The Great Conspiracy (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1980, The Great Conspiracy is an action film directed by Pao Hsueh-Li, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A knife expert arrives to tell the ruler he is to be invaded during his annual knife skills challenge. He coaxes his old enemy (a deaf, blind old man) out of hiding. In return he grants the hero the prize of the knife skills. He then goes off and has lots of fights with people, and makes friends with a woman who is pretending to be a man for unknown reasons.
Who’s in it. The Great Conspiracy stars Nora Miao, Shih Szu, Danny Lee Sau-Yin and Wu Chia-Hsiang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Great Conspiracy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Conspiracy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Conspiracy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Conspiracy (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Conspiracy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Conspiracy worth watching?
- The Great Conspiracy holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Conspiracy?
- The Great Conspiracy stars Nora Miao, Shih Szu, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Wu Chia-Hsiang and Phillip Jang Il-Do.
- When was The Great Conspiracy released?
- The Great Conspiracy was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.