Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
1978, Cantonese. Directed by Yuen Woo-ping.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- PG
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Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is streaming on ARROW in India.
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Cast & crew
- Yuen Woo-pingDirector
- Jackie ChanChien Fu
- Simon Yuen Siu-TienThe Beggar / Pai Chang Tien
- Hwang Jang-LeeMaster Shang Kuan Yin
- Dean Shek TinTeacher Lee
- Roy HoranPriest
- Fung Hak-onMaster Chao Chi-Chih
- Charlie Chan Yiu-LamMaster Hung
- Tino WongThree Provinces Champ
- Peter Chan LungTeacher Lian
- Hsu HsiaSu Chen
- Fung Ging-ManTeacher Chui
- Chiang KamTao Kuei
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1978
- Original title
- 蛇形刁手
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ng See-yuen, Yuen Woo-ping, Hsiao Lung
- Budget
- $92
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Snake in the Eagle's Shadow: quick answers
Is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 382 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Snake in the Eagle's Shadow have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Snake in the Eagle's Shadow. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow on?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is streaming on ARROW in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
If you liked Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, try The Paper Tigers, The Big Brawl, Any Which Way You Can.
Who directed Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) was directed by Yuen Woo-ping and stars Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Hwang Jang-Lee.