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1992 Hong Kong film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Magic Touch (Chinese: 神算) is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy film written, produced and directed by Michael Hui, and stars Hui himself alongside Leon Lai.
The Magic Touch | |
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Traditional Chinese | 神算 |
Simplified Chinese | 神算 |
Hanyu Pinyin | Shén Suàn |
Jyutping | San4 Syun3 |
Directed by | Michael Hui |
Screenplay by | Michael Hui Dayo Wong |
Story by | Michael Hui |
Produced by | Michael Hui |
Starring | Michael Hui Leon Lai Ricky Hui Winnie Lau Sunny Fang |
Cinematography | Herman Yau |
Edited by | Teddy Chan |
Music by | Tats Lau |
Production companies | Hui's Film Production Topping Time Films |
Distributed by | Newport Entertainment |
Release date |
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Country | Hong Kong |
Language | Cantonese |
Box office | HK$36,399,307 |
Hui Wai-kuk (Michael Hui) tells people's fortunes by feeling their bones. In reality, he is a scam who is able to read minds of others because he has gathered information about them in advance; he is able to make a lot of money. The wife of Commissioner David Ho (Philip Chan) of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is suspicious that her husband is cheating on her. Hui tells Mrs. Ho the name of the mistress. She then scolds Ho in his office.
Ho sends junior assessor Yau Ho-kei (Leon Lai) to investigate Hui's income. Yau does not work seriously, but he wants to stand out. During the investigation, Hui sustains a brain injury causing his coma. After he wakes up, he discovers that he has gained super abilities, being able to feel people's bones and see their future.
At this time, the IRD is investigating businessman Hung Sam (Sunny Fang) for tax evasion, but the case is progressing slowly. Yau arranges for Hui to get close to Hui for a chance "touch" to find out where Hung's accounting book is hidden.
At first, Hung thought Hui and Yau were gay and avoided them at all costs. But after discovering that Hui is a fortune teller, he hires the two, greatly trusts them, and reveals to them his drug business. Yau then reports information about Hung's drug business to Commissioner Ho. The case is cracked, Yau is then promoted to investigation superintendent and Hui, having assisted in the case, does not have to pay the tax that he owed for many years.
Andrew Saroch of Far East Films rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "The Magic Touch features a constantly watchable narrative and a number of hilarious scenes; foremost among these is Hui's attempts to feel the villain's knuckles in a number of different and highly amusing situations."[1]
The film grossed HK$36,399,307 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical frun from 24 January to 19 February 1992 in Hong Kong.[2] It remains as Michael Hui's highest-grossing film in his career.[3]
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