The Magnificent (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1978, The Magnificent is an action film directed by Chan Siu-Pang, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A General hopes to restore the Ching Dynasty after China has become a republic. Carter Wong stars as Commissioner Yao Tien Shan who learns of a plot by General Na Lan Tien Hsiung (Chen Sing) to restore the Chings to power with the help of Lord Lo, whose daughter Wan Ying (Doris Chen/Lung Chun Erh) is sympathetic to the new government. Fu Fung (Casanova Wong) assists Yao whose efforts enlist the support of Wan Ying. Meanwhile, the general takes his ally Lord Lo prisoner and amasses an army of skilled fighters to help his cause.
Who’s in it. The Magnificent stars Chan Sing as Lan Tien-Hsiung, Casanova Wang Ho, Carter Wong and Doris Lung Chun-Erh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Magnificent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magnificent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent 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 Magnificent (1978)?
- In US, The Magnificent is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magnificent worth watching?
- The Magnificent 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 Magnificent?
- The Magnificent stars Chan Sing, Casanova Wang Ho, Carter Wong, Doris Lung Chun-Erh and Lau Hok-Nin.
- When was The Magnificent released?
- The Magnificent was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.