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The Magic Pearl

The Magic Pearl

19971h 30m

Overview

An animated story derived from a Chinese folk tale. Follows the magical journey of a sister and brother as they travel with their grandmother to a mystical world. In this world, they confront a talking frog, a fierce dragon, a wicked witch, etc. Protecting them during their travels is a bright, white pearl that possesses extraordinary powers.

Directed by Bob Curtis
Written by Joseph Kleinman, Juliane Klemm
Produced by Bob Curtis, Carol Corwin, Carol Gorwin
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Top Cast

Lana McKissack

Lana McKissack

Jamie (voice)

George Takei

George Takei

Ha Ping (voice)

Tsai Chin

Tsai Chin

Additional Voices (voice)

Amy Hill

Amy Hill

Additional Voices (voice)

France Nuyen

France Nuyen

Additional Voices (voice)

Jack Ong

Jack Ong

Additional Voices (voice)

Robert Ito

Robert Ito

Priest / Benjamin (voice)

Radmar Agana Jao

Radmar Agana Jao

Wu Sung (voice)

Reggie Lee

Reggie Lee

Wu Lung (voice)

Kim Miyori

Kim Miyori

Ghost Girl / Joyce (voice)

About The Magic Pearl

The Magic Pearl is a animation, fantasy film released in 1997. Directed by Bob Curtis, it stars Lana McKissack, George Takei, Tsai Chin. An animated story derived from a Chinese folk tale. Follows the magical journey of a sister and brother as they travel with their grandmother to a mystical world. In this world, they confront a talking frog, a fierce dragon, a wicked witch, etc. Protecting them during their travels is a bright, white pearl that possesses extraordinary powers.

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