The Conmen in Vegas 賭俠大戰拉斯維加斯 (1999): The Time Andy Lau Went to Vegas, Kelly Lin Wore a Bikini, and Wong Jing Made a Film That Was More About Boobs Than Gambling
First, take a look at the movie trailer.
The Sequel That Went to Vegas
After the success of The Conman, Wong Jing decided to make a sequel. But this time, he didn't set it in Hong Kong. He set it in Las Vegas.
The Conmen in Vegas is a film about gambling, but it's also a film about tits, ass, and cash. Kelly Lin and Yufang are introduced as the two most beautiful women in Vegas. Their job is to distract the audience while the plot happens.
The film was released on June 25, 1999. It grossed HK$17.78 million at the box office, ranking #5 for the year .
What Is It About?
The plot is classic Wong Jing.
Ah King (Andy Lau) and Wa Guk Lung (Nick Cheung) have just won a huge sum of money from a gambler. They're celebrating. Then Wa Guk Lung is kidnapped by a gangster named Daai Ngaan Man.
Meanwhile, Ah King is approached by the Chinese government. They need him to go to Las Vegas to capture a fugitive — Peter Chu (Alex Man), a corrupt businessman who stole billions from China. If he succeeds, he gets a huge reward.
Ah King agrees. He needs the money to rescue Wa Guk Lung. He travels to Vegas with Ah Lak (Natalis Chan), his partner in crime.
In Vegas, they meet two women: Ah Bin (Kelly Lin) and Siu Sam (Yufang). They're beautiful. They're looking for wealthy husbands. They join the team.
The film's climax is a low-altitude helicopter chase, a shootout, and a daring escape. It's ridiculous. It's exciting. It's pure Wong Jing.
The Cast That Made It Work
Andy Lau as Ah King — the gambler who must save his friend. He's cool, composed, and always in control.
Nick Cheung as Wa Guk Lung — the sidekick who gets kidnapped. He's funny, annoying, and completely out of his depth.
Natalis Chan as Ah Lak — the partner who provides the comic relief. He's the most ridiculous character in the film.
Kelly Lin as Ah Bin — the beautiful woman who helps the team. She's stunning, but she's also the weakest part of the film.
Yufang as Siu Sam — the other beautiful woman. She's also completely wasted.
Alex Man as Peter Chu — the villain. He's powerful, ruthless, and completely out of control.
Why It Still Matters
The Conmen in Vegas is the most polarizing film in the series. Some fans love it for its energy, its humor, and its willingness to go anywhere. Others hate it for its crudeness, its shallowness, and its lack of substance.
But one thing is certain: it's a film that captures the spirit of 90s Wong Jing. It's loud, cheap, and completely unpretentious.
Final Thought
The Conmen in Vegas is a film about a man who goes to Vegas to save his friend. It's about loyalty, betrayal, and the power of cash.
And it's about two women who are so beautiful that they make you forget the plot.
Have you seen The Conmen in Vegas? What's your favorite scene — the helicopter chase, the casino heist, or the moment Ah King meets Ah Bin? Let me know in the comments.
Tom De · The Movie Prince 🎬
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