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The Magic Lamp
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The Magic Lamp

1964-01-23 · 97 min · ★ 8.5

Drama · Music · Fantasy

Adapted from one of China's most well-known fairy tales, the Goddess of Mount Hua falls in love with a young mortal scholar Liu Yanchang and gives birth to a baby son, Chenxiang. When Chenxiang grows up, he seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding his mother whom he has never met.

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Directors
Evan Yang, Wong Tin-lam, Tong Wong, Lo Wei, Wu Chia-Hsiang
Production companies
Motion Picture & General Investment Co., Ltd.
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Grace ChangGrace ChangGoddess of Mountain Hua
Doreen Chien Rong-RongDoreen Chien Rong-RongFairy Lingzhi
Lucilla Yu MingLucilla Yu MingLiu Yanchang (young)
Jeanette Lin TsuiJeanette Lin TsuiLiu Chenxiang
Zhao LeiZhao LeiErlang, Vanguard of Heaven
Tin ChingTin ChingLiu Yanchang (middle-aged)
Annette Chang Hui-HsienAnnette Chang Hui-HsienLiu Qiu'er
Wang LaiWang LaiWang Guiying
Yin WangYin WangGod of Thunder
Kelly Lai ChenKelly Lai ChenHeavenly Dog
Chung ChingChung ChingQin Guanbao
Lo WeiLo WeiPrime Minister
Lee YingLee YingMountain ghost
Regina Pai PingRegina Pai PingFairy
Christine Pai Lu-MingChristine Pai Lu-MingVillage woman
Liu En-JiaLiu En-JiaVillager
Jean Li Chih-AnJean Li Chih-AnStudent
Maggie LeeMaggie LeeFairy
Shum Yuet-WahShum Yuet-WahFairy
Jia LingJia LingStudent

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