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Life is a Bet

Life is a Bet

19901h 28m

Overview

A contract killer (Alexander Lo Rei) is sent to Taiwan to kill a famous triad boss. After accomplishing his mission he must leave Taiwan as soon as possible since his life is in danger.

Directed by Sung Pe Liu
Written by Sung Pe Liu
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Top Cast

Alexander Lo Rei

Alexander Lo Rei

David Lam Wai

David Lam Wai

Wu Ma

Wu Ma

Chin Ho

Chin Ho

Melvin Wong

Melvin Wong

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Lam Fo-Yu

About Life is a Bet

Life is a Bet is a action, crime film released in 1990. Directed by Sung Pe Liu, it stars Alexander Lo Rei, David Lam Wai, Wu Ma. A contract killer (Alexander Lo Rei) is sent to Taiwan to kill a famous triad boss. After accomplishing his mission he must leave Taiwan as soon as possible since his life is in danger.

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