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Lucky Stars Go Places (1986): Cast & Plot

Lucky Stars Go Places (1986) movie poster

Lucky Stars Go Places is a 1986 action comedy starring Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Eric / Kidstuff / Fastbuck / Tse Koo Choy, Walter Tso Tat-Wah and Sylvia Chang. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Lucky Stars Go Places (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Comedy , Action
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lucky Stars Go Places About?

The premise of Lucky Stars Go Places without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A ragtag group of Hong Kong police find themselves tangled with the Japanese underworld. Lucky Stars Go Places (also released as The Luckiest Stars) is a 1986 Hong Kong action‑comedy directed by Eric Tsang, the fourth entry in the Lucky Stars series. The film blends the original Lucky Stars ensemble with the Aces Go Places troupe, creating a crossover of slap‑slap and kung‑fu action.

Lucky Stars Go Places Themes & Keywords

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  • police
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Cast & crew

Lucky Stars Go Places Cast & Characters

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo leads the cast as Eric / Kidstuff / Fastbuck / Tse Koo Choy, with Walter Tso Tat-Wah as Superintendant Walter Tsao and Sylvia Chang as Quito.

Also Starring in Lucky Stars Go Places

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Plot

Lucky Stars Go Places Plot Summary

What happens in Lucky Stars Go Places from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Kidstuff Sammo Hung Kam-Bo is pulled into a tense caper when police superintendent Walter Tso Tat-Wah asks him to unravel an international arms trade linking two dangerous factions. One side is a Japanese Yakuza cell in possession of stolen diamonds, while the other is a shadowy group of terrorists hoarding ammunition. The case threads through the city as Kidstuff pieces together the motives and routes, all while keeping his own street-smarts sharp and his nerves steady.

Full summary

The whole story of Lucky Stars Go Places, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Lucky Stars Go Places?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the real name of the character known as Kidstuff?

Details

Lucky Stars Go Places Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Jui gaai fuk sing” and “My Lucky Stars Go Places”.

Also known as
  • Jui gaai fuk sing
  • My Lucky Stars Go Places
  • The Luckiest Stars

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FAQ

Lucky Stars Go Places FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Lucky Stars Go Places, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lucky Stars Go Places?

Lucky Stars Go Places runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Lucky Stars Go Places released?

Lucky Stars Go Places was released on June 20, 1986.

Who is in the cast of Lucky Stars Go Places?

Lucky Stars Go Places stars Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Eric / Kidstuff / Fastbuck / Tse Koo Choy, Walter Tso Tat-Wah as Superintendant Walter Tsao and Sylvia Chang as Quito, among 25 credited actors.

Does Lucky Stars Go Places have a post-credit scene?

No. Lucky Stars Go Places has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Lucky Stars Go Places in?

The original language of Lucky Stars Go Places is Cantonese.

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