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Movie

大魔術師

  • Drama
  • Mystery
Confirmed2011-12-226.06.6Trakt

In the years after the Revolution, China broken up into fiefdoms held by warlords, who are busy fighting each other. One warlord has imprisoned a girl and wants her to be his seventh wife, but he's too honorable to force her. The local revolutionaries wants to kill him and bring back the republic. But when a stranger returns from abroad with mastery of magic to recover the girl he loved, who is tricking whom and who will win at the end?

The Great Magician is a 2011 Chinese drama-mystery film set during the warlord era following the Revolution. A mysterious magician returns from abroad to rescue a girl held prisoner by a warlord, leading to a complex game of deception involving revolutionaries, honor, and illusion.

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Streaming availability in United States

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Not available on any tracked streaming service in United States right now.

Available in: Belgium · Switzerland · France · Hong Kong · Indonesia · South Korea · +5 more

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Available to stream in Hong Kong South Korea Singapore Taiwan— but not in United States.

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In cinemas

Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
2011-12-22

No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in CN

Where to watch in United States

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Digital purchase & rental in United States

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Not available to rent or buy in United States yet. Available to rent or buy in: Belgium · Switzerland · France · Hong Kong · Indonesia · South Korea · Luxembourg · Malaysia · +3 more

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Trailer

The Great Magician trailer (Tony Leung)

YouTube · 2011-12-23
FAQ

The Great Magician — frequently asked

When was The Great Magician released?

The film was released on December 22, 2011.

What is the plot about?

Set in post-Revolution China during the warlord period, the story follows a magician who returns from abroad to rescue a girl imprisoned by a warlord, while revolutionaries pursue their own agenda. The narrative explores themes of deception, honor, and manipulation as multiple parties compete for control of the outcome.

What genre is The Great Magician?

The film is a drama-mystery that blends historical setting with elements of intrigue and illusion.

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