The Magnificent Butcher
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.
Where to watch The Magnificent Butcher in United States
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Where is The Magnificent Butcher streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About The Magnificent Butcher
The Magnificent Butcher is a 1979 cn-language action and comedy film directed by Yuen Woo-ping. The cast is led by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Kwan Tak-Hing, Yuen Biao. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Magnificent Butcher was produced by Orange Sky Golden Harvest and made in Hong Kong. It was released on December 19, 1979, and carries a 18 certification.
- Director
- Yuen Woo-ping
- Writers
- Edward Tang, Wong Jing
- Release date
- December 19, 1979
- Original language
- cn
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
The Magnificent Butcher cast & crew
The Magnificent Butcher was directed by Yuen Woo-ping and written by Edward Tang and Wong Jing.
The cast features Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Lam Sai-Wing, Kwan Tak-Hing as Wong Fei-Hung, Yuen Biao as Foon, Wai Pak as Chat (Seven), Fan Mei-Sheng as Beggar King, and Paul Chung Fat as Weird Cat.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ma Koon-Wah and it was produced by Raymond Chow.
Is The Magnificent Butcher worth watching?
The Magnificent Butcher holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 79 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and comedy, The Magnificent Butcher is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Magnificent Butcher
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Lam Sai-Wing
Kwan Tak-Hing
Wong Fei-Hung
Yuen Biao
Foon
Wai Pak
Chat (Seven)
Fan Mei-Sheng
Beggar King
Paul Chung Fat
Weird Cat
Lee Hoi-Sang
Master Ko Ba Tin
Fung Hak-On
Ko Tai Hoi
Chiang Kam
Lam Sai Kwong
Lam Ching-Ying
Fan Man
Yuen Miu
Pole Man
Lau Kwok-Shing
Butcher Chang
The Magnificent Butcher — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Magnificent Butcher in United States?
The Magnificent Butcher is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Magnificent Butcher on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Magnificent Butcher is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Magnificent Butcher in?
The Magnificent Butcher is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Magnificent Butcher?
The Magnificent Butcher runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is The Magnificent Butcher rated?
The Magnificent Butcher is rated 18. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 79 ratings.
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