How to Meet the Lucky Stars () is a 1996 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Frankie Chan with action choreography by Yuen Cheung-yan and Mars. This is the seventh and final film in the Lucky Stars series. Featuring the "Lucky Stars" Sammo Hung (in his original role and another role as a cop), Eric Tsang (who also produced), Richard Ng, Stanley Fung, Michael Miu, with new cast member Vincent Lau Tak as Hung's younger cousin and Françoise Yip as their love interest (except for Hung and Lau). The film featuring a number of guest appearances including Natalis Chan, Chen Kuan-tai, Cheng Pei-pei, Chan Hung-lit, and Nora Miao in her final Hong Kong theatrically released film until 2008. The film was released as a benefit film for the famous Hong Kong filmmaker Lo Wei, who died in 1996.
Synopsis During an international gambling competition, "The King of Gamblers" Lui Tin (Chen Kuan-tai) loses to the lascivious, psychotic lesbian queen of gamblers Sheung-kung Fei-fa aka "The Gambling Flower" (Kung Suet-fa) which causes 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 Cast Role Sammo Hung Eric / Kidstuff / Chi-koo Choi Eric Tsang Roundhead / Lo-han Kuo Richard Ng Sandy / Dee Stanley Fung Rawhide / Rhino Skin Michael Miu Pagoda / Ginseng Vincent Lau Tak Leung
The Female Team Cast Role Françoise Yip Francoise Kung Suet-Fa Sheung Kung Fei Fa (aka "The Gambling Flower") Fung Sau-yin, Anthea Pang Lui Wai-lam Diana Pang Bo Bo
Police force Cast Role Cho Tat-wah Uncle Wah Sammo Hung Big Head Tai-lam Choi
Guest star Cast Role Natalis Chan King of Swindler Chen Kuan-tai Lui Tin aka "The King of Gamblers" Cheng Pei-pei Chu Ba Nora Miao Gamble Announcer Mark Houghton Blonde Henchmen Kim Penn Niki (uncredited)
Cameo appearance Cast Role Chan Hung-lit Supreme of Gamblers Gabriel Wong Cheung Fan Shing Fui-On Tai Sor (Big Crazy) Kingdom Yuen Tai Sor's wife Joe Ma Tony Liu Gambler Yuen Cheung-yan Mahjong Player Mars Mahjong Player Canti Lau Gambler Benny Lai Henchmen Anthony Carpio Henchman (uncredited) Johnny Cheung Henchman Rocky Lai Henchman William Tuen Gambler Gabriel Wong Man in Green Suit Lowell Lo James Tien
Box office This film grossed HK $2,084,545 during its theatrical run from 4–19 July 1996 in Hong Kong.
External links
How to Meet the Lucky Stars at Hong Kong Cinemagic