Magic Crystal
魔翡翠
Synopsis
Archaeologist Shum finds an antique jade with supernatural power in Greece. The stone is wanted both by KGB's agent Karoff and the Interpol. Shum asks his friend Nike for help. However, Shum is finally caught by KGB but the jade is slipped into the hands of a boy called Pan.
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Magic Crystal (1986) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-12
Top Cast
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Andy Lau
Andy Lo
Cynthia Rothrock
Cindy Morgan
Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung
Lau Ta
Bin Bin
Pin Pin
Wong Jing
Snooker Pan Chuang Chiu
Max Mok Siu-Chung
Interpol Agent
Sharla Cheung Man
Winnie Shen
Phillip Ko Fai
Shen Kun
Richard Norton
Karov
Shih Kien
Sergeant Shih
Shum Wai
Triad Boss
Paul Chung Fat
Triad Boss' Thug
Hung San-Nam
Triad Boss' Thug
Tony Leung
Karov's Thug in Greece
Eddie Maher
Karov's Thug in Greece
Yu Miu-Lin
Maureen Yu
Wong Mei-Mei
Andy's Sister
Mak Wai-Cheung
Karov's Fighter with Red Headband
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wong Jing
- Screenplay & Story
- Wong Jing
- Original Score
- Joseph Yapp
- Original Title
- 魔翡翠
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan, Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Movie Impact Limited, Win's Film Co., Long Shong Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wong Jing
Wong Jing
Joseph Yapp
Lau Shiu-Gwong
Wallace Cheung Kwok-Chung
Department Leadership Roster
Lau Shiu-Gwong
Editor
Wong Jing
Director
Wong Jing
Screenplay
Joseph Yapp
Original Music Composer
Wallace Cheung Kwok-Chung
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magic Crystal
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What is Magic Crystal about?
Archaeologist Shum finds an antique jade with supernatural power in Greece. The stone is wanted both by KGB's agent Karoff and the Interpol. Shum asks his friend Nike for help. However, Shum is finally caught by KGB but the jade is slipped into the hands of a boy called Pan.
Who directed Magic Crystal?
Magic Crystal was directed by Wong Jing.
Who stars in Magic Crystal?
The principal cast of Magic Crystal includes Andy Lau, Cynthia Rothrock, Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung, Bin Bin, Wong Jing.
When was Magic Crystal released and how long is it?
Magic Crystal was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Magic Crystal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magic Crystal was composed by Joseph Yapp.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Magic Crystal?
Magic Crystal holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).