An Eternal Combat (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1991, An Eternal Combat is an action, comedy and fantasy film directed by Thomas Yip, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. 1000 years before our time: Master Cho-Lo, a Taoist priest (Lam Ching-Ying) and his two understudies (Gabriel Wong and Shing Fui On) go on a quest to fight an evil Japanese demon. When the Taoist priest and his two helpers impose a ritual on the demon, they're all thrown into a time vortex and finally find themselves in modern day Hong Kong. Now the fight continues – in a different time and with many new problems ...

Who’s in it. An Eternal Combat stars Lam Ching-Ying as Master, Joey Wong as Gigi Wong / Evil Woman, Shing Fui-On as Ma Sheung Fung and Gabriel Wong as Tortoise, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, An Eternal Combat has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Eternal Combat page.

If you liked it. Fans of An Eternal Combat 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 An Eternal Combat (1991)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Eternal Combat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is An Eternal Combat worth watching?
An Eternal Combat holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in An Eternal Combat?
An Eternal Combat stars Lam Ching-Ying, Joey Wong, Shing Fui-On, Gabriel Wong and Gabriel Wong.
When was An Eternal Combat released?
An Eternal Combat was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.