Black Magic
降頭
“Those who did not believe in the voodoo curse never lived to tell!”
Synopsis
A magician makes money by charging people to cast love spells on the objects of their affection. Complications arise when he decides that he wants a customer's bride for himself.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Das Omen des Bösen AKA Black Magic (1975) German Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-30
Top Cast
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Ti Lung
Xu Nuo
Lily Li
Wang Chu Ying
Tanny Tien Ni
Luo Yin
Ku Feng
Shan Chien Mi
Lo Lieh
Liang Chia Chieh
Ku Wen-Chung
Master Fu Yong
Lee Sau-Kei
Uncle Feng
Elliot Ngok Wah
Mr. Wang
Chen Ping
Ms. Wang
Lam Wai-Tiu
Wei Te Chin
Lam Fung
Nuo's Colleague
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Nuo's Colleague
Ng Hong-Sang
Nuo's Colleague
Helen Ko Ti-Hua
Shan's Patron #1
Dana
Cursed Mistress
Ofelia Yau Wai
Bridesmaid
Lam Siu
Doctor
Goo Chim-Hung
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ho Meng-Hua
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 降頭
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ho Meng-Hua
Ni Kuang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Cho Wai-Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw, Li-chu Chang
Department Leadership Roster
Ni Kuang
Writer
Runme Shaw
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Ho Meng-Hua
Director
Cho Wai-Kei
Director of Photography
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Magic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Magic about?
A magician makes money by charging people to cast love spells on the objects of their affection. Complications arise when he decides that he wants a customer's bride for himself.
Who directed Black Magic?
Black Magic was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
Who stars in Black Magic?
The principal cast of Black Magic includes Ti Lung, Lily Li, Tanny Tien Ni, Ku Feng, Lo Lieh.
When was Black Magic released and how long is it?
Black Magic was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Magic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Magic was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Magic?
Black Magic holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).