

The Web of Death
1976-10-28 · 87 min · ★ 6.7
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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- Directors
- Chor Yuen
- Production companies
- Shaw Brothers
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Elliot Ngok WahFei Ying Xiang
Lo LiehLiu Shen
Ching LiHong Susu
Wang Hsieh5 Venom Clan Chief
Angela Yu Chien5 Venom Clan Chief's Wife
Wong ChungFei Yingjie
Lily LiQiuxin
Ching MiaoPriest Tian Suan
Ku FengMaster Wenkong
Chiang YangGolden Dragon Security Chief Xie
Wang Han-ChenGolden Dragon Security Member
Ko HungGolden Dragon Security Member
Norman Tsui Siu-keungQianmeng
Chan Shen5 Venom Clan Centipede Chief
Lu Wei5 Venom Clan Toad Chief
Tung Choi-Bo5 Venom Clan Scorpion Chief
Ai FeiWudang Clan Member
Lam FungWudang Clan Member
Lee Sau-keiMaster Zhou
Ou-Yang Sha-FeiMajor Clan Senior (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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