The Five Venoms(1978)
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The Five Venoms Synopsis
A dying master sends his last student to check up on five former pupils, who each know a special style of kung-fu.
The Five Venoms (1978) is a action, drama, mystery and fantasy film directed by Chang Cheh, released on August 12, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Chiang Sheng, Phillip Kwok Chui, Sun Chien and Lu Feng. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 172 ratings.
- Director:
- Chang Cheh
- Writers:
- Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh
- Producers:
- Runme Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Kung Mu-To
- Composer:
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Five Venoms (1978) Trailer
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The Five Venoms Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chiang Sheng
as Yang De
Phillip Kwok Chui
as Meng Tianxia, the Lizard / Constable He Yu
Sun Chien
as Gao Ji, the Scorpion / Chief Constable Ma
Lu Feng
as Zhang Yiaotian, the Centipede / Tan Shanhu
Lo Meng
as Liang Shen, the Toad / Li Hao
Wai Pak
as Qi Dong, the Snake / Hong Wentong
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
as Justice Wang
Dick Wei
as Dying Head of Five Venoms House
Ku Feng
as Bookkeeper Yuan
Lau Fong-Sai
as Menfa
Shum Lo
as Fruit Vendor
Lam Fai-Wong
as Prison Officer
Key crew
Directed by Chang Cheh, written by Ni Kuang and Chang Cheh, produced by Runme Shaw.
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The Five Venoms Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 172 ratings.
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The Five Venoms – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Five Venoms online?
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The Five Venoms (1978) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Five Venoms?
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The main cast of The Five Venoms (1978) includes Chiang Sheng, Phillip Kwok Chui, Sun Chien, Lu Feng and Lo Meng. The film was directed by Chang Cheh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Five Venoms released?
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The Five Venoms was released on August 12, 1978 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Five Venoms worth watching?
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The Five Venoms (1978) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 172 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Five Venoms?
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Yes. The official The Five Venoms trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.