The Magic Crane
新仙鶴神針
“Cause and Effect - is Kama”
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.
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The Magic Crane (1993) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-23
Top Cast
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Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Ma Kwun-Mo
Anita Mui Yim-Fong
Pak Wan-Fai
Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
Butterfly Lam
Lawrence Ng
So Pang Hoi
Damian Lau Chung-Yan
Yat Yeung-Tze
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Lam Hoi-Ping
Jay Lau Kam-Ling
Lady Jade Flute
Lau Shun
Reverend of Tai Kok Temple
Vindy Chan Wai-Yee
Chun Ngor
Zhang Tielin
General Tsao Hung
Vindy Chan Wai-Yee
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benny Chan
- Screenplay & Story
- Chui Daat-Choh, Tsui Hark
- Original Score
- Bon Wong
- Original Title
- 新仙鶴神針
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Long Shong Pictures, Film Workshop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benny Chan
Chui Daat-Choh, Tsui Hark
Bon Wong
Ko Chiu-Lam, Tony Miu Kin-Fai, Tom Lau Moon-Tong
Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Tsui Hark
Department Leadership Roster
Bon Wong
Original Music Composer
Tsui Hark
Producer
Benny Chan
Director
Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Editor
Tsui Hark
Writer
Ko Chiu-Lam
Director of Photography
Tony Miu Kin-Fai
Director of Photography
Tom Lau Moon-Tong
Director of Photography
Chui Daat-Choh
Screenplay
Tsui Hark
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Crane
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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 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.
Who directed The Magic Crane?
The Magic Crane was directed by Benny Chan.
Who stars in The Magic Crane?
The principal cast of The Magic Crane includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Anita Mui Yim-Fong, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Lawrence Ng, Damian Lau Chung-Yan.
When was The Magic Crane released and how long is it?
The Magic Crane was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic Crane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic Crane was composed by Bon Wong.