The Battle Wizard

The Battle Wizard

1977 · 77 min · ★ 5.9 · Action, Fantasy

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.

Directed by Pao Hsueh-Li · Written by Ni Kuang

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