Magnificent Bodyguards (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1978, Magnificent Bodyguards is an action film directed by Lo Wei, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Chan is asked by a young, wealthy lady to take her sick brother to a particular doctor in order to be cured. To reach this doctor, Chan and a handful of travelling companions must pass through bandit-infested wild country. They meet and kung-fu-fight several gangs of thugs along the way.
Who’s in it. Magnificent Bodyguards stars Jackie Chan as Ting Chung, James Tien Chuen as Tsang, Bruce Leung Siu-Lung as Chang and Wang Ping as Lady Nan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Magnificent Bodyguards has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magnificent Bodyguards page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magnificent Bodyguards 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 Magnificent Bodyguards (1978)?
- In US, Magnificent Bodyguards is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Magnificent Bodyguards worth watching?
- Magnificent Bodyguards holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magnificent Bodyguards?
- Magnificent Bodyguards stars Jackie Chan, James Tien Chuen, Bruce Leung Siu-Lung, Wang Ping and Liu Ming.
- When was Magnificent Bodyguards released?
- Magnificent Bodyguards was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.