The Magic Touch
神算
Synopsis
Hui Wai Tak tells people's fortunes by feeling their bones. In reality though, he is a scam artist who gathers information on his clients in advance and uses it to milk them for money. When the wife of Commissioner David Ho of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) comes to see him, he reveals that her husband is cheating on her. After facing the wrath of his wife, Ho decides to get revenge and sends junior assessor Yau Ho Kay to investigate Hui's income. During the investigation, Hui sustains a brain injury and slips into a coma. After he wakes up, he suddenly discovers that he has gained the real ability to see people's futures.
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The Magic Touch (1992) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-24
Top Cast
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Michael Hui Koon-Man
Hui Wai Tak
Leon Lai Ming
Yau Ho Kay
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
Ah Fat
Winnie Lau Siu-Wai
Yue Lan
Sunny Fang Kang
Hung Sam
Chan Hiu-Ying
May
Michael Dinga
Senior Tax Inspector Lam
Carrie Ng Ka-Lai
Insp Fong Fong Fong
Dayo Wong Chi-Wah
William
Philip Chan Yan-Kin
David Ho
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
Hung's Thug
Sing Yan
Shapi Dog
Hui Fan
Kay's Mom
Eddie Chan Shu-Chi
Tenky Tin Kai-Man
Jacky Cheung Chun-Hung
Jameson Lam Wa-Fan
Lui Tat
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Hui Koon-Man
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hui Koon-Man, Dayo Wong Chi-Wah
- Original Score
- Tats Lau Yee-Tat
- Original Title
- 神算
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Hui's Film Production Co., Ltd., Topping Time Films Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Hui Koon-Man
Michael Hui Koon-Man, Dayo Wong Chi-Wah
Tats Lau Yee-Tat
Herman Yau
Teddy Chan
Michael Hui Koon-Man
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Hui Koon-Man
Writer
Michael Hui Koon-Man
Director
Michael Hui Koon-Man
Producer
Dayo Wong Chi-Wah
Writer
Teddy Chan
Editor
Herman Yau
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Touch
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What is The Magic Touch about?
Hui Wai Tak tells people's fortunes by feeling their bones. In reality though, he is a scam artist who gathers information on his clients in advance and uses it to milk them for money. When the wife of Commissioner David Ho of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) comes to see him, he reveals that her husband is cheating on her. After facing the wrath of his wife, Ho decides to get revenge and sends junior assessor Yau Ho Kay to investigate Hui's income. During the investigation, Hui sustains a brain injury and slips into a coma. After he wakes up, he suddenly discovers that he has gained the real ability to see people's futures.
Who directed The Magic Touch?
The Magic Touch was directed by Michael Hui Koon-Man.
Who stars in The Magic Touch?
The principal cast of The Magic Touch includes Michael Hui Koon-Man, Leon Lai Ming, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying, Winnie Lau Siu-Wai, Sunny Fang Kang.
When was The Magic Touch released and how long is it?
The Magic Touch was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic Touch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic Touch was composed by Tats Lau Yee-Tat.