The Magnificent Butcher (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, The Magnificent Butcher is an action and comedy film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. A plump butcher student of Wong Fei Hung, Lam Sai-Wing gets into trouble with a rival kung-fu school known as Five Dragons. He is accused of raping the Head of that school's goddaughter and killing his son. Now Ko, the Head of Five Dragons, wants revenge.
Who’s in it. The Magnificent Butcher stars Sammo Hung as Lam Sai-wing / Butcher Wing, Yuen Biao as Foon, Paul Chung Fat as Weird Cat and Fung Hak-On as Ko Tai Hoi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Magnificent Butcher has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magnificent Butcher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent Butcher 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 Butcher (1979)?
- In US, The Magnificent Butcher is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magnificent Butcher worth watching?
- The Magnificent Butcher holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magnificent Butcher?
- The Magnificent Butcher stars Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Paul Chung Fat, Fung Hak-On and Kwan Tak-Hing.
- When was The Magnificent Butcher released?
- The Magnificent Butcher was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.