Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin
Seen it?1978 | 96 min | Action, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. If you loved Beast, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
Jackie Chan stars as the young warrior Hsu Yiu Fong. Hsu has been entrusted with the book of the "Art of the Snake and Crane," after the mysterious disappearance of the eight Shaolin Masters who had written it. He must fight off numerous clans who are all attempting to steal the book from him, to find out the true reason for the disappearance of the Shaolin Masters.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chen Chi-Hwa
- Jackie ChanHsu Yin-Fung
- Nora MiaoTang Pin-Er
- Kim Chung-ranHung Chu / Yellow Pearl
- Lee Yeong-GukShi Ping-Fang
- Lau Nga-YingLady Sun
- Miao TianLeader Gu
- Lee Man-TaiOld Beggar
- Chin KangMaster Chin the Black Dragon Gang
- Wu Te-ShanOddball Lu
- Tung LinMaster Huang of Fort Tiger