Blu-ray release: ‘Magic Crystal’
By Phil Mills | Aug 22, 2023
88 Films are bringing the 1986 Hong Kong action comedy ‘Magic Crystal’ (魔翡翠) to UK Blu-ray on October 23, 2023.
Written and directed by Wong Jing, the film revolves around the battle to obtain a mysterious crystal that accidentally falls into the hands of a young boy. The cast includes Andy Lau, Wong Jing, Bin Bin, Cynthia Rothrock, Max Mok, Natalis Chan, Phillip Ko Fei, and Richard Norton.
Synopsis: A high-kicking Hong Kong soldier-of-fortune (Andy Lau) finds himself on the trail of an alien artefact and forced to contend with both an intrepid lady FBI agent (Cynthia Rothrock) and a Russian crime lord (Richard Norton).
Features:
• Brand New 2K Restoration in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
• Original Cantonese Mono with newly translated English Subtitles
• English Mono Dub
• Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng
• “Fight Like a Girl” – Cynthia Rothrock on Magic Crystal
• “Fast as Lightning” – Richard Norton on Magic Crystal
• English Trailer
• Double Walled Matt Finish O-Ring featuring new art by Sean Longmore
• Double-sided foldout poster
• Reversible cover with original poster and new art by Sean Longmore
• Region: B
‘Magic Crystal’ is available to pre-order now from Amazon.co.uk.
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