Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1980, Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits is an action and drama film directed by Chang Ren-Chieh, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Upon their invasion of Taiwan in 1874, the Japanese team up with a sinister tong to hold a martial arts tournament in a plot to root out and assassinate the region's top resistance fighters, thereby breaking the spirit of Chinese patriotism. Two local kung-fu masters prove more than a match for the invaders.
Who’s in it. Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits stars Lung Tien-Hsiang, Tung Li, Man-Ching Ku and Hsia Chiang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits 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 Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits (1980)?
- In US, Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits worth watching?
- Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits?
- Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits stars Lung Tien-Hsiang, Tung Li, Man-Ching Ku, Hsia Chiang and Chen-kuo Chao.
- When was Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits released?
- Sacrifice to Desolate Spirits was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.