The Web of Death
五毒天羅
Synopsis
Lo Lieh is the ringleader of the Snake Sect, intent on reviving a deadly faction known as the "Five Poison Web." In order to do so, he has an affair with the sexy ringleader of the Scorpion Sect, Angela Yu Chien. However, there is also the Centipede Sect to contend with, as well as other assorted martial artists, among them played by Shaw Brothers talents Yueh Hua, Ching Li, and Lily Li.
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Web of Death
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-29
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Elliot Ngok Wah
Fei Ying Xiang
Lo Lieh
Liu Shen
Ching Li
Hong Susu
Wang Hsieh
5 Venom Clan Chief
Angela Yu Chien
5 Venom Clan Chief's Wife
Wong Chung
Fei Yingjie
Lily Li
Qiuxin
Ching Miao
Priest Tian Suan
Ku Feng
Master Wenkong
Chiang Yang
Golden Dragon Security Chief Xie
Wang Han-Chen
Golden Dragon Security Member
Ko Hung
Golden Dragon Security Member
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Qianmeng
Chan Shen
5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
Lu Wei
5 Venom Clan Toad Chief
Tung Choi-Bo
5 Venom Clan Scorpion Chief
Ai Fei
Wudang Clan Member
Lam Fung
Wudang Clan Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 2005
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 五毒天羅
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Ni Kuang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Wong Chit
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chor Yuen
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Wong Chit
Director of Photography
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FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Web of Death about?
Lo Lieh is the ringleader of the Snake Sect, intent on reviving a deadly faction known as the "Five Poison Web." In order to do so, he has an affair with the sexy ringleader of the Scorpion Sect, Angela Yu Chien. However, there is also the Centipede Sect to contend with, as well as other assorted martial artists, among them played by Shaw Brothers talents Yueh Hua, Ching Li, and Lily Li.
Who directed The Web of Death?
The Web of Death was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in The Web of Death?
The principal cast of The Web of Death includes Elliot Ngok Wah, Lo Lieh, Ching Li, Wang Hsieh, Angela Yu Chien.
When was The Web of Death released and how long is it?
The Web of Death was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Web of Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Web of Death was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Web of Death?
The Web of Death holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).