The Magic Touch (1992)
Original title: 神算
The Magic Touch is a 1992 Chinese-language comedy movie directed by Michael Hui Koon-Man, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Michael Hui Koon-Man, Leon Lai Ming and Ricky Hui Koon-Ying.
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.
Quick answers
What is The Magic Touch about?
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.
When was The Magic Touch released?
The Magic Touch was released on 24 January 1992.
How long is The Magic Touch?
The Magic Touch runs 1h 40m.
Who made The Magic Touch?
The Magic Touch was directed by Michael Hui Koon-Man.
Cast
- Michael Hui Koon-Man as Hui Wai Tak
- Leon Lai Ming as Yau Ho Kay
- Ricky Hui Koon-Ying as Ah Fat
- Winnie Lau Siu-Wai as Yue Lan
- Sunny Fang Kang as Hung Sam
- Chan Hiu-Ying as May
- Michael Dinga as Senior Tax Inspector Lam
- Carrie Ng Ka-Lai as Insp Fong Fong Fong
- Dayo Wong Chi-Wah as William
- Philip Chan Yan-Kin as David Ho
- Jamie Luk Kim-Ming as Hung's Thug
- Sing Yan as Shapi Dog