The Killer Snakes
蛇殺手
Synopsis
A young man who has been beaten, abused, humiliated and laughed at all his life finds that he has an unusual empathy with snakes. He can talk to them and they understand him, and eventually he finds that he can get them to do his bidding. He decides to use his newfound friends to take his revenge on everyone who ever did him wrong.
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Kam Kwok-Leung
Chi Hung
Maggie Lee
Xiao Chuan
Richard Chan Chun
Hu Bao Chun
Helen Ko Ti-Hua
Zhang Jinyan
Chow Gat
Zhou Fucheng
Lam Fung
Zhong
Terry Lau Wai-Yue
Fang Fang
Wong Ching-Ho
Barber
Li Min-Lang
Jinyan's Thug
Hao Li-Jen
Xiao Chuan's Father
Ling Yin
Ko Hung
Jinyan's Thug
Chan Shiu-Leung
Gwok Chi-Ho
Chu Gam
Restaurant Boss
Lee Sau-Kei
TV Newsreader
Man Ngai-Tik
Mama Hung
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kuei Chih-Hung
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 蛇殺手
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kuei Chih-Hung
Ni Kuang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Yau Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Ni Kuang
Writer
Runme Shaw
Producer
Kuei Chih-Hung
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Yau Kei
Director of Photography
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killer Snakes
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What is The Killer Snakes about?
A young man who has been beaten, abused, humiliated and laughed at all his life finds that he has an unusual empathy with snakes. He can talk to them and they understand him, and eventually he finds that he can get them to do his bidding. He decides to use his newfound friends to take his revenge on everyone who ever did him wrong.
Who directed The Killer Snakes?
The Killer Snakes was directed by Kuei Chih-Hung.
Who stars in The Killer Snakes?
The principal cast of The Killer Snakes includes Kam Kwok-Leung, Maggie Lee, Richard Chan Chun, Helen Ko Ti-Hua, Chow Gat.
When was The Killer Snakes released and how long is it?
The Killer Snakes was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Killer Snakes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killer Snakes was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.