Na Cha the Great A.K.A. Na Zha • 哪吒 (1974)

Na Cha the Great (1974), also released as Na Zha, Nezha Conquers the Dragon King, and Na-Jan il piccolo titano, was originally released as Na Zha (哪吒). Directed by legendary filmmaker Chang Cheh for Shaw Brothers Studio, the film stars Alexander Fu Sheng, Lo Dik, Chiang Tao, Fung Hak-On, Yuan Man-Tzu, Lee Wan-Chung, Lin Ching, and Jamie Luk Kim-Ming. Adapted from the classic Chinese novel Investiture of the Gods (Fengshen Yanyi), this fantasy adventure brings the legendary folk hero Na Cha to life with supernatural weapons, mythical creatures, and spectacular martial arts action. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

Born from a lotus flower and destined for greatness, the legendary Na Cha receives mystical weapons and extraordinary powers from the immortal Taiyi Zhenren. After slaying the Dragon King's son while defending innocent villagers, Na Cha sacrifices himself to save his family before returning with renewed powers to confront the Dragon King and fulfill his destiny as a legendary protector. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Na Cha the Great stands apart from other Shaw Brothers productions by blending Chinese mythology, fantasy, and martial arts into a visually imaginative adventure. Alexander Fu Sheng delivers one of his earliest starring performances, while Chang Cheh adapts one of China's most enduring legends with colorful characters, supernatural battles, and unforgettable action. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

• Verified AKAs:
  • Na Cha the Great – International English title
  • Na Zha – Alternate English title
  • Nezha Conquers the Dragon King – Alternate English title
  • Na Cha and the Seven Devils – English home video title
  • Na Zha – Official Mandarin pinyin
  • Na Cha – Cantonese romanization
  • 哪吒 – Original Traditional Chinese title
  • 哪吒 – Simplified Chinese title
  • Na-Jan il piccolo titano – Italian title
  • Kwong Cha – Alternate romanized title
• Director: Chang Cheh
• Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Based on: Investiture of the Gods (Fengshen Yanyi)
• Starring: Alexander Fu Sheng, Lo Dik, Chiang Tao, Fung Hak-On, Yuan Man-Tzu, Lee Wan-Chung, Lin Ching, Jamie Luk Kim-Ming, Li Chen-Piao, Sze-Ma Wah-Lung, Eric Tsang
• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Subtitles: None
• Region: All Regions
• Running Time: 90 Minutes
• Release Year: 1974

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