Snake in the Eagle's Shadow

19781h 38m7.3(376 votes)

ActionComedy

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…

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) is a action and comedy film directed by Yuen Woo-ping. It stars Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, and Hwang Jang-Lee. The film runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 376 votes.

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Director

Yuen Woo-ping

Cast

Jackie Chan

Chien Fu

Simon Yuen Siu-Tien

The Beggar / Pai Chang Tien

Hwang Jang-Lee

Master Shang Kuan Yin

Dean Shek Tin

Teacher Lee

Roy Horan

Priest

Fung Hak-On

Master Chao Chi-Chih

Charlie Chan Yiu-Lam

Master Hung

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Where can I watch Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?

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Who stars in Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow stars Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Hwang Jang-Lee, and Dean Shek Tin, and 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 hour 38 minutes.

When did Snake in the Eagle's Shadow come out?

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow was released in 1978.

What genre is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is a action and comedy film.

Is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow worth watching?

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.