Casino Raiders

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  • 1989
  • 6.6  (575)

Casino Raiders is a classic Hong Kong action film that was released in 1989. Directed by Jimmy Heung and starring Alan Tam, Andy Lau, and Idy Chan, the movie follows the story of a professional gambler named Crab Chan, who teams up with his friend Sam Law to take down a casino operated by a ruthless businessman in Southeast Asia. The story begins with Crab Chan traveling to Thailand with his girlfriend, Mary, who is a talented magician. He is invited to a high-stakes card game by the owner of the casino, named Man Ho. Crab is a skilled gambler, but he loses big time to Man Ho, who cheats to win. The loss leaves Crab in a state of desperation, and he finds himself in debt to Man Ho.

Meanwhile, Sam Law, a former bodyguard of Man Ho, is recruited by a rival casino owner, Lung Wu, to assassinate Man Ho. Sam declines the offer as he is done with that sort of life, but Lung Wu tells him that if he changes his mind, he can find him in Thailand.

Crab meets with Sam to discuss his situation, and they come up with a plan to take down Man Ho's casino. They team up with Mary and her magician friends to create a distraction while Crab and Sam steal the casino's profits. However, their heist goes awry as they are ambushed by Man Ho's thugs, and Mary is kidnapped.

Crab and Sam have to use all their gambling skills and wits to take on Man Ho and his casino empire to rescue Mary and clear their debts. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including a corrupt police officer and a cunning female gambler named Jane.

The film is loaded with thrilling action, intense gambling scenes, and a touch of romance. The chemistry between the lead actors, Andy Lau and Alan Tam, is captivating, and their characters' dynamics provide a good balance between humor and drama. Meanwhile, Idy Chan's portrayal of Mary adds a touch of elegance and grace to the film.

Overall, Casino Raiders is a solid action film that showcases the talents of its cast and crew. It combines the excitement of casino gambling with the fast-paced action of a heist movie. Although some of the gambling scenes can be a bit confusing for viewers who are not familiar with the rules of the games, the film does a good job of explaining them.

Casino Raiders is an excellent choice for fans of Hong Kong cinema or anyone looking for a high-energy, entertaining movie to watch.

Casino Raiders is a 1989 action movie. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.6.

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  • Release Date
    1989
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.6  (575)