Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain
Seen it?1983 | 98 min | Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Escape from New York or Hellboy, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
5th century western China: As constant civil wars scars the nation, to evade death, Ti, a young scout, jumps through a crevice in the Zu mountains where he becomes entangled in a great battle against the Blood Demon, a supernatural entity seeking to wreak havoc upon the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tsui Hark
- Sammo Hung Kam-boChang Mei / Red Army Soldier
- Yuen BiaoDi Ming Qi / Dik Ming Kei
- Adam Cheng Siu-ChowDing Yin / Ding Yan
- Brigitte Lin Ching-hsiaIce Queen
- Moon LeeIce Queen's Guard
- Judy OnggLady Li I-Chi
- Corey YuenDevil Disciple Leader
- Damian Lau Chung-YanXiao Ru
- Mang HoiYi Zhen / Yat Jan
- Ha Kwong-liJi Wu Shuang / Chi Wu Chuang (uncredited)