Snake in the Monkey's Shadow
Watch TrailerA young peasant boy who is bullied by local noblemen seeks to learn drunken boxing from the head of a local martial arts school. When the boy beats up his previous tormentors, the nobles patriarch challenges the boys teacher, the drunken master, who defeats the lot of them. Embarrased, the nobles retain two hired snake style killers. They kill everyone except the peasant boy.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 猴形扣手 |
| Year | 1979 |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Director | Cheung Sum |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.6/10 (10 votes) |
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Snake in the Monkey's Shadow is a very strong film rated 7.6/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A classic from 1979. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
— MovieFinder Editorial
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