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The Great Magician

Original title: Dai moh seut si
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 8m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
2.1K
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Paul Chun, Ching-Wan Lau, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Xun Zhou, Ni Yan, and Gang Wu in The Great Magician (2011)
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A Chinese warlord hires a conjurer to help him impress a resistant concubine.A Chinese warlord hires a conjurer to help him impress a resistant concubine.A Chinese warlord hires a conjurer to help him impress a resistant concubine.

  • Director
    • Derek Tung-Sing Yee
  • Writers
    • Tin-Nam Chun
    • Ho-Leung Lau
    • Derek Tung-Sing Yee
  • Stars
    • Tony Leung Chiu-wai
    • Ching-Wan Lau
    • Xun Zhou
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Derek Tung-Sing Yee
    • Writers
      • Tin-Nam Chun
      • Ho-Leung Lau
      • Derek Tung-Sing Yee
    • Stars
      • Tony Leung Chiu-wai
      • Ching-Wan Lau
      • Xun Zhou
    • 8User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast99+

    Tony Leung Chiu-wai
    Tony Leung Chiu-wai
    • Chang Hsien
    • (as Tony Chiu Wai Leung)
    Ching-Wan Lau
    Ching-Wan Lau
    • Lei Bully
    • (as Ching Wan Lau)
    Xun Zhou
    Xun Zhou
    • Liu Yin
    Ni Yan
    Ni Yan
    • Lei's Wive
    Gang Wu
    Gang Wu
    • Butler Liu
    Paul Chun
    Paul Chun
    • Liu Wan-yao
    Suet Lam
    Suet Lam
    • Li Feng-jen
    Kenya Sawada
    Kenya Sawada
    • Mitearai
    He Chen
    He Chen
    • Revolutionist
    Jinbang Chen
    • Pingtan Artist
    Xiyu Chen
    • Maid
    Cheng Chi
    • Revolutionist
    Wu Dong
    • Qing Member
    Niya Du
    • Maid
    Wenlong Du
    • Revolutionist
    Shuran Fan
    • Taga Group's Female Assassin
    Xiang Fang
    • Revolutionist
    Ziyan Feng
    • Revolutionist
    • Director
      • Derek Tung-Sing Yee
    • Writers
      • Tin-Nam Chun
      • Ho-Leung Lau
      • Derek Tung-Sing Yee
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews8

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Soundtracks
      Cai Qing Ren
      Music by Leon Ko
      Lyrics by Chris Shum
      Performed by Tony Leung Chiu-wai & Xun Zhou

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 22, 2011 (China)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hong Kong
      • China
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Đại Ma Thuật Sư
    • Production companies
      • Bona Entertainment
      • Bona Film Group
      • Bona International Film Group
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,738,798
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 8m(128 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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