

72 Tenants of Prosperity
2010-02-11 · 99 min · ★ 5.4
Kung and Kin's rivalry goes way back to the seventies when they fought over the same girl, who eventually became Kung's wife. Now they run competing phone stores right across from each other on Mongkok's busiest street, and stretch their minds trying to outdo each other with crazy promotions.
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Production details
- Directors
- Eric Tsang Chi-wai, Chung Shu-Kai, Patrick Kong Pak-leung
- Production companies
- TVB, Shaw Brothers, Sil-Metropole Organisation, United Filmmakers Organisation (UFO)
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jacky Cheung Hok-yauShek Kin
Eric Tsang Chi-waiHa Kung
Anita Yuen Wing-yeeSiu Tao Hong
Bosco Wong Chung-chakYoshino Taro
Linda Chung Ka-YanHa Niu
Wong Cho-LamKinny
Stephy Tang Lai-yanJade Akiho Yoshizawa
Michael Tse Tin-wahLaughing
Liang TianDeveloper from Beijing
Kate Tsui Tsz-ShanSecretary Po
Natalis Chan Pak-cheungChan Pak Cheung
Bernice Liu Bik-YeeJane / Fish Ball Chun
Wayne Lai Yiu-cheungAstro
Tenky Tin Kai-manAV Porn Movies Salesman
Woo FungUncle Hwa
Evergreen Mak Cheung-chingSport Shop Owner
Sam LeeFeng Shui Master
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