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How to Meet the Lucky Stars
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Wikipedia article
'How to Meet the Lucky Stars' is a 1996 Hong Kong action comedy film and the final film in the 'Lucky Stars' film series. Featuring the "Lucky Stars" Sammo Hung (in his original role and another role as a cop), Eric Tsang, Richard Ng, Stanley Fung, Michael Miu and new cast member Vincent Lau Tak as Hung's younger cousin and Franoise Yip as their love interest (except for Hung and Lau). Also featuring a number of guest appearances including Natalis Chan, Chen Kuan-tai, Cheng Pei-pei, Chan Hung-lit and Nora Miao. It was produced by 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.
Synopsis
During an international gambling competition, "The King of Gamblers" Lui Tin (Chen Kuan-tai) lost to the lascivious, psychotic lesbian queen of gamblers Sheung-kung Fei-fa aka "The Gambling Flower" (Kung Suet-fa) which caused him to commit suicide. His daughter Wai-lam (Fung Sau-yin) vows to avenge her father's death and get help from her late father's good friend. Uncle Wah (Cho Tat-wah), who is a police inspector. Wah also enlists the "Lucky Stars" to assist him.
Cast
The Lucky Stars
The Female Team
Police force
Guest star
Cameo appearance
Box office
This film grossed HK $2,084,545 during its theatrical run from 419 July 1996 in Hong Kong.
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