How to Meet the Lucky Stars
1996, Cantonese. Directed by Frankie Chan Fan-kei.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Frankie Chan Fan-keiDirector
- Sammo Hung Kam-boEric Kidstuff / Choi
- Stanley Fung Shui-fanRawhide / Pee
- Eric Tsang Chi-waiRoundhead
- Richard Ng Yiu-honSandy
- Michael Miu Kiu-waiPagoda
- Françoise YipFrancoise
- Diana Pang DanNurse
- Natalis Chan Pak-cheungKing of Swindler
- Cheng Pei-peiCast
- Chen Kuan-taiLiu Tin - King of Gamblers
- Ricky Wong Chun-tongCast
- Lung FongCast
Details
- Released
- 4 July 1996
- Original title
- 運財五福星
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ivy Lee Mo-King
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How to Meet the Lucky Stars: quick answers
What should I watch before How to Meet the Lucky Stars?
Watch Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985), Lucky Stars Go Places (1986), Return of the Lucky Stars (1989), and Ghost Punting (1992) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
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How long is How to Meet the Lucky Stars?
How to Meet the Lucky Stars runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does How to Meet the Lucky Stars have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is How to Meet the Lucky Stars on?
How to Meet the Lucky Stars isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 July 1996. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like How to Meet the Lucky Stars?
If you liked How to Meet the Lucky Stars, try God of Gamblers' Return, The Paper Tigers, God of Gamblers II.
Who directed How to Meet the Lucky Stars?
How to Meet the Lucky Stars (1996) was directed by Frankie Chan Fan-kei and stars Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Stanley Fung Shui-fan, Eric Tsang Chi-wai.