The Magnificent One
1973, French. Directed by Philippe de Broca.
THE WRITER'S DREAM, HIS REALITY, AND THE TYPEWRITER IN-BETWEEN
A writer of pulpy book series in which he's the hero and his beautiful English roommate is the love interest attempts to finish his new book in time at the publisher's demand.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 402 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Magnificent One
The Magnificent One is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Philippe de BrocaDirector
- Jean-Paul BelmondoFrançois Merlin / Bob Saint-Clar
- Jacqueline BissetChristine / Tatiana
- Vittorio CaprioliGeorges Charron / Colonel Karpov
- Hans MeyerColonel Collins
- Monique TarbèsMrs. Berger
- Mario DavidTraffic policeman in the rain
- Bruno GarcinPilu
- Raymond GérômeGeneral Pontaubert
- Jean LefebvreThe Electrician
- Fabrizio MorescoStudent with Pipe
- André WeberThe Plumber
- Hubert DeschampsTypewriter Seller
Details
- Released
- 23 November 1973
- Original title
- Le Magnifique
- Country
- France, Italy, Mexico
- Written by
- Philippe de Broca, Vittorio Caprioli, Jean-Paul Rappeneau
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The Magnificent One: quick answers
Is The Magnificent One worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 402 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Magnificent One?
The Magnificent One runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Magnificent One have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Magnificent One. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Magnificent One parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Magnificent One yet.
Which OTT platform is The Magnificent One on?
The Magnificent One is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and France Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Magnificent One?
If you liked The Magnificent One, try How I Became a Superhero, The Spy Who Dumped Me, RED 2.
Who directed The Magnificent One?
The Magnificent One (1973) was directed by Philippe de Broca and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jacqueline Bisset, Vittorio Caprioli.