Magic Cop
Seen it?1990 | 88 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A Taoist former cop is called to Hong Kong to assist in the investigation of of a series of strange murders. Aided by two local officers, he runs afoul of an evil sorceress.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Tung Wai
- Lam Ching-yingUncle Feng
- Wilson Lam Chun-YinSergeant Lam
- Michael Miu Kiu-waiSergeant No. 2237
- Wong Mei-WahLin
- Wu MaChief Inspector Ma
- Michiko NishiwakiThe Sorceress
- Billy Chow Bei-leiServant to the Sorceress
- Frankie Chan Chi-leungEddie
- Wong Yuk-HangChu
- Chu TauPoliceman