The Magnificent Trio (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1966, The Magnificent Trio is an action, drama and romance film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A wandering swordsman named Lu Fang who is returning from battle discovers that several farmers have kidnapped the local magistrate’s daughter. He sides with them after learning that this is an act of desperation to improve their low standard of living.
Who’s in it. The Magnificent Trio stars Chin Ping as Wei Wen-Chen, Margaret Tu Chuan as Li Ju Shan's wife, Fanny Fan Lai as Xiao Qing and Jimmy Wang Yu as Lu Fang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Magnificent Trio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magnificent Trio page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent Trio 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 Trio (1966)?
- In US, The Magnificent Trio is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magnificent Trio worth watching?
- The Magnificent Trio holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magnificent Trio?
- The Magnificent Trio stars Chin Ping, Margaret Tu Chuan, Fanny Fan Lai, Jimmy Wang Yu and Lo Lieh.
- When was The Magnificent Trio released?
- The Magnificent Trio was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.