''The Magic Touch'' () is a 1992 Hong Kong

comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...

written, produced and directed by

Michael Hui Michael Hui Koon-man (born ; 3 September 1942; also known as Mr Boo!) is a Hong Kong people, Hong Kong actor, comedian, screenwriter, scriptwriter and Film director, director. He is the eldest of the four Hui brothers (together with Ricky Hui, ...

, and stars Hui himself alongside

Leon Lai Leon Lai Ming Silver Bauhinia Star, SBS Bronze Bauhinia Star, BBS Medal of Honour (Hong Kong), MH ( zh, 黎明; born 11 December 1966), is a Hong Kong actor, singer, film director, and businessman. He is one of the "Cantopop#1990s: Four Heav ...

Plot

Hui Wai-kuk (

) 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 Philip Chan may refer to: * Philip Chan (actor) Philip Chan Yan-kin (born 25 January 1945) is a Hong Kong actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, and music composer of Taishan area origin. Career He worked as a Royal Hong Kong Polic ...

) 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 (

) 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.

Cast

as Hui Wai-kuk *

as Yau Ho-kei *

Ricky Hui Ricky Hui Kwun Ying (3 August 1946 – 8 November 2011) was a Hong Kong actor and singer. He along with his brothers, Michael and Sam, made several comedy blockbusters in the 1970s and 1980s. Biography Ricky Hui Kwun Ying was born 3 Augus ...

as Fat *

Winnie Lau Winnie Lau Siu Wai (born 24 July 1971) is a Hong Kong singer and actress. She has two daughters with her husband, Edmund So, from Grasshopper. Discography * ''Sin Of Lonely'' * ''Showing All The Feelings'' * ''Denon Mastersonic Series'' * ''Un ...

as Yeuk-lan *Sunny Fang as Hung Sam *Chan Hiu-ying as May *

Dayo Wong Dayo Wong Tze Wah (born 5 September 1960) is a Hong Kong actor and standup comedian. Known as a pioneer of stand-up comedy in Hong Kong, he is known for his stadium shows integrating political satire and social commentary. He has performed at ...

as William *Michael Dinga as Senior Tax Inspector Lam *

as David Ho *

Carrie Ng Carrie Ng (born 1963) is a Hong Kong actress well known for both Category-III cult and mainstream films. She won Best Actress at the 1993 Golden Horse Film Festival awards for her performance in ''Remains of a Woman'' and Best Supporting Actres ...

as Inspector Fong Fong-fong *

Yonfan Yonfan (born 14 October 1947) is a Hong Kong film director and photographer. Biography He was born in Wuhan, Hubei, Republic of China (1912–49), Republic of China. As the Yang family emigrated from mainland China, they lived first in Hong Kong ...

as Man in red at race course VIP *Jamie Luk as One of Hung's thugs *Wan Fat as One of Hung's thugs *Wong Kwong-fai as One of Hung's thugs *Lau Siu-cheung as Large Nurse *Wong Man-shing as Rapist *Lui Tat as Hospital patient *

Tin Kai-man Tin Kai-Man, also spelled Tin Kai-mun, is a Hong Kong actor and production manager, most notable for his role in '' Shaolin Soccer''. A well-known friend of Stephen Chow, he began acting in his films with the 1994 '' Hail the Judge''. Tin also wo ...

as Hospital patient *

Teddy Chan Teddy Chan Tak-sum (, born 26 April 1958) is a Hong Kong filmmaker. Filmography Filmography as director, art director and other positions:

as Bartender *Eddie Chan as Mr. Cheung *Zevia Tong as Mrs. Cheung *Chan Choi-lin as Mrs. David Ho *David Lai *Sing Yan as Shapi Dog *Hui Fan as Kei's mom *Chan Wing-chiu as Tax inspector *Cheng Chong as Rape victim *Wong Man-kit *Jacky Cheung *Lee Tung-yue *Yu Ngai-ho as Balding gangster *Lam Ying-kit *Cheung Kam-chuen *Leung Kei-hei as Bettor at race VIP lounge *Jameson Lam as Bettor at race VIP lounge *Hui Si-man as Bettor at race VIP lounge *Jim James as Bar customer *Ho Chi-moon as Bar customer *Hau Woon-ling as Sixth Grammy *John Cheung as John *Peter So as DJ *Ernest Mauser as Priest at clinic *Fei Pak as Policeman

Theme song

*''Two Hearts Know'' (兩心知) **Composer: R. Aska **Lyricist: Jolan Heung **Singer:

Reception

Critical

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."

Box office

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 Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the wor ...

. It remains as

's highest-grossing film in his career.

References

External links

* *
The Magic Touch
' at

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