Snake Deadly Act (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1980, Snake Deadly Act is an action film directed by Wilson Tong. “The rarest and deadliest kung fu movie in the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kwok Chung is a righteous rich kid whose hobby is to fight and brawl. One encounter nearly gets him killed, but he is saved by Yueh (Fong Hak On), the Snake Fist Master. Yueh befriends and teaches Kwok the deadly art of the snake. Soon, Kwok realizes that his teacher has more in common with a snake than just techniques. He's being set up by his teacher, and his family is also targeted for murder!
Who’s in it. Snake Deadly Act stars Wilson Tong as Kuo Ah Pao, Ng Kwan-Lung as Chung, Fung Hak-On as Yu Yee and Angela Mao Ying as Brothel Mamasan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Snake Deadly Act has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Deadly Act page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snake Deadly Act 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 Deadly Act (1980)?
- In US, Snake Deadly Act is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Snake Deadly Act worth watching?
- Snake Deadly Act holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snake Deadly Act?
- Snake Deadly Act stars Wilson Tong, Ng Kwan-Lung, Fung Hak-On, Angela Mao Ying and Bolo Yeung.
- When was Snake Deadly Act released?
- Snake Deadly Act was released in 1980.