Snake in the Monkey's Shadow
Originally released in 1979. Snake in the Monkey's Shadow is a action/drama film. directed by Cheung Sum.
Starring John Cheung Ng-Long, Hau Chiu-Sing, and Tong Tin-Hei
Synopsis
A young peasant boy who is bullied by local noblemen seeks to learn drunken boxing from the head of a local martial arts school. When the boy beats up his previous tormentors, the nobles patriarch challenges the boys teacher, the drunken master, who defeats the lot of them. Embarrased, the nobles retain two hired snake style killers. They kill everyone except the peasant boy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Goldig Films (H.K.) Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snake in the Monkey's Shadow about?
A young peasant boy who is bullied by local noblemen seeks to learn drunken boxing from the head of a local martial arts school. When the boy beats up his previous tormentors, the nobles patriarch ...
Who directed Snake in the Monkey's Shadow?
Snake in the Monkey's Shadow was directed by Cheung Sum.
How long is Snake in the Monkey's Shadow?
Snake in the Monkey's Shadow has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Snake in the Monkey's Shadow released?
Snake in the Monkey's Shadow was released on February 15, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Snake in the Monkey's Shadow?
The main cast of Snake in the Monkey's Shadow includes John Cheung Ng-Long, Hau Chiu-Sing, Tong Tin-Hei, Charlie Chan Yiu-Lam, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing.