Bringemovies
← Browse Movies
Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin
TITLE DETAILS

Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin

1978-03-08 · 96 min · ★ 6.5

Action · Drama

Jackie Chan stars as the young warrior Hsu Yiu Fong. Hsu has been entrusted with the book of the "Art of the Snake and Crane," after the mysterious disappearance of the eight Shaolin Masters who had written it. He must fight off numerous clans who are all attempting to steal the book from him, to find out the true reason for the disappearance of the Shaolin Masters.

Open detail page

Trailers are previews, not full movies.

No authorized playback source configured. Use the legal watch options below.

Production details

Directors
Chen Chi-Hwa
Production companies
Lo Wei Motion Picture Company
Countries
Hong Kong, Taiwan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jackie ChanJackie ChanHsu Yin-Fung
Nora MiaoNora MiaoTang Pin-Er
Kim Chung-ranHung Chu / Yellow Pearl
Lee Yeong-GukShi Ping-Fang
Lau Nga-YingLau Nga-YingLady Sun
Miao TianLeader Gu
Lee Man-TaiLee Man-TaiOld Beggar
Chin KangChin KangMaster Chin the Black Dragon Gang
Wu Te-ShanWu Te-ShanOddball Lu
Tung LinTung LinMaster Huang of Fort Tiger
Wong GwanLady Sun Double
Liu PingLiu PingHung Chu's Uncle
Ho KangHo KangRestaurant Owner
Lin Chao-HsiungPing-Er's Guard
Li Min-LangLi Min-LangLady Sun's Guard
To Wai-WoTing Brother
Chen Hsin-IChen Hsin-IOne of the 8 Masters
Wang Chi-shengWang Chi-shengHsiang West Brother
Kim Wang-KukIron Fist
Peng GangHsiang West Brother

Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.

Where to watch

Availability provided by JustWatch via TMDb. Offers can change. Provider links are listed on TMDb; full playback requires a separately authorized source.

Streaming

Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Free

Darkroom, Fawesome

With ads

The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player

View authorized watch options on TMDb

Recommendations

Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
★ 6.6
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy2018Action · Drama

Following his defeat by Master Ip, Cheung Tin Chi tries to make a life with his young son in Hong Kong, waiting tables at a bar that caters to expats. But it's not long before the mix of foreigners, money, and triad leaders draw him once again to the fight.

Dragon Tiger Gate
★ 6.7
Dragon Tiger Gate2006Action

Three young martial arts masters emerge from the back streets of Hong Kong to help the powerless fight injustice.

Beast
★ 7.5
Beast2026Action · Drama

MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in one championship against the brutal champion Xavier Grau.

Hunting Season
★ 7.4
Hunting Season2025Action · Drama

When a reclusive survivalist and his daughter rescue a mysterious, wounded woman from a river, they become entangled in a deadly web of violence and revenge, forcing them to confront a brutal criminal to survive.

Embattled
★ 6.7
Embattled2020Action · Drama

The eldest son of a ruthlessly tough MMA champion must fight his way out of the abusive cycle his father has continued.

Sakra
★ 6.5
Sakra2023Action

Qiao Feng is the respected leader of a roving band of martial artists. After he is wrongfully accused of murder and subsequently exiled, Qiao Feng goes on the run in search of answers about his own mysterious origin story—and the unknown enemies working to destroy him from the shadows.

In the Blood
★ 5.8
In the Blood2014Action

When her husband goes missing during their Caribbean vacation, a woman sets off on her own to take down the men she thinks are responsible.

Swordsman
★ 7.0
Swordsman1990Action

A kung-fu manual known as the Sacred Scroll is stolen from the Emperor's library. An army detachment is sent to recover it. Meanwhile, a young swordsman and his fellow disciple are accidentally drawn into the chaos.

No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers
★ 6.8
No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers1990Action · Drama

Two feuding brothers of differing political views, one a policeman, the other a martial artist, join forces to avenge the death of their father, a retired agent who was brutally murdered by the mafia.

Vengeance
★ 6.6
Vengeance2009Action

A French chef swears revenge after a violent attack on his daughter's family in Macau, during which her husband and her two children are murdered. To help him find the killers, he hires three local hit-men working for the mafia.

Iron Angels
★ 6.6
Iron Angels1987Action

Yeung’s poppy fields are torched by a law enforcement task force, she retaliates by ordering police officials assassinated. The Angels break into Yeung’s corporate offices, eventually tracing her headquarters. After Alex Fong’s character is captured and held by Yeung, the Angels mount an assault to rescue him. A complex sub-plot involving an armored car bullion robbery eventually leads the Angels to a final showdown with Yeung and her men.

Born a Champion
★ 6.9
Born a Champion2021Action · Drama

After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley falls to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch. Can the aging underdog get back into shape in time to vanquish his foe, get revenge, and claim his prize?

SPL: Kill Zone
★ 7.0
SPL: Kill Zone2005Action · Drama

Chan, an articulate senior detective nearing the end of his career, is taking care of the daughter of a witness killed by ruthless crime lord Po. Martial arts expert Ma is set to take over as head of the crime unit, replacing Chan who wants an early retirement.

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
★ 6.8
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen2010Action · Drama

The Japanese forces occupy Shanghai and slowly start spreading terror in the city. Chen Zhen, who was presumed dead, returns to fight against the Japanese and put an end to their tyrannical rule.

The Black Book
★ 6.7
The Black Book2023Action

After his son is wrongly accused of kidnapping, a deacon who has just lost his wife takes matters into his own hands and fights a crooked police gang to clear him.

180
★ 5.9
1802026Drama

When an unexpected road rage incident puts his son in critical condition, an enraged father spirals down a dark path of emotional turmoil and vengeance.

The Killer
★ 6.2
The Killer2024Action

Zee is a feared contract killer known as "the Queen of the Dead," but when she refuses to murder a young blind woman, she finds herself hunted both by criminal colleagues and a determined police detective.

The Legend of the Swordsman
★ 6.6
The Legend of the Swordsman1992Action

Ling Wu Chung decides to hide from the chaotic world. Before leaving, he visits his friends, a tribe of snake-wielding women warriors. However, he finds that the tribe have been attacked, and their leader Yam Ying Ying has been abducted.

Raging Fire
★ 7.1
Raging Fire2021Action

Cheung Sung-bong is a highly respected cop with a long history of success in dangerous cases. However, his past soon comes back to haunt him when a former protégé resurfaces, seeking revenge.

No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
★ 6.0
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder1987Action

In this sequel, Scott Wylde, an American kickboxer, must go to Cambodia to rescue his Vietnamese girlfriend from Russian and Vietnamese troops.

Similar titles

Kungfu Master
★ 5.0
Kungfu Master2008Action

The film features Kung Fu Panda and Chinese martial arts folk hero Wong Fei Hung. In the film, the panda is assigned by the Buddha to protect an ancient treasure that could give the bearer the power to conquer the world.

Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation
★ 10.0
Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation1970Action · Drama

Wong Fei-Hung: Bravely Crushing the Fire Formation is the last film of the long running Huang Fei-hong series starring Tak-Hing Kwan

Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla
★ 10.0
Wong Fei Hung's Battle with the Gorilla1960Action

Wong Fei-hung and his disciples hear that a small village is being terrorised by a ferocious gorilla. It turns out that the beast is actually a small-time crook in a gorilla suit under the orders of a precious metal smuggler who wants to intimidate the villagers. The crook takes advantage of his disguise to abduct a beautiful girl and escape to the mountains, but has a surprise in store for him. Just how many gorillas are loose in them there hills?

Curse of the Golden Flower
★ 7.0
Curse of the Golden Flower2006Action · Drama

During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
★ 6.2
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze1991Action

The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create an army of new mutants. Meanwhile Splinter is coming... to a decision.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
★ 6.7
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles1990Action

A quartet of humanoid turtles, trained by their mentor in Ninjutsu, must learn to work together to face the menace of Shredder and the Foot Clan.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
★ 5.5
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III1993Action

The four turtles travel back in time to the days of the legendary and deadly samurai in ancient Japan, where they train to perfect the art of becoming one. The turtles also assist a small village in an uprising.

The Karate Kid
★ 7.2
The Karate Kid1984Action · Drama

New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.

Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell
Not rated
Lady in Black Cracks the Gate of Hell1967Action

Ghost-faced To is murdered in a mortuary after paying a visit to Muk Lan-fa. A set of teeth is found missing from another dead body. Lan-fa’s sister Sau-chen follows the leads on a business card To left behind to a dental clinic which suddenly bursts into flame. The news of her sister’s abduction by the infamous Japanese criminal Katsu Saburo soon reaches Lan-fa. Working together with her police friend Ko Cheung to crack the case, Lan-fa analyses photo evidences in minute detail. The duo order the retrieval of a pole that has survived the explosion intact while lying in wait at the clinic. Sau-chen, who has escaped, saves the duo from the chiller where they are detained. Inspector Yeung retrieves the operation plan concealed in the pole and the secret codes in the set of teeth, but the spook is shot dead by Katsu before he could reach the Hell’s Gate and the treasure buried there. Constable Kwan, and others and wipes out the gang at the Hell’s Gate.

Rider of Revenge
★ 8.5
Rider of Revenge1971Action

The story of Rider of Revenge revolves around a convict on the death row, who has killed many people and hidden a huge stash of loot somewhere. Several parties race against time and each other to get him out of jail, including the dashing daughter of the chief constable (Shang-Kuan Ling Feng), an upright lone swordsman (Tien Peng), a chivalrous young man (Chiang Pin), and gangsters coveting the treasure.

Poster unavailable
Not rated
Book Without Words1965Action

Book Without Words is a 1965 Cantonese martial arts film directed by Chan Lit-Ban and starring Cheung Ching.

Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan
★ 7.0
Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan1956Action

Wong Fei-Hung Goes to a Birthday Party at Guanshan is a Wong Fei-Hung movie starring Kwan Tak-Hing.

Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance
★ 8.0
Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance1956Action

Wong Fei-Hung and the Lantern Festival Disturbance is a 1956 Wong Fei-Hung movie directed by Wu Pang.

Pushed to the Limit
★ 5.6
Pushed to the Limit1992Action · Drama

Magnificent Mimi is a woman with a destiny and a bright future ahead of her. She is the world's greatest female wrestling champion, she has a loving boyfriend and loyal family members who care and love her. But things take a turn for the worst when Mimi's boyfriend Nick is wounded and her younger brother is shot to death for trying to stiff local druglord Harry Lee. Lee is the toughest and meanest criminal figure in all of Southern California and if you double-cross him, you won't live to see the sun set. Not only does Lee rule his own empire, he also runs the Kumite, a gladitorial fight ring where warriors battle to the death. Mimi knows the police can't touch Lee with a ten foot pole and so she enlists the aid of her martial arts friend Master Vern to teach her kickboxing and tai chi so she can prepare for combat. Vern doesn't think Mimi is ready for Kumite, as it is a place where only one warrior can be left standing and breathing and the one who loses dies.

Romeo Must Die
★ 6.3
Romeo Must Die2000Action

Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California docks. Han Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead... or worse!

Hard Target
★ 6.5
Hard Target1993Action

When a woman's father goes missing, she enlists a local to aid in her search. The pair soon discover that her father has died at the hands of a wealthy sportsman who hunts homeless men as a form of recreation.

Kebab Connection
★ 6.6
Kebab Connection2004Action

In Hamburg, Ibrahim "Ibo" Secmez, of Turkish descent, wants to direct the first German kung-fu movie. For now, he makes commercials for his uncle's kebab restaurant. Titzie, an aspiring actress and Ibo's German girlfriend, finds she's pregnant. Ibo is uncertain about fatherhood - compounded by his father's disowning him for getting a German girl pregnant - so Titzie sends him packing. He makes attempts at getting it right, but as the birth approaches, he's still not ready. In the background are three thugs in search of good tripe soup and a Capulet-Montegue feud between the kebab joint and a Greek taverna across the street. Can Ibo be the glove upon that hand?

Beyond Fear
★ 6.2
Beyond Fear1993Action

A martial arts expert turned wilderness guide has to defend her tour group against two killers out to retrieve an incriminating videotape.

The Story of Wong Fei-Hung, Part 4: The Death of Liang Huan
Not rated
The Story of Wong Fei-Hung, Part 4: The Death of Liang Huan1950Action

The Story of Wong Fei-Hung, Part 4: The Death of Liang Huan is the fourth movie in Kwan Tak-Hing's Wong Fei-Hung series.

The Killing Flag (Part 1)
Not rated
The Killing Flag (Part 1)1963Action

The master of the Soul-Snatching Banner has re-emerged in jiang hu to cause chaos and disruption. He leaves his mark - the killing flag - to show where he will strike next. The younger generation of swordsmen and women seek him out to end his rampage but each end up badly injured and dispirited. Part one of two.

Your favorites

Recently viewed

Watch

Choose an authorized server.

Full video from an operator-configured authorized source. Official trailers use a separate player. If a server fails, retry or select another authorized server.

Legal watch options

Official trailer

Trailer preview only. Press Play to start.

Privacy choices

Favorites stay in your browser. Movie images load from TMDb. YouTube trailers contact YouTube only after you allow external media and choose a trailer. Advertising consent, if ads are enabled, is managed separately by the operator’s certified CMP.

Privacy policy

After allowing external media, choose the trailer button to load its player.