Life Gamble

1978·Movie
1h 40min
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–67%

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Life Gamble fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Legendary director Chang Cheh teamed his latest big star, Alexander Fu Sheng, with future Venoms Lo Meng and Kuo Chue to create another winner in his vaunted filmography. Joining them were the top supporting actors and the prettiest starlets, for an entertaining, exciting tale of a kung-fu blacksmith taking on four famous robbers while a villainous gambling boss plots to destroy them.
Kung Fu ActionHistorical SettingRevenge StoryMartial ArtsClassic Shaw BrothersFast-PacedChoreographed CombatHeroic Tale

Crew

Directed by:
Chiang Sheng, Chang Cheh
Written by:
Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh
Produced by:
Run Run Shaw, Mona Fong Yat-Wah, Chen Lieh
Composed by:
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Wang Yong-Hua

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Life Gamble

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Where can I stream Life Gamble legally?

Shout! Factory TVShout! Factory

You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Microsoft Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Life Gamble worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Life Gamble rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Life Gamble?

1 h 40 min

Life Gamble runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Life Gamble in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Life Gamble?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Life Gamble in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Life Gamble use?

Magnetic HeroTricked-Out GlovesShoot the BulletImprobable Weapon UserWuxiaArmor-Piercing AttackIn the BackArtifact of AttractionRed BaronWeapon TwirlingWalking ArmoryHuman Pincushionand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Life Gamble, including Magnetic Hero, Tricked-Out Gloves, Shoot the Bullet.

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