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Movie poster: Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin (1978)
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Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin

1978 · 96 min Action Drama
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 蛇鶴八步
Year 1978
Country Hong Kong, Taiwan
Genre Action, Drama
Director Chen Chi-Hwa
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (87 votes)

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The film doesn't pretend to be about anything other than action — and that's an honest position. The director constructs scenes with a feel for space, pace, and rhythm.

If you love the genre — this is a solid specimen. If you're indifferent to action — there's nothing extraordinary here to convert you.

Good choice for group viewing when you want to watch rather than think.

Director: Chen Chi-Hwa

— MovieFinder Editorial

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