''Ghost Punting'' (), also known as ''Lucky Stars Ghost Encounter'', is a 1992

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directed by and starring

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. It is the sixth film of the ''

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'' series. Co-starring Lucky Stars members

Eric Tsang Eric Tsang Chi-wai (; born 14 April 1953) is a Hong Kong actor, film director, producer, and television host, best known for hosting the variety show '' Super Trio series'' on the Hong Kong television network TVB over 18 years. He currently hol ...

(also co-director),

Stanley Fung Stanley Fung Shui-fan (born June 1, 1945) is a Hong Kong actor and film director known for playing comedic roles. He was one of the Lucky Stars. Career In 1967, Fung became an actor in Hong Kong films. Fung first appeared in To Rose with ...

, Richard Ng,

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and non-Lucky Star member

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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.

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

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

Box office

This film grossed HK $8,281,568 at the Hong Kong box office.

External links

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at Hong Kong Cinemagic * {{Lucky Stars franchise, state=expanded 1992 films 1992 action comedy films 1990s martial arts comedy films Hong Kong action comedy films 1990s Cantonese-language films Films directed by Sammo Hung Films directed by Corey Yuen Films directed by Eric Tsang Hong Kong martial arts comedy films 1990s Hong Kong films