Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Originally released in 1978. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is a action/comedy film. directed by Yuen Woo-Ping.
Starring Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, and Hwang Jang-Lee
Synopsis
Everyone abuses and humiliates a downtrodden orphan until he befriends an old man, who turns out to be the last master of the snake fist fighting style. Jackie becomes the old man's student and finds himself in battle with the master of the eagle's claw style, who has vowed to destroy the snake fist clan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (339 votes)
Budget
$92
Production budget
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jackie Chan
as Chien Fu
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
as The Beggar / Pai Chang Tien
Hwang Jang-Lee
as Master Shang Kuan Yin
Dean Shek Tin
as Teacher Lee
Roy Horan
as Priest
Fung Hak-On
as Master Chao Chi-Chih
Charlie Chan Yiu-Lam
as Master Hung
Tino Wong
as Three Provinces Champ
Peter Chan Lung
as Teacher Lian
Hsu Hsia
as Su Chen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
- Budget
- $92
Production Companies
- Seasonal Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow about?
Everyone abuses and humiliates a downtrodden orphan until he befriends an old man, who turns out to be the last master of the snake fist fighting style. Jackie becomes the old man's student and fin...
Who directed Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow was directed by Yuen Woo-Ping.
How long is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Snake in the Eagle's Shadow released?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow was released on March 1, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
The main cast of Snake in the Eagle's Shadow includes Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Hwang Jang-Lee, Dean Shek Tin, Roy Horan.
Is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow worth watching?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 339 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.