Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
蛇形刁手
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Tino Wong
Three Provinces Champ
Peter Chan Lung
Teacher Lian
Hsu Hsia
Su Chen
Fung Ging-Man
Teacher Chui
Chiang Kam
Tao Kuei
Wynn Lau Chun-Fai
Chiu Chi-Ling
Mr. Liang
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$92
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuen Woo-ping
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuen Woo-ping, Ng See-Yuen, Hsiao Lung, Clifford Choi
- Original Score
- Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
- Original Title
- 蛇形刁手
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $92
- Production Studios
- Seasonal Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuen Woo-ping
Yuen Woo-ping, Ng See-Yuen, Hsiao Lung, Clifford Choi
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
Cheung Hoi
Poon Hung
Ng See-Yuen
Department Leadership Roster
Ng See-Yuen
Producer
Yuen Woo-ping
Screenplay
Poon Hung
Editor
Ng See-Yuen
Screenplay
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
Original Music Composer
Yuen Woo-ping
Director
Hsiao Lung
Screenplay
Cheung Hoi
Director of Photography
Clifford Choi
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
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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 finds himself in battle with the master of the eagle's claw style, who has vowed to destroy the snake fist clan.
Who directed Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow was directed by Yuen Woo-ping.
Who stars in Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
The principal cast of Snake in the Eagle's Shadow includes Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Hwang Jang-Lee, Dean Shek Tin, Roy Horan.
When was Snake in the Eagle's Shadow released and how long is it?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Snake in the Eagle's Shadow was composed by Stanley Chow Fook-Leung.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).