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The Magic Crane

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Original title

Xin xian he shen zhen (The Magic Crane)

Year

1993

Running time

89 min.

Country

Hong Kong

Director

Benny Chan

Screenwriter

Tsui Hark, Tsui Jobic, Wo Long-Sheng

Cast

Music

Jonathon Wong

Cinematography

Ko Chiu-Lam, Tom Lau, Tony Miu

Producer

Long Shong Pictures

Genre

Adventure. Comedy | Martial Arts

Synopsis

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.

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The Magic Crane

1993

Benny Chan