Magnificent Warriors

Apr 16, 1987

1h 32m

★ 6.6

An exotic city in faraway land, a dark and brutal empire, and one incredible hero.

Overview

A daredevil airplane pilot and spy, who fights against the occupying Japanese forces in China, must rescue the ruler of the city of Kaal from the hands of a ruthless Japanese general and his advancing army.

Genres

Action

Drama

Production Companies

D & B Films

Magnificent Warriors Trailers

Cast

Ming

Michelle Yeoh

Drifter Conman

Richard Ng Yiu-Hon

Secret Agent 001

Derek Yee

Youda

Lowell Lo Koon-Ting

Chin Chin

Lau Chin-Dai

Chin Chin's Father

Chang Yi

General Toga

Tetsuya Matsui

General Toga's Henchman

Hwang Jang-Lee

General Toga's Henchman

Lo Meng

Fok

Ku Feng

Uncle Lung

Fung Ging-Man

Gun Runner

Chan Ging

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