The Magic Pearl
Synopsis
An animated story derived from a Chinese folk tale. Follows the magical journey of a sister and brother as they travel with their grandmother to a mystical world. In this world, they confront a talking frog, a fierce dragon, a wicked witch, etc. Protecting them during their travels is a bright, white pearl that possesses extraordinary powers.
Top Cast
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Lana McKissack
Jamie (voice)
George Takei
Ha Ping (voice)
Tsai Chin
Additional Voices (voice)
Amy Hill
Additional Voices (voice)
France Nuyen
Additional Voices (voice)
Jack Ong
Additional Voices (voice)
Robert Ito
Priest / Benjamin (voice)
Radmar Agana Jao
Wu Sung (voice)
Reggie Lee
Wu Lung (voice)
Kim Miyori
Ghost Girl / Joyce (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Curtis, Vincent Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Kleinman, Juliane Klemm
- Original Score
- Nathan Wang
- Original Title
- The Magic Pearl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Greengrass Productions, Walt Disney Television, Film Roman
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Curtis, Vincent Davis
Joseph Kleinman, Juliane Klemm
Nathan Wang
Kurtis Kunsak
Bob Curtis, Carol Corwin, Carol Gorwin, Omega Hsu, Phil Roman
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Curtis
Director
Vincent Davis
Director
Vincent Davis
Costume Design
Bob Curtis
Producer
Joseph Kleinman
Writer
Juliane Klemm
Writer
Carol Corwin
Producer
Carol Gorwin
Producer
Kurtis Kunsak
Editor
Nathan Wang
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Pearl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Magic Pearl about?
An animated story derived from a Chinese folk tale. Follows the magical journey of a sister and brother as they travel with their grandmother to a mystical world. In this world, they confront a talking frog, a fierce dragon, a wicked witch, etc. Protecting them during their travels is a bright, white pearl that possesses extraordinary powers.
Who directed The Magic Pearl?
The Magic Pearl was directed by Bob Curtis, Vincent Davis.
Who stars in The Magic Pearl?
The principal cast of The Magic Pearl includes Lana McKissack, George Takei, Tsai Chin, Amy Hill, France Nuyen.
When was The Magic Pearl released and how long is it?
The Magic Pearl was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic Pearl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic Pearl was composed by Nathan Wang.