Hocus Pocus (1984): Cast & Plot
Hocus Pocus is a 1984 fantasy horror film starring Wu Ma as Hawker Customer, Lam Ching-Ying and Peter Chan Lung. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Bo Ho Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hocus Pocus About?
The premise of Hocus Pocus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This movie follows in the same spirit as Mr. Vampire, Dead and the deadly and Spooky encounters, mixing comedy and horror!
Hocus Pocus Cast & Characters
Wu Ma leads the cast as Hawker Customer, with Lam Ching-Ying as Master Sheng and Peter Chan Lung as Piao.
- Wu Ma as Hawker Customer
- Lam Ching-Ying as Master Sheng
- Peter Chan Lung as Piao
- Yuen Miu as Opera Troupe Member
Also Starring in Hocus Pocus
· 10 more- Paco Yick Tin-Hung Opera Troupe Member
- Chin Yuet-Sang Wandering Ghost
- Ka Lee Guang
- Johnny Cheung Wa
- Tai San Fierce Ghost
- Stephen Tung Kuei
- Law Ho-Kai Chia
- Chang Ching-Po Opera Troupe Boss
- Ng Min-Kan Opera Troupe Member
- Lau Nga-Lai Sister Lai
Hocus Pocus Plot Summary
What happens in Hocus Pocus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Salem, 1653, a spirited young girl named Winifred Sanderson, portrayed by Taylor Paige Henderson, storms through her community, instilling fear in the townspeople with her mischievous antics. She eventually makes her way back to her home where her sisters, Sarah and Mary, played by Juju Journey Brener and Nina Kitchen, are waiting. Winifred complains about being told she’s aging and is being pressured to marry a local man named John Pritchett, which she outright refuses, expressing her love instead for Billy Butcherson, a figure from her past.
Full summary
The whole story of Hocus Pocus, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hocus Pocus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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In the movie, what is the spell book that the Sanderson sisters acquire called?
Hocus Pocus Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “อำให้ดี...ผีชิดซ้าย” and “ผีรอบจัด คนกัดผี”.
- Also known as
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- อำให้ดี...ผีชิดซ้าย
- ผีรอบจัด คนกัดผี
- ปราบผีถึงนรก
- Фокус-покус
- 人吓鬼
- Nhân Hách Quỷ
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Hocus Pocus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hocus Pocus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hocus Pocus?
Hocus Pocus runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Hocus Pocus released?
Hocus Pocus was released on January 12, 1984.
Who is in the cast of Hocus Pocus?
Hocus Pocus stars Wu Ma as Hawker Customer, Lam Ching-Ying as Master Sheng and Peter Chan Lung as Piao, among 14 credited actors.
Does Hocus Pocus have a post-credit scene?
No. Hocus Pocus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Hocus Pocus in?
The original language of Hocus Pocus is Chinese.
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