The Magnificent Trio
邊城三俠
Synopsis
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.
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Margaret Tu Chuan
Li Ju Shan's wife
Chin Ping
Wei Wen-Chen
Fanny Fan Lai
Xiao Qing
Jimmy Wang Yu
Lu Fang
Lo Lieh
Yan Ziqing
Cheng Lui
Huang Liang
Lui Ming
Magistrate Wei Huaire
Violet Pan Ying-Zi
GaoJing Yu
Cliff Lok
Kao Chi-Hsien
Tien Feng
Gao Bao-Shi
Wu Ching-Li
Ling Lung
Ku Feng
Li Chu-Yen
Wong Cheong-Chi
Li Ju Shan
Chen Hung-Lieh
Sheng Chien, Bandit Leader
Chang Pei-Shan
Bandit
Wu Ma
Bandit
Chao Hsiung
Bandit Killed in jail
Lee Ying
Minister Yuan
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 2004
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Cheh
- Original Score
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- 邊城三俠
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Chang Cheh
Wang Fu-Ling
Wong Wing-Lung
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Runme Shaw
Producer
Chang Cheh
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Wong Wing-Lung
Director of Photography
Wang Fu-Ling
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magnificent Trio
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What is The Magnificent Trio about?
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.
Who directed The Magnificent Trio?
The Magnificent Trio was directed by Chang Cheh.
Who stars in The Magnificent Trio?
The principal cast of The Magnificent Trio includes Margaret Tu Chuan, Chin Ping, Fanny Fan Lai, Jimmy Wang Yu, Lo Lieh.
When was The Magnificent Trio released and how long is it?
The Magnificent Trio was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magnificent Trio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magnificent Trio was composed by Wang Fu-Ling.