Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin
1978 · Movie · 96 min · ★ 6.6 · 67% critics
A skilled young martial artist carries a legendary fighting manual after a group of Shaolin masters vanish. Hunted by rival clans who want the book, he fights his way through constant challenges while searching for the truth behind the disappearance.
Also known as The Spear with Six Functions
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Details
- Original title
- 蛇鶴八步
- Years
- 1978
- Release date
- 1978-03-08
- Language
- CN
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 67/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (89 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a fast-moving, old-school kung fu movie packed with fights and weapon duels, especially if you like Mad Monkey Kung Fu or Armour of God; Not for you if you need a strong, polished story.
Pros: nonstop martial arts action; inventive weapon fights; lively old-school energy | Cons: thin repetitive story; rough audio and visuals; abrupt uneven pacing
Themes
- martial arts
- kung fu
- shaolin
Cast & crew
Jackie Chan
as Hsu Yin-Fung
Nora Miao
as Tang Pin-Er
- KC
Kim Chung-ran
as Hung Chu / Yellow Pearl
- LY
Lee Yeong-Guk
as Shi Ping-Fang
Lau Nga-Ying
as Lady Sun
Miao Tian
as Leader Gu
Lee Man-Tai
as Old Beggar
Chin Kang
as Master Chin the Black Dragon Gang
Wu Te-Shan
as Oddball Lu
Tung Lin
as Master Huang of Fort Tiger
Directed by Chen Chi-Hwa