Kung Hei Fat Choy is a 1985 Hong Kong comedy film produced, directed by and starring Dean Shek. The film co-stars Alan Tam and George Lam. Released to celebrate the Chinese New Year of 1985, the film's title is based on the greeting wishers give on the new year's first day.

Plot

Money God (Alan Tam) has caused trouble in Heaven and as punishment, he is sent to Earth to do good deeds for mankind. His deific powers have been restricted and can only be restored at a time of great need via a charm kept inside a silk brocade bag containing the words 'Kung Hei Fat Choy'. Money God crashes in Hong Kong, the impact causing a massive hole and several blackouts in the heart of the city. Several policemen and journalists including Ellen (Ann Bridgewater) arrive while Money God emerges in the gathering crowd. Due to his unusual and anachronistic attire, he is mistaken for a mental patient and chased by police. He hides inside a water bottle that is picked up by Ben (Siu Ban Ban), Ellen's nephew. At home, Money God appears before Ben and befriends him by making his toys perform for him. He convinces the child he is a deity but is attacked by Ben's father, Fung (Dean Shek), who believes he is a robber. Money God eventually convinces him he is a god of wealth by summoning a rain cloud and turning a cup into a ball of solid gold (although he turns it into an ordinary ball upon seeing Fung reveal his greed for material wealth). He explains to Fung that true wealth comes from within such as fulfilment from helping others, and decides to help his fast food business from going bankrupt, promising him he will become a rich man in three months if he lets him help. A gracious Fung declares Money God as his adopted father and gives him a makeover to blend in with the crowd. At his restaurant, Money God convinces Fung to smile more and to be considerate of those around as it is through their patronage that he earns a livelihood. Sure enough, Fung becomes altruistic and respectful of his employees and customers, and his business improves.