The Great Magician

The Great Magician

Drama

1916. General Yuan Shi-kai has just died and the Japanese are encroaching. A mysterious magician Chang Hsien catches the eye of local warlord, Bully Lei, who hopes to use him to win the affections of Liu Yin, a woman he forced into being his seventh concubine. Unbeknownst to him, Chang is the fiancé of Liu who has been waiting for him to rescue her. Chang, who was hellbent on destroying Lei, discovers that the man behind the evil deeds is actually his head Butler Liu who has joined forces with the Japanese in his misguided efforts to unite the country. To defeat Liu and win back the heart of his love, Chang pulls out his ultimate magic trick.

Cast

Tony Leung  as  張賢
Lau Ching-wan  as  雷司令
ZHOU Xun  as  柳蔭

Crew

Executive Producer Albert Yeung
Executive Producer Yu Dong
Executive Producer Jeffrey Chan
Producer Peggy Lee
Producer Mandy LAW
Administrative Producer Albert Lee
Administrative Producer Zhang Hao
Administrative Producer Nansun Shi

Awards & Nominations

The 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards 2013

  • Won
    Best Costume & Make Up Design
    Yee Chung Man & Jessie Dai Mei Ling
  • Nominated
    Best Actress
    Zhou Xun

The 16th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival 2012

  • Official Selection

The 12th Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2012

  • In Competition

The 14th Udine Far East Film Festival 2012

  • Official Selection

The 2nd Hong Kong Cinema Festival (held by San Francisco Film Society) 2012

  • Official Selection

The 11th Asian Film Festival of Dallas 2012

  • Official Selection

The 5th CinemAsia Film Festival 2012

  • Official Selection

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