Snake in the Crane's Shadow (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Snake in the Crane's Shadow is a notable film directed by Pan Lei, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. After the Mistress of the Crane (Doris Lung Chun Erh) finds a valuable piece of jewelry, she must fight off a band of thieves. Despite being blind, the Mistress uses her kung fu mastery to pummel the thieves (including Shek Tin), the notorious Lame Dragon (Barry Chan) and the Eight Step Killer (Lung Tuen-Hsiang). She ends up fighting for her life and the ultimate prize. Gordon Liu hosts the commentary included with this martial arts film.
Who’s in it. Snake in the Crane's Shadow stars Doris Lung Chun-Erh as Dragon Lady, Wen Chiang-Lung, Wang Hsieh as Master Lo and Barry Chan.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snake in the Crane's Shadow page.
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- Where can I watch Snake in the Crane's Shadow (1978)?
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- Who stars in Snake in the Crane's Shadow?
- Snake in the Crane's Shadow stars Doris Lung Chun-Erh, Wen Chiang-Lung, Wang Hsieh and Barry Chan.
- When was Snake in the Crane's Shadow released?
- Snake in the Crane's Shadow was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.