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6.5 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19801h 22mSouth Korea, Hong Kong

The Snake Strikes Back

Fu quan

Synopsis

A fool Sui wants to learn the art of the Absolutes Kung Fu and become master , a title with prizes including the secret book of the Invincible Snake Fist, and a secret weapon called a mega belly (I kid you not). Sui keeps on having to fight the same people over and over again to gain control of the book.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 1, 1990

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Godfrey Ho
Screenplay & Story
Robert Szeto
Original Score
Ricky Chan
Original Title
Fu quan
Country of Origin
South Korea, Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Mandarin, English, Korean
Runtime
1h 22m
Production Studios
Asso Asia Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Godfrey Ho

Screenplay & Story

Robert Szeto

Original Score & Music

Ricky Chan

Film Editing

Vincent Leung Wing-Chan

Producers

Tomas Tang, Joseph Lai San-Lun, George Lai

Department Leadership Roster

Godfrey Ho

Godfrey Ho

Director

Tomas Tang

Tomas Tang

Producer

Joseph Lai San-Lun

Joseph Lai San-Lun

Producer

Robert Szeto

Screenplay

Ricky Chan

Original Music Composer

Vincent Leung Wing-Chan

Editor

Kim Yeong-Il

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Snake Strikes Back

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Snake Strikes Back about?

A fool Sui wants to learn the art of the Absolutes Kung Fu and become master , a title with prizes including the secret book of the Invincible Snake Fist, and a secret weapon called a mega belly (I kid you not). Sui keeps on having to fight the same people over and over again to gain control of the book.

Who directed The Snake Strikes Back?

The Snake Strikes Back was directed by Godfrey Ho.

Who stars in The Snake Strikes Back?

The principal cast of The Snake Strikes Back includes Elton Jeong Jin-Hwa, Kim Yeong-Il, Ryong Wang, Kim Ki-joo, Kim Myeong-Ah.

When was The Snake Strikes Back released and how long is it?

The Snake Strikes Back was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.

Who composed the musical score for The Snake Strikes Back?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Snake Strikes Back was composed by Ricky Chan.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Snake Strikes Back?

The Snake Strikes Back holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).