Summary
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.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Teens
Skip it if
- Graphic violence bothers you
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 66GoodWatch 63
Running time
1 h 17 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 action movies, −31 min on the typical 108
typical 10877Half of all action movies run 96–127 min.
Reach
Streams in 2 countries, rent or buy in 39 more
Released
1977
September 9, 1977
49 years ago
Genres
ActionFantasyLanguage
Chinese
Original language
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Rated
No age rating yet.
Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityMild
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids.
39 people
Danny Lee Sau-yinPrince Tuan Yu
Tanny Tien NiMu Wan-Ching / Hsiang Yao-cha
Lin Chen-ChiZhong Ling-erh
Shih Chung-TienYellow Robe Man
Chiang TaoYue Canglong
Keung HonSikong Xuan
Wai WangTuan Cheng-Ming
Si WaiPrince Tuan Zhengchun- SSSan Shu-WaChief Zhong
Gam LauQin Hongmian
Teresa Ha PingChief Zhong's Wife
Leung Seung-WanEmperor's Man
Norman Tsui Siu-keungEmperor's Man
Yeung Chak-LamEmperor's Man
Ko HungEmperor's Man
Hung Ling-LingShu Baifeng
Hao Li-JenTuan Yu's Teacher
Lam FungRevenger after Xiang Yaocha
San KuaiRevenger after Xiang Yaocha
Chan Siu-KaiRevenger after Xiang Yaocha
Huang Pei-ChihRevenger after Xiang Yaocha / Bandit (uncredited)
Sunny Yuen Shun-YiImperial Guard / Poisonous Moths Clan- TWTino WongPoisonous Moths Clan Member
Corey YuenPoisonous Moths Clan Member
Directing · 1
- Pao Hsueh-Li Director
Writing · 2
Production · 1
- Run Run Shaw Producer
Camera · 1
- Yuen Teng-Bong Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Chiang Hsing-Lung Editor
Sound · 2
- Frankie Chan Fan-kei Original Music Composer
- Wang Yong-Hua Sound Recordist
Art · 1
- Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Wu Hsu-Ching Makeup Artist
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