SNAKE IN THE EAGLE'S SHADOW (1978)

MORGAN'S RATING

In this, the first film to unite the martial arts mastery of Jackie Chan and director/choreographer Yuen Woo Ping, action fuses with comedy to create a masterpiece of the genre. It is the end of the China Dynasty, and the 200-year-old clan known as the Eagle Claw Society has wiped out all forms of martial arts except their own style -- with the exception of a few remaining members of the Snake Fist School. The leader of Eagle Claw is intent on finding and killing the remaining Snake Fist members. However, the elderly member of Snake Fist is in hiding, teaching a young servant his ancient fighting style in hopes that it will survive for future generations. But is this young, Snake Fist upstart any batch for the enter Eagle Claw Society?

Jackie Chan (Chien Fu), Siu Tien Yuen (Grandmaster Pai Cheng-Cheh), Jang Lee Hwang (Lord Sheng Kuan), Dean Shek (Teacher Li), Roy Horan (Russian Fighter), Hark-On Fung (Snake Fist School Master), Lung Chan (Substitute Instructor), Ching-lei Wong.

THE FILM THAT MADE JACKIE CHAN A SUPERSTAR!

FACTS

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

RELEASE DATE: 1978 DVD RELEASE DATE: June 18th, 2002 (USA) - Jackie Chan got his front tooth kocked out by the powerful kick of Jang Lee Hwang. In the finale, the gap where Chan's tooth was is clearly seen.

DIRECTOR: Woo-ping Yuen (Drunken Master). WRITERS: Shiao Loong, See-Yuen Ng and Chi-Kuang Tsai. PRODUCER: See-Yuen Ng. ORIGINAL MUSIC: Jean-Michel Jarre (uncredited). DISTRIBUTOR: Columbia/TriStar.

CRITICAL COMMENTS

"It's not every day that you get the opportunity to see a movie like this on the big screen, and for that reason alone, it's worth the effort for Jackie Chan fans to seek out this fun, near legendary chopsocky flick." -- Joey O'Bryan, Austin Chronicle