My Darling Genie
"Wo ai shen xian zhe"
Originally released in 1984. My Darling Genie is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Yang Chuan. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Derek Yee, and Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
Synopsis
Out of the Shaw Brothers vaults comes My Darling Genie, an amiable early-eighties comedy starring the enchanting Cherie Chung. Derek Yee is Cheng, a brusque construction worker who discovers a magical umbrella on a routine dig. When the umbrella is opened and sprinkled with water, a 200 year-old genie arrives to grant the owner's wishes. As if that weren't enough, this genie happens to look like Cherie Chung! Cheng has been given a virtual ticket to Heaven, but he's more annoyed than grateful, and uses the Genie to perform mostly menial tasks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 11, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Darling Genie about?
Out of the Shaw Brothers vaults comes My Darling Genie, an amiable early-eighties comedy starring the enchanting Cherie Chung. Derek Yee is Cheng, a brusque construction worker who discovers a magi...
Who directed My Darling Genie?
My Darling Genie was directed by Yang Chuan.
How long is My Darling Genie?
My Darling Genie has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was My Darling Genie released?
My Darling Genie was released on May 11, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Darling Genie?
The main cast of My Darling Genie includes Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Derek Yee, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, James Yi Lui, Liu Lai-Ling.