Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1978, Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is an action and comedy film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Everyone abuses and humiliates a downtrodden orphan until he befriends an old man, who turns out to be the last master of the snake fist fighting style. Jackie becomes the old man's student and finds himself in battle with the master of the eagle's claw style, who has vowed to destroy the snake fist clan.
Who’s in it. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow stars Jackie Chan as Chien Fu, Yuen Siu-Tien as Beggar, Pai Chang Tien, Hwang Jang-Lee as Master Shang Kuan Yin and Dean Shek as Teacher Li, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Snake in the Eagle's Shadow has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snake in the Eagle's Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snake in the Eagle'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 Eagle's Shadow (1978)?
- In US, Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is available to stream on ARROW and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow worth watching?
- Snake in the Eagle's Shadow holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
- Snake in the Eagle's Shadow stars Jackie Chan, Yuen Siu-Tien, Hwang Jang-Lee, Dean Shek and Roy Horan.
- When was Snake in the Eagle's Shadow released?
- Snake in the Eagle's Shadow was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.