The Magic Touch
1992, Cantonese. Directed by Michael Hui Koon-Man.
Hui Wai Tak tells people's fortunes by feeling their bones. In reality though, he is a scam artist who gathers information on his clients in advance and uses it to milk them for money. When the wife of Commissioner David Ho of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) comes to see him, he reveals that her husband is cheating on her. After facing the wrath of his wife, Ho decides to get revenge and sends junior assessor Yau Ho Kay to investigate Hui's income. During the investigation, Hui sustains a brain injury and slips into a coma. After he wakes up, he suddenly discovers that he has gained the real ability to see people's futures.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Michael Hui Koon-ManDirector
- Michael Hui Koon-ManHui Wai Tak
- Leon Lai MingYau Ho Kay
- Ricky Hui Koon-YingAh Fat
- Winnie Lau Siu-WaiYue Lan
- Sunny Fang KangHung Sam
- Chan Hiu-YingMay
- Michael DingaSenior Tax Inspector Lam
- Carrie Ng Ka-laiInsp Fong Fong Fong
- Dayo Wong Chi-wahWilliam
- Philip Chan Yan-kinDavid Ho
- Jamie Luk Kim-mingHung's Thug
- Sing YanShapi Dog
Details
- Released
- 24 January 1992
- Original title
- 神算
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Michael Hui Koon-Man, Dayo Wong Chi-wah
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The Magic Touch runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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What movies are like The Magic Touch?
If you liked The Magic Touch, try Taking Care of Business, Mr. Bones, Family Plot.
Who directed The Magic Touch?
The Magic Touch (1992) was directed by Michael Hui Koon-Man and stars Michael Hui Koon-Man, Leon Lai Ming, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying.