The Five Venoms
1978, Chinese. Directed by Chang Cheh.
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A dying master sends his last student to check up on five former pupils, who each know a special style of kung-fu.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 175 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Five Venoms
The Five Venoms is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Hi-YAH in India.
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Cast & crew
- Chang ChehDirector
- Chiang ShengYang De
- Phillip Kwok ChuiMeng Tianxia, the Lizard / Constable He Yu
- Sun ChienGao Ji, the Scorpion / Chief Constable Ma
- Lu FengZhang Yiaotian, the Centipede / Tan Shanhu
- Lo MengLiang Shen, the Toad / Li Hao
- Wai PakQi Dong, the Snake / Hong Wentong
- Johnny Wang Lung-WeiJustice Wang
- Dick WeiDying Head of Five Venoms House
- Ku FengBookkeeper Yuan
- Lau Fong-SaiMenfa
- Shum LoFruit Vendor
- Lam Fai-WongPrison Officer
Details
- Released
- 12 August 1978
- Original title
- 五毒
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang
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The Five Venoms: quick answers
Is The Five Venoms worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 175 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Five Venoms?
The Five Venoms runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Five Venoms have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Five Venoms. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Five Venoms parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Five Venoms is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Five Venoms on?
The Five Venoms is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Hi-YAH in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Five Venoms?
If you liked The Five Venoms, try Master of the Flying Guillotine, A Writer's Odyssey, One-Armed Boxer.
Who directed The Five Venoms?
The Five Venoms (1978) was directed by Chang Cheh and stars Chiang Sheng, Phillip Kwok Chui, Sun Chien.