Snake in the Eagle's Shadow

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow

Directed by Yuen Woo-ping

Produced by Seasonal Film Corporation

197898 min7.3 / 10

A spirited martial arts comedy about an abused orphan finding dignity and belonging through training with a wise master, balancing physical comedy with genuine warmth and kinetic action.

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.

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  • Does Snake in the Eagle's Shadow end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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