The Magnificent One
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Where is The Magnificent One streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, France Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Magnificent One
The Magnificent One is a 1973 French-language comedy, romance and action film directed by Philippe de Broca. The cast is led by Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jacqueline Bisset, Vittorio Caprioli. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, France Channel Amazon Channel.
The Magnificent One was produced by Mondex Films, Les Films Ariane, and Cerito Films and made in France and Italy. It was released on November 23, 1973.
- Director
- Philippe de Broca
- Writers
- Jean-Paul Rappeneau, Philippe de Broca, Vittorio Caprioli
- Release date
- November 23, 1973
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Mondex Films, Les Films Ariane, Cerito Films
The Magnificent One cast & crew
The Magnificent One was directed by Philippe de Broca and written by Jean-Paul Rappeneau, Philippe de Broca, and Vittorio Caprioli.
The cast features Jean-Paul Belmondo as François Merlin / Bob Saint-Clar, Jacqueline Bisset as Christine / Tatiana, Vittorio Caprioli as Georges Charron / Colonel Karpov, Hans Meyer as Colonel Collins, Monique Tarbès as Mrs. Berger, and Mario David as Traffic policeman in the rain.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Claude Bolling, cinematography is by René Mathelin, and it was produced by Jean-Paul Belmondo and Alexandre Mnouchkine.
Is The Magnificent One worth watching?
The Magnificent One holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 387 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, romance, and action, The Magnificent One is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Magnificent One
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Cast of The Magnificent One
Jean-Paul Belmondo
François Merlin / Bob Saint-Clar
Jacqueline Bisset
Christine / Tatiana
Vittorio Caprioli
Georges Charron / Colonel Karpov
Hans Meyer
Colonel Collins
Monique Tarbès
Mrs. Berger
Mario David
Traffic policeman in the rain
Bruno Garcin
Pilu
Raymond Gérôme
General Pontaubert
Jean Lefebvre
The Electrician
Fabrizio Moresco
Student with Pipe
André Weber
The Plumber
Hubert Deschamps
Typewriter Seller
The Magnificent One — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Magnificent One in United States?
The Magnificent One is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, France Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Magnificent One on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Magnificent One is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Magnificent One in?
The Magnificent One is originally in French, with audio tracks including Albanian, English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Magnificent One?
The Magnificent One runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Magnificent One rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 387 ratings.
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