

Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin
1978, CN. Directed by Chen Chi-Hwa.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- CN
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin
Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Chen Chi-HwaDirector
- 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
- Wong GwanLady Sun Double
- Liu PingHung Chu's Uncle
Details
- Released
- 8 March 1978
- Original title
- 蛇鶴八步
- Country
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Written by
- Chang Hsin-Yi
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Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin: quick answers
Is Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin?
Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin have a post-credits scene?
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Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin on?
Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin?
If you liked Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin, try Master Z: Ip Man Legacy, Beast, Hunting Season.
Who directed Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin?
Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin (1978) was directed by Chen Chi-Hwa and stars Jackie Chan, Nora Miao, Kim Chung-ran.