The Magnificent Scoundrels (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1991, The Magnificent Scoundrels is a comedy film directed by Lee Lik-Chi, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Romeo is a mediocre con artist who crosses paths with Betsy Kwan, a fellow con artist. Together they impersonate various people and create numerous schemes to make money. Meanwhile, a group of gangsters are cooking up a scheme of their own.
Who’s in it. The Magnificent Scoundrels stars Stephen Chow as Romeo / Shun, Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan as Betsy Kwan, Tien Niu as Ping and Amy Yip Chi-Mei as Apple / Bor Bor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Magnificent Scoundrels has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magnificent Scoundrels page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent Scoundrels tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magnificent Scoundrels (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magnificent Scoundrels change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magnificent Scoundrels worth watching?
- The Magnificent Scoundrels holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magnificent Scoundrels?
- The Magnificent Scoundrels stars Stephen Chow, Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan, Tien Niu, Amy Yip Chi-Mei and Wu Ma.
- When was The Magnificent Scoundrels released?
- The Magnificent Scoundrels was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.