The Cunning Hustler(1978)
Shaw production
Movie: The Cunning Hustler
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lun Man-Choi
Sha Sam-Hsiu
Sha's Wife
Gambler's Bitchy Wife
Magistrate
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Shaw production
Release Date
1978-07-30
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9
Rating:
4.5 startsTagline
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