The Dwarf Sorcerer (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1974, The Dwarf Sorcerer is an action and fantasy film directed by Yu Han-Hsiang, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. After seeing his father murdered and his mother abducted by a caveman-like martial arts cult, a small boy is taken in by a wizened old kung fu master, who rigorously trains him until he is endowed with almost supernatural fighting skills. This training, however, takes much less time than it would in most martial arts films, in which the kid would attain mastery at about the same time he reaches adulthood. Instead what we get is a sword-wielding 5 year old waging a bloody war of revenge against an assortment of adult-sized demons and people in heartbreakingly threadbare monster costumes.
Who’s in it. The Dwarf Sorcerer stars Lan Bao as Fei Tien Tung, Yueh Yang, Chiang Kuang-Chao and Lin Yueh Yun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Dwarf Sorcerer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dwarf Sorcerer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dwarf Sorcerer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dwarf Sorcerer (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dwarf Sorcerer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dwarf Sorcerer worth watching?
- The Dwarf Sorcerer holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dwarf Sorcerer?
- The Dwarf Sorcerer stars Lan Bao, Yueh Yang, Chiang Kuang-Chao, Lin Yueh Yun and Liu Ping.
- When was The Dwarf Sorcerer released?
- The Dwarf Sorcerer was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.