The Cave of the Silken Web
1967, Chinese. Directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
Monkey King, Pig and Friar Sand must rescue his master Buddhist monk from seven witches / spiders who believe themselves to be immortal if they eat the monk's flesh. The third part of the Shaw Brothers film series about Monkey King after the novel "Journey to the West."
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Cave of the Silken Web
The Cave of the Silken Web isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 July 1967.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Part of a series
Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers): watch order
Cast & crew
- Ho Meng-HuaDirector
- Chow Lung-CheungSu Wu Kong, Monkey King
- Ho FanMonk Tang Tseng / Tripitaka
- Pang PangPigsy
- Tien ShunMonk Sandy
- Liu Liang-HuaGold Spider
- Angela Yu ChienRed Spider
- Shen YiGreen Spider
- Helen Ma Hoi-lunPurple Spider
- Shirley HuangBrown Spider
- Tien MengSilver Spider
- Yau ChingBlue Spider
- Liang Hua LiuElder Sister
Details
- Released
- 31 July 1967
- Original title
- 盤絲洞
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Cheng Kang
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What The Cave of the Silken Web is based on
The Cave of the Silken Web is based on Journey to the West (1592) by Wu Cheng'en.
1592
Journey to the West
By Wu Cheng'en
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
Watch before The Cave of the Silken Web
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
After The Cave of the Silken Web
What comes next in the series.
If you liked The Cave of the Silken Web
The Mighty Peking Man
1977 · 5.1/10
SnoozefestFans watch both
Lost Horizon
1973 · 5.4/10
SnoozefestFans watch both
Dragon Blade
2015 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Yin Yang Master
2021 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven
1961 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Thousand Faces of Dunjia
2017 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Legend
2024 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mythica: A Quest for Heroes
2014 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Writer's Odyssey
2021 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mojin: The Worm Valley
2018 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Cave of the Silken Web: quick answers
What should I watch before The Cave of the Silken Web?
Watch The Monkey Goes West (1966) and Princess Iron Fan (1966) first.
What comes after The Cave of the Silken Web?
Next in the series: The Land of Many Perfumes (1968), The Fantastic Magic Baby (1975), and My Young Auntie (1981).
Is The Cave of the Silken Web worth watching?
The Cave of the Silken Web doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Cave of the Silken Web?
The Cave of the Silken Web runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Cave of the Silken Web have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cave of the Silken Web. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cave of the Silken Web parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Cave of the Silken Web yet.
Which OTT platform is The Cave of the Silken Web on?
The Cave of the Silken Web isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 July 1967. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cave of the Silken Web?
If you liked The Cave of the Silken Web, try The Mighty Peking Man, Lost Horizon, Dragon Blade.
Who directed The Cave of the Silken Web?
The Cave of the Silken Web (1967) was directed by Ho Meng-Hua and stars Chow Lung-Cheung, Ho Fan, Pang Pang.
What is The Cave of the Silken Web based on?
The Cave of the Silken Web is based on Journey to the West (1592) by Wu Cheng'en.