How to Meet the Lucky Stars (Chinese: 運財五福星) 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.

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