The Magic Crane


The Magic Crane is a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Benny Chan, produced by Tsui Hark, and written by Hark and Tsui Tak-cho. It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Anita Mui and Rosamund Kwan based on the novel Xian He Shen Zhen by Wolong Sheng.

Cast

  • Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Ma Kwan-mo
  • Anita Mui as Pak Wan-fai
  • Rosamund Kwan as Butterfly Lam
  • Damian Lau as Yat Yeung-chi
  • Lawrence Ng as So Pang-hoi
  • Norman Chui as Lam Hoi-ping
  • Zhang Tielin as General Cho Hung
  • Jay Lau as Lady Jade Flute
  • Vindy Chan as Chan Ngo
  • Lau Shun as crippled Reverend of Tai Kok Temple
  • Yu Ming-hin as clan member
  • Michael Lam as clan member
  • Yiu Man-kei as clan member

    Theme songs

  • The Magic Crane
  • *performed by Anita Mui and Jacky Cheung
  • *produced by CY Kong
  • *composed by Ng Tai-kong
  • *lyrics by Lily Ho
  • Proudness
  • *performed by Winnie Hsin
  • *composed by James Wong
  • *lyrics by Mark Lui

    Box office

This film grossed HK$8,159,384 at the Hong Kong box office in its theatrical run from 19 August to 2 September 1993 in Hong Kong.

Reception

City On Fire gave it a 6/10 rating, criticising its lack of structure and motives, while praising its practical effects and fight choreography. "While there’s not much on display to separate it from the rest of its energetically paced peers of the era, there’s still plenty to enjoy, and the action comes thick and fast."