The Magic Crane
1993 · Movie · 89 min. · Hong Kong
The film opens with kung fu master Ma Kwun-mo being saved by the stunning Pak Wan-fai and her pet crane Yuen Yuk. In gratitude, Ma promises not to reveal Pak's identity to anyone. Later, at a kung fu meeting attended by Ma, the evil So Pang-hoi orders a fleet of poisonous bats to kill every other student at martial arts schools. His plans are thwarted by Yuen Yuk. While hurriedly searching for a remedy for the bats toxins to treat stricken pupils, Pak encounters the embittered Butterfly Lam, and soon the two are embroiled in a vicious battle using lethal sound waves. Meanwhile, So continues on his quest to take over the world.
Direction Benny Chan
Cast Tony Leung Chiu-Wai · Anita Mui · Rosamund Kwan · Damian Lau · Norman Chu · Lawrence Ng · Zhang Tielin · Jay Lau · Lau Shun
Soundtrack Jonathon Wong
Screenplay Tsui Hark · Tsui Jobic · Wo Long-Sheng
Cinematography Ko Chiu-Lam · Tom Lau · Tony Miu
Original title Xin xian he shen zhen (The Magic Crane)
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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