Snake in the Monkey's Shadow (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1979, Snake in the Monkey's Shadow is an action and drama film directed by Cheung Sum, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A 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.
Who’s in it. Snake in the Monkey's Shadow stars John Cheung as Liang, Tong Tin-Hei as Master Yan, Kang-Yeh Cheng as Yan #2 and Wilson Tong as Snake Style Assassin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Snake in the Monkey's Shadow sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snake in the Monkey's Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snake in the Monkey's Shadow 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 Snake in the Monkey's Shadow (1979)?
- In US, Snake in the Monkey's Shadow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Snake in the Monkey's Shadow worth watching?
- Snake in the Monkey's Shadow holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Snake in the Monkey's Shadow?
- Snake in the Monkey's Shadow stars John Cheung, Tong Tin-Hei, Kang-Yeh Cheng, Wilson Tong and Hau Chiu-Sing.
- When was Snake in the Monkey's Shadow released?
- Snake in the Monkey's Shadow was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.