The Battle Wizard
天龍八部
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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SHAW BROTHERS' The Battle Wizard - Tian long ba bu (1977) Trailer und Film Müzik.
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-09
Top Cast
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Danny Lee Sau-Yin
Prince Tuan Yu
Tanny Tien Ni
Mu Wan-Ching / Hsiang Yao-cha
Lin Chen-Chi
Zhong Ling-erh
Shih Chung-Tien
Yellow Robe Man
Chiang Tao
Yue Canglong
Keung Hon
Sikong Xuan
Wai Wang
Emperor Tuan Zheng Ming
Si Wai
Prince Tuan Zhengchun
San Shu-Wa
Chief Zhong
Gam Lau
Qin Hongmian
Teresa Ha Ping
Chief Zhong's Wife
Leung Seung-Wan
Emperor's Man
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Emperor's Man
Yeung Chak-Lam
Emperor's Man
Ko Hung
Emperor's Man
Hung Ling-Ling
Shu Baifeng
Hao Li-Jen
Tuan Yu's Teacher
Lam Fung
Revenger after Xiang Yaocha
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pao Hsueh-Li
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang, Louis Cha
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 天龍八部
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pao Hsueh-Li
Ni Kuang, Louis Cha
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Yuen Teng-Bong
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Ni Kuang
Writer
Pao Hsueh-Li
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Yuen Teng-Bong
Director of Photography
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Battle Wizard
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What is The Battle Wizard 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 directed The Battle Wizard?
The Battle Wizard was directed by Pao Hsueh-Li.
Who stars in The Battle Wizard?
The principal cast of The Battle Wizard includes Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Tanny Tien Ni, Lin Chen-Chi, Shih Chung-Tien, Chiang Tao.
When was The Battle Wizard released and how long is it?
The Battle Wizard was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Battle Wizard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Battle Wizard was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
Is The Battle Wizard based on a book or true story?
The Battle Wizard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Cha".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Battle Wizard?
The Battle Wizard holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).