---
title: "War God"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/war-god-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 106723
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# War God (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/war-god-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

War God, also known as Gwan Gung Vs Aliens or War of God, is a 1976 science fantasy film directed by Chen Hung-min and produced by Hsing Hua Film Production Company. Released on July 24, 1976, it holds a notable place in cinema history as the first special effects fantasy disaster film in the history of Chinese cinema to cost tens of millions of dollars.

The plot revolves around Martians warning humanity that they will destroy the earth due to man's nuclear testing in space. When the Martians begin to attack Hong Kong and standard weapons of science are proven useless against them, a man's statue of the god Guan Yu comes to life to fight the invaders.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Martians attack Hong Kong after nuclear warnings, and a man's statue of Guan Yu comes alive to fight them."

### Why Watch
- It is the first special effects fantasy disaster film in the history of Chinese cinema to cost tens of millions of dollars.
- It features a unique narrative where conventional weapons of science fail against Martian invaders.
- It includes the remarkable premise of a statue of the god Guan Yu coming to life to battle Martians.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The sources provide no information regarding where the film can be streamed or viewed.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone combines science fiction disaster elements with fantasy, running for a duration of one hour and twenty-six minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #science-fiction, #science-fantasy, #alien-invasion, #hong-kong-cinema, #special-effects-fantasy-disaster-film, #god-guan-yu

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chen Hung-Min
- **Networks / Studios**: Hsing Wah Film Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ming Lun Ku** as *Zhao Chao-Chun*
- **Tang Hsin** as *Chun Lan*
- **Hsieh Ling-ling** as *Zhao Li-Yu*
- **Chen Yu-Hsin** as *Father Zhao*
- **Tseng Chao** as *Security meeting member*
- **Lung Fei**
- **Ko Chang-Sheng**
- **Chien Lung**
- **Chen Hung-Min** as *Cameo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream War God (1976)?
The provided sources do not contain information on where to stream the film.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is notable as the first special effects fantasy disaster film in Chinese cinema history to cost tens of millions of dollars.

### Q: What is the runtime or duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The 1976 science fantasy film was directed by Chen Hung-min.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [War God — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/106723)
- [War God (1976) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/war-god)
- [God of War – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_of_War)
- [War of God - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_God)
- [God of War (2027) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1797575-god-of-war/prehled/)
- [God of War (seriál) – Vše, co potřebujete vědět | Alza.cz](https://www.alza.cz/god-of-war-serial-serie-1-info)

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