Movie

Beginner's Luck

★ 6.0(2)19941h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
Release date: 1994-09-29
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Long Shong Pictures (H.K.) Limited

About Beginner's Luck

Beginner's Luck is a 1994 movie, directed by Billy Chan Wui-Ngai, starring Lau Ching-Wan, Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien and Michael Chow Man-Kin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beginner's Luck in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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?

Cast

Lau Ching-Wan

Big Mac

Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien

May

Michael Chow Man-Kin

Hark

Kent Cheng Jak-Si

Chow Sing Chi

Bowie Lam Bo-Yee

Bowie

Lau Shun

May's father

Angelina Lo Yuen-Yan

Mac's mother

Teresa Ha Ping

Bobby Yip Kin-Sang

Gary Mak Wing-Lun

Jimmy Wong

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beginner's Luck in United Arab Emirates?+

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Is Beginner's Luck on Netflix?+

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How long is Beginner's Luck?+

Beginner's Luck has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Beginner's Luck?+

Beginner's Luck stars Lau Ching-Wan, Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien, Michael Chow Man-Kin, Kent Cheng Jak-Si and Bowie Lam Bo-Yee.

When did Beginner's Luck come out?+

Beginner's Luck is a 1994 movie directed by Billy Chan Wui-Ngai.

Who directed Beginner's Luck?+

Beginner's Luck was directed by Billy Chan Wui-Ngai.