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."