---
title: "The Magnificent"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magnificent-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 90018
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Magnificent (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magnificent-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Magnificent is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Action. Produced and broadcast by Asso Asia Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A commissioner uncovers a general's dangerous plot to restore the fallen dynasty."

### Why Watch
- Features star Carter Wong as Commissioner Yao Tien Shan.
- Includes martial arts and political intrigue set after China becomes a republic.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot involves complex political maneuvering between competing factions.
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action themes related to military plots and political conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, historical, dramatic, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kim Hyeong-Jun, Chan Siu-Pang
- **Networks / Studios**: Asso Asia Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chan Sing** as *Lan Tien-Hsiung*
- **Casanova Wong**
- **Carter Huang Chia-Ta**
- **Doris Lung Chun-Erh**
- **Lau Hok-Nin**
- **Lee Fat-Yuen**
- **Tong Kam-Tong**
- **Dragon Lee**
- **Lam Hak-Ming**
- **Jacky Chen Shao-Lung**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Magnificent released?
The film was released in 1978, with a release date listed in sources as 05/19/1979 in Hong Kong.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
Carter Wong stars as Commissioner Yao Tien Shan.

### Q: What is the main conflict of the story?
A general plots to restore the Ching Dynasty after China has become a republic.

### Q: Who plays General Na Lan Tien Hsiung?
Chen Sing plays General Na Lan Tien Hsiung.

### Q: Who assists the commissioner in his efforts?
Fu Fung, played by Casanova Wong, assists Commissioner Yao.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Magnificent — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/90018)
- [The Magnificent (1978) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/the-magnificent)

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