Return of the Lucky Stars
1989, Cantonese. Directed by Stanley Fung Shui-fan.
Hong Kong Police Supt. Walter Tso arrests Big Dai, the reformed leader of a criminal corporation. When Dai asked his brother Richard Mao to turn himself in to the police, he betrays him and decides to take over the corporation. Dai is imprisoned and an informant is murdered by one of Mao's men. With no evidence against Mao and the corporation, Tso coerced four of the "Five Lucky Stars" to go undercover in the prison, rescue Dai, and help nab Mao and bring down the corporation
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Stanley Fung Shui-fanDirector
- Richard Ng Yiu-honTai Shan / Sandy
- Eric Tsang Chi-waiLo Han / Roundhead
- Stanley Fung Shui-fanRhino / Rawhide
- Michael Miu Kiu-waiCone / Pagoda
- Carina LauBanana Tso
- Lo Hoi-pangBig Dai
- Joan Tong Lai-KauMina
- Wong ChingRichard Mao
- Walter Tso Tat-WahInspector Tso
- Kenneth TsangUncle Kin
- Elsie Chan Yik-SiWife of Lok Gymnastic's boss
- Steve Lee Ka-tingTing
Details
- Released
- 28 April 1989
- Original title
- 福星闖江湖
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Wong Jing, Stanley Fung Shui-fan
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Return of the Lucky Stars: quick answers
What should I watch before Return of the Lucky Stars?
Watch Winners & Sinners (1983), My Lucky Stars (1985), Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985), and Lucky Stars Go Places (1986) first.
What comes after Return of the Lucky Stars?
Next in the series: Ghost Punting (1992) and How to Meet the Lucky Stars (1996).
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How long is Return of the Lucky Stars?
Return of the Lucky Stars runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Return of the Lucky Stars have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Return of the Lucky Stars on?
Return of the Lucky Stars isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 April 1989. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Return of the Lucky Stars?
If you liked Return of the Lucky Stars, try Love on Delivery, Ride Along 2, The Legend II.
Who directed Return of the Lucky Stars?
Return of the Lucky Stars (1989) was directed by Stanley Fung Shui-fan and stars Richard Ng Yiu-hon, Eric Tsang Chi-wai, Stanley Fung Shui-fan.