The Magnificent Two (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1967, The Magnificent Two is a comedy film directed by Cliff Owen, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Two salesmen travel to a small South American Country to peddle their wares. However the country is in the middle of a major conflict between the Government led by Diaz and the rebels led by Torez. When Torez is accidentally killed the rebels mistaken pick up one of the salesmen, Eric, as he looks like Torez. Eric and Ernie are promised millions to carry on the charade once the rebels take charge. However once Eric takes charge he finds himself back in danger as scheming general Carillo plans to remove the impostor from his role.
Who’s in it. The Magnificent Two stars Eric Morecambe as Eric/Fernando Torres, Ernie Wise as Ernie, Cecil Parker as British Ambassador and Margit Saad as Carla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Magnificent Two has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magnificent Two page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent Two tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magnificent Two (1967)?
- In GB, The Magnificent Two is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magnificent Two worth watching?
- The Magnificent Two holds an audience score of 3.0 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 Two?
- The Magnificent Two stars Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Cecil Parker, Margit Saad and Virgilio Teixeira.
- When was The Magnificent Two released?
- The Magnificent Two was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.