King of Snake (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, King of Snake is an action, fantasy, adventure and horror film directed by Hsu Yu-Lung, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A research lab has developed "The Formula", a box that allows living organic material to grow hundreds of times its original size. Criminals invade the lab to steal it, but it's thrown off the side of the road. There it's found by a girl who decides it will be the perfect home for Mosler, the snake she has adopted. Mosler immediately outgrows the box, springing to the ground like a pile of novelty dog poo. Gang members see the girl and her huge snake frolicking outside and put two and two together. Mosler thwarts their first attempt to snatch her, but when they do succeed he goes on a rampage trying to find his friend
Who’s in it. King of Snake stars Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Liang Hsiu-shen, Wu Feng and Paul Chang Chung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, King of Snake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King of Snake page.
If you liked it. Fans of King of Snake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King of Snake (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King of Snake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King of Snake worth watching?
- King of Snake holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King of Snake?
- King of Snake stars Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Liang Hsiu-shen, Wu Feng, Paul Chang Chung and Zhou Rui-Fang.
- When was King of Snake released?
- King of Snake was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.