Stanley Sui-Fan Fung. Writers. Jing Wong. Stanley Sui-Fan Fung. Richard Ng. Eric Tsang. Stanley Sui-Fan Fung. Return of the Lucky Stars (1989) - IMDb
The story follows Superintendent Walter Tso as he attempts to bring down a criminal corporation led by the treacherous . Mao has betrayed his brother, Big Dai , and had him imprisoned to take over the organization.
: The film notably parodies John Woo's A Better Tomorrow , featuring iconic bullet-riddled coats and over-the-top shootouts played for laughs. Fu xing chuang jiang hu(1989)
With no evidence to convict Mao, Tso coerces the (who are now private detectives) to go undercover in prison to rescue Big Dai and help secure his testimony against Mao. The group is aided by Tso’s daughter, Banana, who poses as their maid to assist in the operation. Viewing Context & Trivia
: Return of the Lucky Stars; Lucky Stars Triad Society. Genre : Action, Comedy. Director : Stanley Fung. Screenwriters : Stanley Fung, Wong Jing. Release Date : January 1, 1989 (Hong Kong). Running Time : 95 minutes. Main Cast & Characters Stanley Sui-Fan Fung
The film features four of the original "Five Lucky Stars" returning to their bumbling roles: as Tai Shan / Sandy. Eric Tsang as Lo Han / Roundhead. Stanley Fung as Rhino Skin / Rawhide. Michael Miu as Pagoda / Cone. Carina Lau as Banana Tso. Lo Hoi-Pang as Big Dai, a reformed criminal leader. Cho Tat-wah as Supt. Walter Tso. Plot Overview
, widely known by its English title Return of the Lucky Stars , is the fifth installment in the popular Hong Kong "Lucky Stars" action-comedy franchise. Directed by Stanley Fung , the film maintains the series' signature blend of slapstick humor and action while parodically referencing other popular Hong Kong cinema of the era. Essential Film Details Directed by Stanley Fung