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The Magnificent Trio

1966Movie1 h 43 min

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–42%

A violent, tense action movie about history and class and money.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Martial Arts Drama
  • Peasant Uprising Narrative
  • Visually Striking Wuxia
  • Class Conflict Focus
  • Tragic Heroism
  • King Hu Style Direction
  • Epic Scale Battles
  • Social Realism in Costume
  • Choreographed Swordplay

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Chang Cheh
Written by
Chang Cheh
Produced by
Runme Shaw
Music by
Wang Fu-Ling

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Facts

November 9, 1966 · 1 h 43 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
November 9, 1966
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

Badass Crew, Back-to-Back Badasses, All for Nothing +9

  • Badass Crew
  • Back-to-Back Badasses
  • All for Nothing
  • Parrying Bullets
  • Justified Criminal
  • Balance, Speed, Strength Trio
  • Human Pincushion
  • Trauma Conga Line
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Like Father, Unlike Son
  • Wuxia
  • Corrupt Politician

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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Where can I stream The Magnificent Trio?

Mometu

In the United States, The Magnificent Trio is free with ads on Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Magnificent Trio worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Magnificent Trio good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Magnificent Trio in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does The Magnificent Trio use?

Badass CrewBack-to-Back BadassesAll for NothingParrying BulletsJustified CriminalBalance, Speed, Strength TrioHuman PincushionTrauma Conga LineBig Damn HeroesLike Father, Unlike SonWuxiaCorrupt Politicianand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Badass Crew, Back-to-Back Badasses, and All for Nothing.