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The Magic Cup (1961) [N/A]

Release Date:
June 24, 1961

Original Title:
夜光杯

Alternate Titles:
The Magic Cup

Genres:
Fantasy

Production Companies:
Tao Yuen Motion Picture Development Company
Wader Motion Picture & Development Co. Ltd.

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 100

Overview from TheMovieDB

The Magic Cup (Part One and Concluding Episode) Having lost her mother, young girl Bobo (Fung Bo-bo) lives with her honest but incapable father until her stepmother and a wizard conspires to kill her. While escaping, she picks up a magic cup. With the help of the powerful genie in the cup, Bobo embarks on a fantastic adventure featuring giants, magic and treasures. The composited special effects in the film are fascinating: the horizontal ancient well, the giant hand controlled by electricity, the grand palace and the incredible mountain ranges embellish an Aladdin-like story. After its first run in cinemas, this film enjoyed popular second runs, matinees and numerous screenings on television, entertaining many generations of Hongkongers.

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Production

Art Direction:
Chiu Chuen
Leung Hoi-Shan

Assistant Director:
Fung Ging

Cinematography:
Wong Kat-sing

Costume Designer:
Tsung Hua

Director:
Lung To

Editor:
Sung Ming

Makeup Designer:
Tse Tsak-Yuen

Music:
Lau Siu-Wing
Chuen Man
Pong Chau-Wah
Lo Ka-Chi
Wong Yue-Sang
Chu Tai-Cheung
Ho Hoi-Ki
Lin Hsiao-Lu
Lee Yuen-Man
Law Bo-sang
Mak Chung-Ting

Production Manager:
Wong To
Lee Kit-Fong

Props:
San Tai

Screenplay:
Lung To

Script Supervisor:
Leung Cho

Sound Recordist:
Mui Ching

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