The Five Venoms
五毒
“Pick Your Poison!”
Synopsis
A dying master sends his last student to check up on five former pupils, who each know a special style of kung-fu.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Five Deadly Venoms Trailer aka Five Venoms [1978}
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-13
Top Cast
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Chiang Sheng
Yang De
Phillip Kwok Chui
Meng Tianxia, the Lizard / Constable He Yu
Sun Chien
Gao Ji, the Scorpion / Chief Constable Ma
Lu Feng
Zhang Yiaotian, the Centipede / Tan Shanhu
Lo Meng
Liang Shen, the Toad / Li Hao
Wai Pak
Qi Dong, the Snake / Hong Wentong
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
Justice Wang
Dick Wei
Dying Head of Five Venoms House
Ku Feng
Bookkeeper Yuan
Lau Fong-Sai
Menfa
Shum Lo
Fruit Vendor
Lam Fai-Wong
Prison Officer
Suen Shu-Pei
Constable Lin Guang
Wong Ching-Ho
Constable
Siu Yuk-Lung
Constable
Tony Tam Chun-To
Constable
Yang Hsiung
Constable
Chow Kin-Ping
Constable
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 26, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 27, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 五毒
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Kung Mu-To, Cho Wai-Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Chang Cheh
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Runme Shaw
Producer
Kung Mu-To
Director of Photography
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Cho Wai-Kei
Director of Photography
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Five Venoms
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Five Venoms?
The principal cast of The Five Venoms includes Chiang Sheng, Phillip Kwok Chui, Sun Chien, Lu Feng, Lo Meng.
When was The Five Venoms released and how long is it?
The Five Venoms was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Five Venoms?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Five Venoms was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Five Venoms?
The Five Venoms holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).