웅전

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FAQ

Mahjong Heroes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mahjong Heroes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mahjong Heroes?

Mahjong Heroes runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Mahjong Heroes released?

Mahjong Heroes was released on December 22, 1981.

Who directed Mahjong Heroes?

Mahjong Heroes was directed by Lee Pooi-Kuen.

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Who is in the cast of Mahjong Heroes?

Mahjong Heroes stars Gam Tin-Chue as Mahjong competition spectator, Elliot Ngok Wah as Kwok Chu and Chin Siu-Ho as Johnson, among 14 credited actors.

Does Mahjong Heroes have a post-credit scene?

No. Mahjong Heroes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mahjong Heroes in?

The original language of Mahjong Heroes is Cantonese.

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