Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin
蛇鶴八步
Synopsis
Jackie Chan stars as the young warrior Hsu Yiu Fong. Hsu has been entrusted with the book of the "Art of the Snake and Crane," after the mysterious disappearance of the eight Shaolin Masters who had written it. He must fight off numerous clans who are all attempting to steal the book from him, to find out the true reason for the disappearance of the Shaolin Masters.
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Jackie Chan
Hsu Yin-Fung
Nora Miao
Tang Pin-Er
Kim Chung-ran
Hung Chu / Yellow Pearl
Lee Yeong-Guk
Shi Ping-Fang
Lau Nga-Ying
Lady Sun
Miao Tian
Leader Gu
Lee Man-Tai
Old Beggar
Chin Kang
Master Chin the Black Dragon Gang
Wu Te-Shan
Oddball Lu
Tung Lin
Master Huang of Fort Tiger
Wong Gwan
Lady Sun Double
Liu Ping
Hung Chu's Uncle
Ho Kang
Restaurant Owner
Lin Chao-Hsiung
Ping-Er's Guard
Li Min-Lang
Lady Sun's Guard
To Wai-Wo
Ting Brother
Chen Hsin-I
One of the 8 Masters
Wang Chi-Sheng
Hsiang West Brother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Chi-Hwa
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Hsin-Yi
- Original Score
- Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
- Original Title
- 蛇鶴八步
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Lo Wei Motion Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Chi-Hwa
Chang Hsin-Yi
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
Chan Chung-Yuen
Norman Wong Chi-Hung
Hsu Li-Hwa, Lo Wei
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Chi-Hwa
Director
Chang Hsin-Yi
Screenplay
Chan Chung-Yuen
Director of Photography
Hsu Li-Hwa
Producer
Norman Wong Chi-Hung
Editor
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin
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What is Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin about?
Jackie Chan stars as the young warrior Hsu Yiu Fong. Hsu has been entrusted with the book of the "Art of the Snake and Crane," after the mysterious disappearance of the eight Shaolin Masters who had written it. He must fight off numerous clans who are all attempting to steal the book from him, to find out the true reason for the disappearance of the Shaolin Masters.
Who directed Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin?
Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin was directed by Chen Chi-Hwa.
Who stars in Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin?
The principal cast of Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin includes Jackie Chan, Nora Miao, Kim Chung-ran, Lee Yeong-Guk, Lau Nga-Ying.
When was Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin released and how long is it?
Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin was composed by Stanley Chow Fook-Leung.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin?
Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).