The Battle Wizard (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1977, The Battle Wizard is an action and fantasy film directed by Pao Hsueh-Li, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. A brother who loves books and a sister who loves swords must face a yellow-robed warrior, the Red Python, a sinuous snake-charmer, and a silk-masked beauty (who must kill or wed the first man to see her face) before they can bring peace to their battle-addled family.
Who’s in it. The Battle Wizard stars Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Prince Tuan Yu, Tanny Tien-Ni as Mu Wan-Ching / Hsiang Yao-cha, Lin Chen-Chi as Zhong Ling-erh and Shih Chung-Tien as Yellow Robe Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Battle Wizard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Battle Wizard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Battle Wizard 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 Battle Wizard (1977)?
- In US, The Battle Wizard is available to stream on Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Battle Wizard worth watching?
- The Battle Wizard 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 Battle Wizard?
- The Battle Wizard stars Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Tanny Tien-Ni, Lin Chen-Chi, Shih Chung-Tien and Chiang Tao.
- When was The Battle Wizard released?
- The Battle Wizard was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.