The Magic Cup (1961)
1h 40m
Running Time
June 24, 1961Release Date
Plot.
The Magic Cup (Part One and Concluding Episode) Having lost her mother, young girl Bobo (Fung Bo-bo) lives with her honest but incapable father until her stepmother and a wizard conspires to kill her. While escaping, she picks up a magic cup. With the help of the powerful genie in the cup, Bobo embarks on a fantastic adventure featuring giants, magic and treasures. The composited special effects in the film are fascinating: the horizontal ancient well, the giant hand controlled by electricity, the grand palace and the incredible mountain ranges embellish an Aladdin-like story. After its first run in cinemas, this film enjoyed popular second runs, matinees and numerous screenings on television, entertaining many generations of Hongkongers.
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Cast & Crew.

Law Yim-Hing
So-So/Cup Fairy/Princ.Bo-Ling [3 roles]

Mak Bing-Wing
Cheung Tat

Fung Bo-bo
Cheung Po-Po

Lee Heung-Kam
Aunt Pik-Jun

Au-Yeung Kim
Chow Kam

Poon Yat-On
Chat Sing, servant

Siu Gam
Giant

Liang Tsi-Pak
King Po-Ling

Lai Man
Queen

Ho Pak-Kwong
Soldier

Lung To
Director / Screenplay

Fung Ging
Assistant Director

Leung Cho
Script Supervisor

Wong Kat-sing
Cinematography

Leung Hoi-Shan
Art Direction

Chiu Chuen
Art Direction

Tsung Hua
Costume Designer

Tse Tsak-Yuen
Makeup Designer

Sung Ming
Editor

San Tai
Props

Mui Ching
Sound Recordist

Lee Yuen-Man
Music

Pong Chau-Wah
Music

Lo Ka-Chi
Music

Mak Chung-Ting
Music

Law Bo-sang
Music

Chu Tai-Cheung
Music

Wong Yue-Sang
Music

Ho Hoi-Ki
Music

Lin Hsiao-Lu
Music

Lau Siu-Wing
Music
