Cobra (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, Cobra is an action, drama and crime film directed by Joseph Velasco, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A fellow member in a martial arts school murders Indra’s teacher and Yanti’s father. But Indra and Yanti are told not to take revenge as their skills are still inferior. Indra and Yanti then move to the city. Here, Indra accidentally becomes a member of a syndicate and he earns a good living from it but his heart is not at peace. He intends to quit but then Yanti and her child are murdered by a member of the cobra syndicate. So he destroys the syndicate’s headquarters and faces the man who killed his teacher, the syndicate’s leader. Even though his skill is inferior, he manages to win in the end.
Who’s in it. Cobra stars Steve Lee as Indra, Chan Lau, Yetty Loren as Yanti and Peter Chen Lau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Cobra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cobra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cobra 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 Cobra (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cobra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cobra worth watching?
- Cobra holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cobra?
- Cobra stars Steve Lee, Chan Lau, Yetty Loren, Peter Chen Lau and R.D. Mochtar.
- When was Cobra released?
- Cobra was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.