The Magic Crane
"Cause and Effect - is Kama"
Originally released in 1993. The Magic Crane is a adventure/action film. directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing.
Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Anita Mui, and Rosamund Kwan
Synopsis
On his way to a congress of kung fu masters, an initiate falls from a high cliff, only to be rescued by lovely Tien Lam (Anita Mui), who rides a huge crane. The rest of the movie features a battle between warring martial arts factions, an equally fierce rivalry between the two daughters of the Crane Master, the accidental empowerment of an unprincipled master after having eaten half of a secret scroll, a battle with an immense tortoise whose spleeny vapors save a group of poisoned swordsmen, lots of great aerial fights against nearly invincible villains, and the usual blood spurting from assorted mouths.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 18, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
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Director
Top Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as Ma Kwun-Mo
Anita Mui
as Pak Wan-Fai
Rosamund Kwan
as Butterfly Lam
Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah
as So Pang Hoi
Damian Lau Chung-Yan
as Yat Yeung-Tze
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
as Lam Hoi-Ping
Jay Lau Kam-Ling
as Lady Jade Flute
Lau Shun
as Reverend of Tai Kok Temple
Vindy Chan Wai-Yee
as Chun Ngor
Zhang Tielin
as General Tsao Hung
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Long Shong Pictures
- Film Workshop
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Magic Crane about?
On his way to a congress of kung fu masters, an initiate falls from a high cliff, only to be rescued by lovely Tien Lam (Anita Mui), who rides a huge crane. The rest of the movie features a battle ...
Who directed The Magic Crane?
The Magic Crane was directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing.
How long is The Magic Crane?
The Magic Crane has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Magic Crane released?
The Magic Crane was released on August 18, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Magic Crane?
The main cast of The Magic Crane includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Anita Mui, Rosamund Kwan, Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah, Damian Lau Chung-Yan.