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6.2 / 10(30 votes)IMDb19861h 35m$23.1M Worldwide GrossHong Kong

Lucky Stars Go Places

最佳福星

“A bunch of zany Hong Kong cops get mixed up with the Japanese underworld.”

Synopsis

Lucky Stars Go Places, also known as The Luckiest Stars, is a 1986 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Eric Tsang. It is the fourth film in the Lucky Stars series. It was an attempt to combine the original Lucky Stars troupe with the similar action comedy ensemble from the Aces Go Places series.

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Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$23.1M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Eric Tsang
Screenplay & Story
Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, Lo Kin
Original Score
Sherman Chow Gam-Cheung, Violet Lam
Original Title
最佳福星
Country of Origin
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Cantonese
Runtime
1h 35m
Worldwide Gross
$23.1M
Production Studios
Paragon Films, Bo Ho Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Eric Tsang

Screenplay & Story

Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, Lo Kin

Original Score & Music

Sherman Chow Gam-Cheung, Violet Lam

Director of Photography

Lam Lai-Hing

Producers

Sammo Hung

Department Leadership Roster

Sammo Hung

Sammo Hung

Producer

Eric Tsang

Eric Tsang

Director

Barry Wong Ping-Yiu

Barry Wong Ping-Yiu

Writer

Sherman Chow Gam-Cheung

Original Music Composer

Violet Lam

Violet Lam

Original Music Composer

Lam Lai-Hing

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lucky Stars Go Places.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucky Stars Go Places

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Lucky Stars Go Places about?

Lucky Stars Go Places, also known as The Luckiest Stars, is a 1986 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Eric Tsang. It is the fourth film in the Lucky Stars series. It was an attempt to combine the original Lucky Stars troupe with the similar action comedy ensemble from the Aces Go Places series.

Who directed Lucky Stars Go Places?

Lucky Stars Go Places was directed by Eric Tsang.

Who stars in Lucky Stars Go Places?

The principal cast of Lucky Stars Go Places includes Sammo Hung, Karl Maka, Alan Tam, Andy Lau, Kent Cheng Jak-Si.

When was Lucky Stars Go Places released and how long is it?

Lucky Stars Go Places was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

How much did Lucky Stars Go Places make at the box office?

Lucky Stars Go Places grossed $23.1M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Lucky Stars Go Places?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Lucky Stars Go Places was composed by Sherman Chow Gam-Cheung, Violet Lam.