The Magic Crane (1993): Cast
The Magic Crane is a 1993 adventure action film directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing, starring Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Lam Hoi-Ping, Tony Leung and Lau Shun. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Benny Chan Muk-Sing
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Long Shong Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Magic Crane About?
The premise of The Magic Crane without spoilers.
An initiate falls from a cliff on his way to a kung fu masters’ congress and is rescued by the beautiful Tien Lam (Anita Mui), who rides a huge crane. The story spirals into battles between rival martial‑arts factions, a fierce rivalry between the Crane Master’s two daughters, a corrupt master who gains power after swallowing half a secret scroll, and a clash with a gigantic tortoise whose spleen vapors cure poisoned swordsmen. Aerial duels against near‑invincible villains and stylized bloodshed punctuate the action.
The Magic Crane Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- kung fu
- martial arts
- crane the bird
- monster
- giant bird
- violence
- wire fu
- gore
- magic
- turtle
- bat
- giant animal
+1 more Show fewer
- cannibalism
The Magic Crane Cast & Characters
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung leads the cast as Lam Hoi-Ping, with Tony Leung as Ma Kwun-Mo and Lau Shun as Reverend of Tai Kok Temple. Directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Benny Chan Muk-Sing
- Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Lam Hoi-Ping
- Tony Leung as Ma Kwun-Mo
- Lau Shun as Reverend of Tai Kok Temple
- Anita Mui Yim-Fong as Pak Wan-Fai
Also Starring in The Magic Crane
· 6 more- Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam Butterfly Lam
- Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah So Pang Hoi
- Damian Lau Chung-Yan Yat Yeung-Tze
- Vindy Chan Wai-Yee Chun Ngor
- Jay Lau Kam-Ling Lady Jade Flute
- Zhang Tielin General Tsao Hung
More from Benny Chan Muk-Sing
More films directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing: Meow, Call of Heroes, The White Storm and City Under Siege.
The Magic Crane Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Magic Crane.
The Magic Crane Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “新仙鹤神针” and “선학신침”.
- Also known as
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- 新仙鹤神针
- 선학신침
- Tiên Hạc Thần Trâm
- คัมภีร์กระเรียนเซียนเหยียบฟ้า
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The Magic Crane FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Magic Crane, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Magic Crane?
The Magic Crane runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Magic Crane released?
The Magic Crane was released on August 18, 1993.
Who directed The Magic Crane?
The Magic Crane was directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing.
More films by Benny Chan Muk-Sing Who is in the cast of The Magic Crane?
The Magic Crane stars Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Lam Hoi-Ping, Tony Leung as Ma Kwun-Mo and Lau Shun as Reverend of Tai Kok Temple, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Magic Crane have a post-credit scene?
No. The Magic Crane has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Magic Crane in?
The original language of The Magic Crane is Cantonese.
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