The Five Venoms (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1978, The Five Venoms is an action film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 102 minutes. “Pick Your Poison!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dying master sends his last student to check up on five former pupils, who each know a special style of kung-fu.
Who’s in it. The Five Venoms stars Chiang Sheng as Yang De, Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok as Meng Tianxia, the Lizard / Constable He Yu, Sun Chien as Gao Ji, the Scorpion / Chief Constable Ma and Lu Feng as Zhang Yiaotian, the Centipede / Tan Shanhu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Five Venoms has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Five Venoms page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Five Venoms 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 The Five Venoms (1978)?
- In US, The Five Venoms is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Five Venoms worth watching?
- The Five Venoms holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Five Venoms?
- The Five Venoms stars Chiang Sheng, Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok, Sun Chien, Lu Feng and Lo Meng.
- When was The Five Venoms released?
- The Five Venoms was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.