Snake in the Eagle's Shadow

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  • R
  • 1978
  • 1 hr 38 min
  • 7.3  (12,779)

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts film which stars Jackie Chan, Siu-Tin Yuen, and Jeong-lee Hwang. The movie is directed by Yuen Woo-Ping, who is well-known for his work in the martial arts genre. The plot of Snake in the Eagle's Shadow revolves around a young orphan named Chien Fu (Jackie Chan), who works as a janitor in a kung-fu school. Chien Fu is constantly bullied by the students at the school, and he dreams of one day becoming a powerful martial artist.

One day, Chien Fu meets an old man named Pai Cheng-Tien (Siu-Tin Yuen), who is a master in the art of Snake Fist kung-fu. Pai Cheng-Tien takes Chien Fu under his wing and begins to teach him the secrets of this powerful martial art.

However, Pai Cheng-Tien is being pursued by the Eagle Claw clan, who are a group of vicious fighters that specialize in the deadly Eagle Claw kung-fu technique. The Eagle Claw clan is led by a ruthless assassin named Sheng Kuan (Jeong-lee Hwang), who will stop at nothing to destroy Pai Cheng-Tien and anyone who stands in his way.

As Chien Fu begins to master the Snake Fist style, he finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly battle between the Eagle Claw clan and Pai Cheng-Tien. With the help of his mentor, Chien Fu must use his newfound skills to defeat Sheng Kuan and the Eagle Claw clan, and to protect Pai Cheng-Tien from their deadly attacks.

The action scenes in Snake in the Eagle's Shadow are some of the most impressive ever seen in a martial arts movie. Jackie Chan's acrobatic fighting style is on full display, as he effortlessly leaps, flips, and spins his way through each fight scene.

The fight scenes are choreographed by Yuen Woo-Ping, who is a master at creating fast-paced, exciting fight sequences. The movie also features a wide range of weapons and fighting styles, from the powerful and deadly Eagle Claw technique to the quick and agile Snake Fist style.

The characters in Snake in the Eagle's Shadow are also memorable and well-drawn. Jackie Chan's Chien Fu is a likable protagonist who is easy to root for, while Siu-Tin Yuen's Pai Cheng-Tien is a wise and enigmatic mentor figure.

Jeong-lee Hwang's Sheng Kuan is a genuinely menacing villain, who is both deadly and cunning. His fight scenes with Jackie Chan are some of the most intense in the movie, and the final showdown between the two is truly epic.

Overall, Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is a classic of the martial arts genre, and a must-see for any fan of Jackie Chan or Yuen Woo-Ping. With its expertly choreographed fight scenes, memorable characters, and thrilling action, this movie is guaranteed to entertain and impress viewers.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1978
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 38 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (12,779)