Snake in the Monkey's Shadow (1979)
A young peasant boy who is bullied by local noblemen seeks to learn drunken boxing from the head of a local martial arts school. When the boy beats up his previous tormentors, the nobles patriarch challenges the boys teacher, the drunken master, who defeats the lot of them. Embarrased, the nobles retain two hired snake style killers. They kill everyone except the peasant boy.
Director: Cheung Sum
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: February 15, 1979
Cast
- John Cheung Ng-Long - Liang
- Hau Chiu-Sing - Teacher Ho
- Tong Tin-Hei - Master Yan
- Charlie Chan Yiu-Lam - Hsia Sa
- Wilson Tong Wai-Shing - Snake Style Assassin
- Pomson Shi - Koo Ting Sang
- Cheng Kang-Yeh - Yan #2
- Wan Fat - Yan #1
- Ho Kei-Cheong - Student
- San Sin - Student
Screenplay
Music: Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
Cinematography: Faan Chuen-Lam
Editing: Fan Kung-Wing
Production: Goldig Films (H.K.) Ltd.
Country: Hong Kong
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh
Themes
Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
kung fu, revenge, animal styles
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Snake in the Monkey's Shadow about?
- A young peasant boy who is bullied by local noblemen seeks to learn drunken boxing from the head of a local martial arts school. When the boy beats up his previous tormentors, the nobles patriarch challenges the boys teacher, the drunken master, who defeats the lot of them. Embarrased, the nobles retain two hired snake style killers. They kill everyone except the peasant boy.
- Who directed Snake in the Monkey's Shadow?
- Snake in the Monkey's Shadow was directed by Cheung Sum.
- Who stars in Snake in the Monkey's Shadow?
- Snake in the Monkey's Shadow stars John Cheung Ng-Long, Hau Chiu-Sing, Tong Tin-Hei, Charlie Chan Yiu-Lam, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing, Pomson Shi.
- How long is Snake in the Monkey's Shadow?
- Snake in the Monkey's Shadow has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Snake in the Monkey's Shadow?
- Snake in the Monkey's Shadow is a Action, Drama film.
- Where was Snake in the Monkey's Shadow produced?
- Snake in the Monkey's Shadow was produced in Hong Kong.
- What are the themes of Snake in the Monkey's Shadow?
- The themes of Snake in the Monkey's Shadow include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor, Martial Arts and Action.