{"product_id":"the-battle-wizard-1977","title":"The Battle Wizard A.K.A. Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils • 天龍八部 (1977)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Battle Wizard\u003c\/strong\u003e (1977), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eDemi-Gods and Semi-Devils\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTian Long Ba Bu\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e天龍八部\u003c\/strong\u003e), is a Shaw Brothers Studio fantasy martial arts film directed by \u003cstrong\u003ePao Hsueh-li\u003c\/strong\u003e. Based on Jin Yong's famous novel, the film stars \u003cstrong\u003eDanny Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTanny Tien Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLin Chen-chi\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLily Li\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKu Feng\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eShih Szu\u003c\/strong\u003e. Packed with sword fights, magical martial arts, poisonous creatures, strange villains, and unforgettable fantasy imagery, it stands apart from every other Shaw Brothers production of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrince Tuan Yu leaves the safety of his royal home and unexpectedly finds himself caught in a dangerous struggle involving rival martial arts clans, mysterious masters, and deadly enemies connected to his family's past. Along the way he encounters strange allies, beautiful warriors, and ruthless killers while discovering abilities he never knew he possessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs hidden identities are revealed and powerful enemies close in, Tuan Yu must rely on courage, friendship, and his growing martial arts skills to survive an unforgettable journey filled with danger, deception, and extraordinary battles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Battle Wizard\u003c\/strong\u003e combines traditional swordplay with flying combat, supernatural martial arts, energy attacks, giant snakes, bizarre creatures, and imaginative special effects. Pao Hsueh-li fills nearly every scene with colorful action that gives the film a style unlike any other Shaw Brothers fantasy adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors continue to enjoy \u003cstrong\u003eThe Battle Wizard\u003c\/strong\u003e because it offers something completely different from traditional kung fu films. Danny Lee leads a memorable cast through a world of fantasy, martial arts, and unforgettable villains, making it a longtime favorite among fans of Shaw Brothers and Jin Yong stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1977, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Battle Wizard\u003c\/strong\u003e showed how far Shaw Brothers Studio was willing to push fantasy filmmaking by combining martial arts with elaborate visual effects and supernatural storytelling. It remains one of the studio's most distinctive fantasy wuxia films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Battle Wizard\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDemi-Gods and Semi-Devils\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTian Long Ba Bu\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTin Lung Baat Bou\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e天龍八部\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e天龙八部\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pao Hsueh-li\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ni Kuang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBased On:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Danny Lee, Tanny Tien Ni, Lin Chen-chi, Lily Li, Ku Feng, Shih Szu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frankie Chan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Dual Mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eStep Into Shaw Brothers Fantasy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Battle Wizard\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eDemi-Gods and Semi-Devils\u003c\/strong\u003e, mixes sword fights, magical martial arts, giant creatures, and unforgettable villains in one of Shaw Brothers Studio's most imaginative films. 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