---
title: "The Battle Wizard"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-battle-wizard-1977"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 66759
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Battle Wizard (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-battle-wizard-1977

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Battle Wizard (天龍八部).
Year: 1977.
Release Date: 09/09/1977 (HK).
Genre: Action and Fantasy, wuxia.
Runtime: 1h 17m.
Origin: Hong Kong.
Source material: Adapted from the novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Jin Yong.
Focus: Story of Duan Yu.
Screenplay: Ni Kuang.
Production: Shaw Brothers Studio.
Director: Pao Hsueh-li.
Plot: 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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch The Battle Wizard?
Streaming availability for The Battle Wizard varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is The Battle Wizard worth watching?
The Battle Wizard holds a community rating of 5.9/10. It offers engaging Action, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Battle Wizard and when was it released?
The Battle Wizard is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1977.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Battle Wizard — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/66759)
- [The Battle Wizard (1977) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081631/fullcredits/)
- [The Battle Wizard - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Battle_Wizard)
- [The Battle Wizard (1977) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/66759/cast)
- [The Battle Wizard (1977) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-battle-wizard/credits)

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