Snake in the Monkey's Shadow

Name: Snake in the Monkey's Shadow
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 1979-02-15
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: John Cheung Ng-Long, Hau Chiu-Sing, Tong Tin-Hei, Charlie Chan Yiu-Lam, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing

Original title: 猴形扣手

7.6/ 10IMDb6.710

19791h 40m

Overview

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.

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Director: Cheung Sum
Writers: Wilson Tong Wai-Shing, Cheung Sum
Producer: Alex Gouw
Production: Goldig Films (H.K.) Ltd.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Snake in the Monkey's Shadow rated?

Snake in the Monkey's Shadow has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 10 votes.

Who directed Snake in the Monkey's Shadow?

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

When was Snake in the Monkey's Shadow released?

Snake in the Monkey's Shadow was released in 1979.