Magnificent Wanderers

Magnificent Wanderers

1977 · 94 min · ★ 6.2 · Action, Adventure

Wealthy rebel Chu Tie Xia, conned out of assets by local merchants, is aided by 3 wandering con artists. Chu's talent with a bow and gold pellets and the Wushu of his 3 new companions unleash on the unsuspecting invading Mongols.

Directed by Chang Cheh · Written by Ni Kuang

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