The Five Venoms
"Pick Your Poison!"
Originally released in 1978. The Five Venoms is a action/drama film. directed by Chang Cheh.
Starring Chiang Sheng, Phillip Kwok Chui, and Sun Chien
Synopsis
A dying master sends his last student to check up on five former pupils, who each know a special style of kung-fu.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (158 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chiang Sheng
as Yang De
Phillip Kwok Chui
as Meng Tianxia, the Lizard / Constable He Yu
Sun Chien
as Gao Ji, the Scorpion / Chief Constable Ma
Lu Feng
as Zhang Yiaotian, the Centipede / Tan Shanhu
Lo Meng
as Liang Shen, the Toad / Li Hao
Wai Pak
as Qi Dong, the Snake / Hong Wentong
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
as Justice Wang
Dick Wei
as Dying Head of Five Venoms House
Ku Feng
as Bookkeeper Yuan
Lau Fong-Sai
as Menfa
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Five Venoms about?
A dying master sends his last student to check up on five former pupils, who each know a special style of kung-fu.
Who directed The Five Venoms?
The Five Venoms was directed by Chang Cheh.
How long is The Five Venoms?
The Five Venoms has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Five Venoms released?
The Five Venoms was released on August 12, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Five Venoms?
The main cast of The Five Venoms includes Chiang Sheng, Phillip Kwok Chui, Sun Chien, Lu Feng, Lo Meng.
Is The Five Venoms worth watching?
The Five Venoms has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 158 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.