| The Lucky Star | |
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| Directed by | Max Fischer |
| Written by | Max Fischer Jack Rosenthal |
| Produced by | André Fleury (executive producer) Claude Léger (producer) |
| Starring | Brett Marx Rod Steiger Louise Fletcher |
| Cinematography | Frank Tidy |
| Edited by | Yves Langlois |
| Music by | Art Phillips |
Production company | Tele-Metropole International |
| Distributed by | Manson International |
Release dates |
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| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $ 3,700,000 (estimated) |
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