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The Magic Touch (1992)

Original title: 神算

1992-01-24 · 1h 40m · CN
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Hui Wai-kuk (Michael Hui) 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 (Philip Chan) 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-kei (Leon Lai) 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.

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Michael Hui Koon-ManDirector, WriterDayo Wong Chi-WahWriter

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Michael Hui Koon-ManMichael Hui Koon-ManHui Wai TakLeon Lai MingLeon Lai MingYau Ho KayRicky HuiRicky HuiAh FatWinnie Lau Siu-WaiWinnie Lau Siu-WaiYue LanSunny Fang KangSunny Fang KangHung SamChan Hiu-YingChan Hiu-YingMayMichael DingaMichael DingaSenior Tax Inspector LamCarrie Ng Ka-LaiCarrie Ng Ka-LaiInsp Fong Fong FongDayo Wong Chi-WahDayo Wong Chi-WahWilliamPhilip Chan Yan-KinPhilip Chan Yan-KinDavid HoJamie Luk Kim-MingJamie Luk Kim-MingHung's ThugSing YanSing YanShapi Dog

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyDirector preference196207Actor preference196207 · 232234 · 203980Country preferenceHkDecade preference1990

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Frequently asked questions about The Magic Touch

What is The Magic Touch about?

Hui Wai-kuk (Michael Hui) 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 (Philip Chan) 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-kei (Leon Lai) 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.

How long is The Magic Touch?

The Magic Touch has a runtime of 100 minutes.