Ghost Punting
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Ghost Punting also known as Lucky Stars Ghost Encounter, is a 1992
Hong Kong
action
comedy film
directed by and starring Sammo Hung
. It is the sixth film of the Lucky Stars
series. Co-starring Lucky Stars members Eric Tsang
(also co-director), Stanley Fung
, Richard Ng
, Charlie Chin
and non-Lucky Star member Natalis Chan
with action choreography by the Sammo Hung Stuntmen's Association and Corey Yuen
(also co-director). The film's emphasis is more on comedy than action.
where they learn that the ghost wants revenge for his death. The gang are more than willing to oblige if the ghost helps them cheat in gambling. This all leads to the inevitable showdown where Kidstuff uses his kung fu skills to fight the ghost's killers.
Hong Kong films of 1992
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Hong Kong
Cinema of Hong Kong
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Hong Kong action cinema
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comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
directed by and starring Sammo Hung
Sammo Hung
Sammo Hung is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film producer and director, known for his work in many martial arts films and Hong Kong action cinema...
. It is the sixth film of the Lucky Stars
Lucky Stars
Lucky Stars Lucky Stars Lucky Stars (or Five Lucky Stars; was a Hong Kong action comedy film series in the 1980s and 1990s, blending Chinese martial arts with bawdy comedy...
series. Co-starring Lucky Stars members Eric Tsang
Eric Tsang
Eric Tsang Chi-wai , MH is a prolific Hong Kong actor, film director, film producer and television host best known for hosting the Super Trio series on TVB over the course of 10 years.-Biography:Due to his popularity, he is often the MC in events organized by TVB, and is nicknamed "the Prize Master"...
(also co-director), Stanley Fung
Stanley Fung
Stanley Fung Shui-fan is a Hong Kong actor and film director. He was one of the Lucky Stars.-Filmography:*I Love Hong Kong *Vengeance *Accident *Hooked On You - Miu's Dad*Love Is a Many Stupid Thing...
, Richard Ng
Richard Ng
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon is a Hong Kong actor. He is known for playing comedic roles, particularly in Hong Kong films of the 1980s and 90s.-Film and television career:...
, Charlie Chin
Charlie Chin
Charlie Chin is a Chinese actor.He first had his period when he moved to Hong Kong with his family at an early age. At only 12 years of age Charlie moved to Taiwan to join Fu Xing Ju Xiao, a Peking opera school...
and non-Lucky Star member Natalis Chan
Natalis Chan
Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung, born 3 December 1950 in Hong Kong, is a Hong Kong television host, film actor and producer.Besides his duties as a variety show host, he has also been a horse racing commentator and horse trainer...
with action choreography by the Sammo Hung Stuntmen's Association and Corey Yuen
Corey Yuen
Corey Yuen Kwai is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker and producer. He was a member of the Peking Opera Schools and one of the Seven Little Fortunes.-Life and career:...
(also co-director). The film's emphasis is more on comedy than action.
Synopsis
The Lucky Stars go on an island vacation and discover a nympho ghost in a castle near their cabin. Four policewomen come to investigate and the boys try to put the moves on them. After many failed attempts, one of the policewomen, Lai Ti, is possessed by a male ghost that is residing in the castle. The gang take her back to Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
where they learn that the ghost wants revenge for his death. The gang are more than willing to oblige if the ghost helps them cheat in gambling. This all leads to the inevitable showdown where Kidstuff uses his kung fu skills to fight the ghost's killers.
Cast
Cast | Role |
---|---|
Sammo Hung Sammo Hung Sammo Hung is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film producer and director, known for his work in many martial arts films and Hong Kong action cinema... |
Eric / Kidstuff / Tse Koo Choy |
Stanley Fung Stanley Fung Stanley Fung Shui-fan is a Hong Kong actor and film director. He was one of the Lucky Stars.-Filmography:*I Love Hong Kong *Vengeance *Accident *Hooked On You - Miu's Dad*Love Is a Many Stupid Thing... |
Rhino Skin / Rawhide |
Richard Ng Richard Ng Richard Ng Yiu-Hon is a Hong Kong actor. He is known for playing comedic roles, particularly in Hong Kong films of the 1980s and 90s.-Film and television career:... |
Dai Sang Dei / Sandy |
Charlie Chin Charlie Chin Charlie Chin is a Chinese actor.He first had his period when he moved to Hong Kong with his family at an early age. At only 12 years of age Charlie moved to Taiwan to join Fu Xing Ju Xiao, a Peking opera school... |
U.S. Ginseng / Herb |
Eric Tsang Eric Tsang Eric Tsang Chi-wai , MH is a prolific Hong Kong actor, film director, film producer and television host best known for hosting the Super Trio series on TVB over the course of 10 years.-Biography:Due to his popularity, he is often the MC in events organized by TVB, and is nicknamed "the Prize Master"... |
Buddha Fruit / Roundhead |
Natalis Chan Natalis Chan Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung, born 3 December 1950 in Hong Kong, is a Hong Kong television host, film actor and producer.Besides his duties as a variety show host, he has also been a horse racing commentator and horse trainer... |
The Ghost |
Sibelle Hu | Barbara Wu / Baa Wong Faa (means "Flowery Empress") Nickname given to tough policewomen. |
Elaine Lui Elaine Lui Elaine "Lainey" Lui is a self-proclaimed gossip maven. She pens a website, laineygossip.com, and is a reporter for CTV's etalk.- Early life and education :... |
Leung Lai Ti |
Mondi Yau | Yau Siu Chau |
Chin Ho | Siu Chau's boyfriend |
Marianne Chan | Pretty-As-Snow |
Teddy Yip Teddy Yip Theodore "Teddy" Yip was a businessman from Indonesia who was instrumental in developing Macau as a tourist destination and who was a Formula One team owner in the 1970s.-Early life and business career:... |
Card Player |
Ng Ka Man | |
Ricky Lau | Store owner on Lantau Island |
External links
- Ghost Punting at Hong Kong CinemagicHong Kong CinemagicHong Kong Cinemagic, sometimes referred to as HKCinemagic, is a bilingual website providing a repository for information about Chinese language films from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, and the people that created them. The website contains news, interviews, film reviews and a database of people,...