Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
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.
Where to watch Snake in the Eagle's Shadow in United States
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Where is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ARROW | — |
| United Kingdom | ARROW | — |
| Canada | ARROW | — |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is a 1978 cn-language action and comedy film directed by Yuen Woo-ping. The cast is led by Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Hwang Jang-Lee. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on ARROW.
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow was produced by Seasonal Film Corporation and made in Hong Kong. It was released on March 1, 1978, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Yuen Woo-ping
- Writers
- Yuen Woo-ping, Ng See-Yuen, Hsiao Lung
- Release date
- March 1, 1978
- Original language
- cn
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Seasonal Film Corporation
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow cast & crew
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow was directed by Yuen Woo-ping and written by Yuen Woo-ping, Ng See-Yuen, and Hsiao Lung.
The cast features Jackie Chan as Chien Fu, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien as The Beggar / Pai Chang Tien, Hwang Jang-Lee as Master Shang Kuan Yin, Dean Shek Tin as Teacher Lee, Roy Horan as Priest, and Fung Hak-On as Master Chao Chi-Chih.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stanley Chow Fook-Leung, cinematography is by Cheung Hoi, and it was produced by Ng See-Yuen.
Is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow worth watching?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 361 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and comedy, Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Jackie Chan
Chien Fu
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
The Beggar / Pai Chang Tien
Hwang Jang-Lee
Master Shang Kuan Yin
Dean Shek Tin
Teacher Lee
Roy Horan
Priest
Fung Hak-On
Master Chao Chi-Chih
Charlie Chan Yiu-Lam
Master Hung
Tino Wong
Three Provinces Champ
Peter Chan Lung
Teacher Lian
Hsu Hsia
Su Chen
Fung Ging-Man
Teacher Chui
Chiang Kam
Tao Kuei
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Snake in the Eagle's Shadow in United States?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is streaming on ARROW in United States.
▸Is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow on ARROW?
Yes — Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is currently available on ARROW in United States.
▸What language is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow in?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is originally in cn. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow rated?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is rated PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 361 ratings.
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