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Beginner's Luck

Beginner's Luck

1994 1h 37m

Lau and Chow are roommates and they both dream to strike it rich at the races. They invent a device that allows them to eavesdrop on jockeys in training for tips. When they lost at the races, Lau's girlfriend threatens to leave, and Chow is stalked by the loan sharks. Will they bet it all on one last race?

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Synopsis

Lau and Chow are roommates and they both dream to strike it rich at the races. They invent a device that allows them to eavesdrop on jockeys in training for tips. When they lost at the races, Lau's girlfriend threatens to leave, and Chow is stalked by the loan sharks. Will they bet it all on one last race?

Behind it

Billy Chan Wui-NgaiBilly Chan Wui-NgaiDirectorKent Cheng Jak-SiKent Cheng Jak-SiWriterJohnny Lee Gwing-GaiWriterJoe Chan Kwong-HungJoe Chan Kwong-HungCinematography

Cast

Lau Ching-WanLau Ching-WanBig Mac
Jacklyn Wu Chien-LienJacklyn Wu Chien-LienMay
Michael Chow Man-KinMichael Chow Man-KinHark
Kent Cheng Jak-SiKent Cheng Jak-SiChow Sing Chi
Bowie Lam Bo-YeeBowie Lam Bo-YeeBowie
Lau ShunLau ShunMay's father
Angelina Lo Yuen-YanAngelina Lo Yuen-YanMac's mother
Teresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Ping
Bobby Yip Kin-SangBobby Yip Kin-Sang
Gary Mak Wing-LunGary Mak Wing-Lun
Jimmy WongJimmy Wong

Director

Billy Chan Wui-Ngai

Writers

Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Johnny Lee Gwing-Gai

Release date

29 Sept 1994

Runtime

1h 37m

Studio

Long Shong Pictures (H.K.) Limited

Language

Cantonese

Country

Hong Kong

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