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Cast
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
as Eric Kidstuff / Choi
Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
as Rawhide / Pee
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
as Roundhead
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
as Sandy
Michael Miu Kiu-Wai
as Pagoda
Françoise Yip
as Francoise
Diana Pang Dan
as Nurse
Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung
as King of Swindler
Cheng Pei-pei
as Cast
Chen Kuan-Tai
as Liu Tin - King of Gamblers
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1996
Runtime1h 52m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Comedy
Votes12
DirectorFrankie Chan Fan-Kei
WritersIvy Lee Mo-King
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHow to Meet the Lucky Stars
About How to Meet the Lucky Stars
How to Meet the Lucky Stars is a 1996 Hong Kong film and the final film in the Lucky Stars film series. Featuring the "Lucky Stars" Sammo Hung (in a supporting role and another role as a cop), Eric Tsang, Stanley Fung, Richard Ng, Michael Miu and new cast member Vincent Lau as Hung's younger cousin. Also featuring a number of guest appearances including Françoise Yip, Natalis Chan, Chen Kuan Tai, Cheng Pei-pei, Chan Hung Lit and Nora Miao. Produced by Eric Tsang, directed by Frankie Chan with action choreography by Yuen Cheung-Yan and Mars.The film was released as a benefit film for the famous Hong Kong film director, Lo Wei, who died in 1996.
Directed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, How to Meet the Lucky Stars leans on a strong ensemble — Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1996.
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