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Beginner's Luck (1994)

Original title: 運財童子

1994-09-29 · 1h 37m · CN
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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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Kent Cheng Jak-SiWriterBilly Chan Wui-NgaiDirectorJohnny Lee Gwing-GaaiWriter

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Lau Ching-WanLau Ching-WanJacklyn Wu Chien-LienJacklyn Wu Chien-LienMichael Chow Man-KinMichael Chow Man-KinKent Cheng Jak-SiKent Cheng Jak-SiBowie Lam Bo-YeeBowie Lam Bo-YeeLau ShunLau ShunAngelina Lo Yuen-YanAngelina Lo Yuen-YanBobby Yip Kin-SangBobby Yip Kin-SangTeresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Ping

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What is Beginner's Luck about?

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?

How long is Beginner's Luck?

Beginner's Luck has a runtime of 97 minutes.