
Shadow of the Cobra
1989, English. Directed by Mark Joffe.
Dramatisation of the story of notorious Indian serial killer Charles Sobhraj (b. 1944), who preyed on Western tourists throughout South East Asia during the 1970s.
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 18 July 1989
- Country
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How long is Shadow of the Cobra?
Shadow of the Cobra runs 179 minutes (2h 59m).
Does Shadow of the Cobra have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Shadow of the Cobra on?
Shadow of the Cobra isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 July 1989. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shadow of the Cobra?
If you liked Shadow of the Cobra, try Dead Man's Folly, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play, 5lbs of Pressure.
Who directed Shadow of the Cobra?
Shadow of the Cobra (1989) was directed by Mark Joffe and stars Rachel Ward, Michael Woods, Art Malik.