Movie

Snake in the Monkey's Shadow

★ 7.6(10)19791h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Cheung Sum
Release date: 1979-02-15
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Goldig Films (H.K.) Ltd.

Snake in the Monkey's Shadow — trailer

About Snake in the Monkey's Shadow

Snake in the Monkey's Shadow is a 1979 movie in the Action and Drama genres, directed by Cheung Sum, starring John Cheung Ng-Long, Hau Chiu-Sing and Tong Tin-Hei. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Snake in the Monkey's Shadow in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When a poor young fishmonger is assaulted following a late delivery to a wealthy family, he attempts to join a drunken boxing school to learn self defense and befriends a monkey style kung fu artist, only to find that the family has employed two snake style kung fu experts as assassins.

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

Leung Hung

Nam Wai

Themes & keywords

kung furevengeanimal styles

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Snake in the Monkey's Shadow in Mexico?+

Snake in the Monkey's Shadow is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Snake in the Monkey's Shadow on Netflix?+

Snake in the Monkey's Shadow is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Snake in the Monkey's Shadow?+

Snake in the Monkey's Shadow has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

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 and Wilson Tong Wai-Shing.

When did Snake in the Monkey's Shadow come out?+

Snake in the Monkey's Shadow is a 1979 movie directed by Cheung Sum.

What genre is Snake in the Monkey's Shadow?+

Snake in the Monkey's Shadow is Action and Drama film.

Who directed Snake in the Monkey's Shadow?+

Snake in the Monkey's Shadow was directed by Cheung Sum.