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The Magic Man

Original Title: Manusia Berilmu Gaib

19811h 52m
Horror

Status

Released

Release

1981

Runtime

1h 52m

Storyline

Treated like crap and then banished by his village, the ugly and sickly Lawar seeks shelter in a cave and is visited by a wish-granting bat spirit. Lawar's wish is to be handsome and be given supernatural abilities. He's given what he wants but must follow certain rules. Instead, Lawar uses his powers against his enemies and to seduce a young woman named Ratih. Oh yeah, and he also turns into a bloodsucking bat monster from time to time.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 52m
Jan 1, 1981
Languages
Indonesian
Director
Lilik Sudjio
Lilik Sudjio
Production Countries
Indonesia

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