The Top Bet
1991, Cantonese. Directed by Corey Yuen & Jeffrey Lau Chun-wai.
Sing and Mei are two siblings with special powers which the former uses to gamble. When both are unavailable, a gangster hires Fanny, a con artist, to compete in a gambling competition.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Corey YuenDirector
- Jeffrey Lau Chun-waiDirector
- Carol ChengFanny
- Anita Mui Yim-fongMei
- Richard Ng Man-tatUncle San
- Sandra Ng Kwan-yuPing
- Shing Fui-OnBrother Shaw
- Jeffrey Lau Chun-waiChan Chung
- Kenny BeeBee
- Yuen WahSifu Wu Lung Lo
- Lowell Lo Koon-tingTai
- Paul Chun PuiHung Kwong
- Corey YuenFishy Shing
- Stephen ChowSing
Details
- Released
- 7 March 1991
- Original title
- 賭霸
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Jeffrey Lau Chun-wai
- Box office
- $2M
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The Top Bet: quick answers
What should I watch before The Top Bet?
Watch God of Gamblers (1989), All for the Winner (1990), and God of Gamblers II (1990) first.
What comes after The Top Bet?
Next in the series: God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai (1991), God of Gamblers' Return (1994), and The Saint of Gamblers (1995).
Is The Top Bet worth watching?
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How long is The Top Bet?
The Top Bet runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Top Bet have a post-credits scene?
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The Top Bet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Top Bet on?
The Top Bet isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 March 1991. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Top Bet?
If you liked The Top Bet, try God of Gamblers II, How to Rob a Bank, The Eagle Shooting Heroes.
Who directed The Top Bet?
The Top Bet (1991) was directed by Corey Yuen and Jeffrey Lau Chun-wai and stars Carol Cheng, Anita Mui Yim-fong, Richard Ng Man-tat.