Snake in the Eagle's Shadow

Observing a bullied orphan stumble into kung fu destiny. A shy kid learns snake-fist moves from a reclusive elder then spars with an eagle-claw legend. The fight choreography earns a wry nod and a slightly lopsided grin.

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Yuen Woo-Ping directed Snake in the Eagle's Shadow in 1978. See Yuen Woo-Ping's full filmography, where to start with Yuen Woo-Ping, or where to go after you've seen everything by Yuen Woo-Ping.

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow was released in 1978 (CN original-language production), with a runtime of 98 minutes.