Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders (1974)

China, 7th century. On their way to a provincial center Judge Dee and his three wives spend the night at a Taoist monastery. Soon the judge discovers that the secluded place holds a secret - the former abbot died of unnatural causes. After a number of mysterious events and more cases of murder Dee tracks down the true villain.

Released Dec. 29, 1974 100 min None+

Genres: Mystery, TV Movie

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