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Magic Crystal: Limited Edition (VSA-039)(Exclusive)*

Magic Crystal: Limited Edition (VSA-039)(Exclusive)*

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Actors: Andy Lau, Cynthia Rothrock, Pak-Cheung Chan, Jing Wong, Siu Chung Mok, Phillip Ko
Director: Jing Wong
Language:
CANTONESE: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
Subtitles: English
Region: Region A
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of Discs: 1
Rating: Not Rated
Orig Release Date: 1986
Studio: Vinegar Syndrome
Release Date: 10/31/2023
Run Time: 95 Min.
Special Features:
  • Newly scanned & restored in 2K from its 35mm original camera negative
  • Presented in its original Cantonese language soundtrack with newly translated English subtitles, along with a English language dub track
  • Booklet (14 pages) contains an essay by Erica Shultz.
  • Commentary features film historians Frank Djeng and Ric Meyers.
  • "Just Don't Kill Me" (18:15, HD) is an interview with actress Cynthia Rothrock, who was in Hong Kong before the "Magic Crystal" acting opportunity was presented to her. She was already in the middle of shooting "Righting Wrongs," with production rescheduled so Rothrock could make both pictures at the same time. Greek locations are recalled, along with the general mood of the area, as war raged on in nearby Libya, with cast and crew acting cautiously. During this travel time, Rothrock blew out her knee during a fight scene, only to push through the rest of the shoot, keeping up with punishing Hong Kong production hours. Director Jing Wong is remembered, failing to explain the plot of "Magic Crystal" to his cast, and co-stars and stunt teams are celebrated. The interviewee explains the differences between American and Hong Kong shoots, with extreme fatigue contributing to an accident involving co-star Richard Norton. Time with weapons is recalled, along with different martial arts styles, and acting challenges are highlighted, with the actors fed lines, never knowing what they were saying.
  • Interview (7:31, HD) is a video conference chat with actor Bin Bin, who shares his memories of the "Magic Crystal" shoot, working around busy adults as a child. The interviewee recalls his time in Greece, dealing with strange food and corrupt police, and filming in Taiwan, including time inside a cave. Co-stars are highlighted and directors are assessed, while language issues were of little concern to the production, with the young actor saying whatever he wanted, only to have the right lines dubbed in later.
  • Theatrical Trailer (4:43, HD)
  • Double-sided poster
  • Reversible sleeve artwork
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