''The Magic Crane'' is a 1993 Hong Kong ''

wuxia ( ), which literally means "martial heroes", is a genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists in ancient China. Although is traditionally a form of historical fiction, its popularity has caused it to be adapted f ...

'' film produced by Tsui Hark, directed by Benny Chan and starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Anita Mui and Rosamund Kwan based on the novel ''Xian He Shen Zhen'' by

Wolong Sheng Niu Heting (; 1930–1997), better known by his pen name Wolong Sheng (), was a Chinese writer of ''wuxia'' novels. Niu was born in Zhenping County, Henan, China. He published about 30 novels in a span of over two decades and his works dominated ...

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 Lawrence Ng Kai-wah (, ; born 19 May 1964) is a popular TV actor in Hong Kong. His more famous works include the television series '' Healing Hands'' and the films ''Fate Twisters'' and ''Sex and Zen''. Ng's older brother is former Charlie N ...

as So Pang-hoi *Norman Chui as Lam Hoi-ping *

Zhang Tielin Zhang Tielin (born 15 June 1957) is a British actor and film director. He is best known for portraying the Qianlong Emperor in the first two seasons of the Chinese television series ''My Fair Princess''. Early life and education Zhang was born ...

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'' (新仙鹤神针) **performed by Anita Mui and

Jacky Cheung Jacky Cheung Hok-yau (born 10 July 1961) is a Hong Kong singer and actor. Dubbed the "God of Songs", he is regarded as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Hong Kong pop music. Cheung is known for his technically skilled vocals, lengthy tours, and m ...

**produced by CY Kong **composed by Ng Tai-kong **lyrics by Lily Ho *''Proudness'' (傲) **performed by Winnie Hsin **composed by James Wong **lyrics by

Mark Lui Mark Lui (, born 9 July 1969) is from Hong Kong. He is a composer and producer of Cantopop music with the "On Your Mark" creative team, and part of the Artists and Repertoire team at East Asia Record Production Co., Ltd. Notable works include ...

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 Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ( abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delt ...

References

External links

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