The Legend of Eight Knights
1980, Chinese. Directed by Ta-Chun Hsu.
Meteor City is planning an assault on the peaceful city of Yung. The king of Meteor City has employed the services of a demonic witch, with skills in black magic are second to none. However, Yung city is protected by 8 saintly knights of the Chinese eight virtues; Filial Piety, Sibling Harmony, Dedication, Trustworthiness, Propriety, Sacrifice, and Honor. With their saintly powers they manage to fight off the attackers and the demon witches magic powers, thereby restoring peace to the region.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 9 May 1980
- Original title
- Ling long pei zhu ba xia chuan
- Written by
- Ji-Shang Lu
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The Legend of Eight Knights runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Who directed The Legend of Eight Knights?
The Legend of Eight Knights (1980) was directed by Ta-Chun Hsu and stars Wang Kuan-Hsiung, Loretta Yang Hui-shan, Yun Ling.