Legend of the Bat (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1978, Legend of the Bat is an action and drama film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Following "Clans Of Intrigue"'s success, director Chu Yuan, novelist Ku Lung, and superstar Ti Lung re-teamed for another adventure featuring sexy knight Chu Liu-Hsiang. This time, he travels to the mysterious Island Of The Bats, where he encounters treacherous monks, beautiful women, and a strange Prince. The movie is also a significant milestone in the amount of female flesh revealed on screen, proving that Shaw movies can balance the yin of cheesecake with the yang of beefcake.
Who’s in it. Legend of the Bat stars Ti Lung as Chu Liuxiang, Ling Yun as Zhongyuan Yidianhong, Derek Yee Tung-Sing as Bat Prince Yuan Suiyun and Elliot Ngok Wah as Li Yuhan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Legend of the Bat 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 Legend of the Bat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Legend of the Bat 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 Legend of the Bat (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Legend of the Bat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Legend of the Bat worth watching?
- Legend of the Bat holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Legend of the Bat?
- Legend of the Bat stars Ti Lung, Ling Yun, Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Elliot Ngok Wah and Ching Li.
- When was Legend of the Bat released?
- Legend of the Bat was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.