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Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
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Snake in the Eagle's Shadow

1978-03-01 · 98 min · ★ 7.3

Action · Comedy

Everyone abuses and humiliates a downtrodden orphan until he befriends an old man, who turns out to be the last master of the snake fist fighting style. Jackie becomes the old man's student and finds himself in battle with the master of the eagle's claw style, who has vowed to destroy the snake fist clan.

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Production details

Directors
Yuen Woo-ping
Production companies
Seasonal Film Corporation
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released
Budget
USD 92

Top Cast

Jackie ChanJackie ChanChien Fu
Simon Yuen Siu-TienSimon Yuen Siu-TienThe Beggar / Pai Chang Tien
Hwang Jang-LeeHwang Jang-LeeMaster Shang Kuan Yin
Dean Shek TinDean Shek TinTeacher Lee
Roy HoranRoy HoranPriest
Fung Hak-OnFung Hak-OnMaster Chao Chi-Chih
Charlie Chan Yiu-LamCharlie Chan Yiu-LamMaster Hung
Tino WongThree Provinces Champ
Peter Chan LungPeter Chan LungTeacher Lian
Hsu HsiaHsu HsiaSu Chen
Fung Ging-ManFung Ging-ManTeacher Chui
Chiang KamChiang KamTao Kuei
Wynn Lau Chun-Fai
Chiu Chi-LingChiu Chi-LingMr. Liang

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