The Cave of the Silken Web(1927)
盘丝洞
The Cave of the Silken Web Synopsis
One of the earliest cinematic adaptation of Chinese classic novel Journey to the West. When seeking for food alone, Tang Xuanzang was kept prisoner by seven spider monsters who took the form of seven beautiful women. The Monkey King and the other two of Xuanzang's disciples managed to rescue him with the help of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva/Guanyin. They renounced the desire for lust and continued the quest for Buddhist Scriptures.
The Cave of the Silken Web (1927) is a adventure and fantasy film directed by Dan Duyu, released on February 2, 1927 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Yin Mingzhu, Ng Man-Chiu, Jiang Meikang and Zhou Hongquan. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Dan Duyu
- Writers:
- Wu Cheng'en, Guan Ji'an
- Cinematographer:
- Dan Ganting
- Production:
- Shanghai Film Company, Shanghai Photoplay Company
- Status:
- Released
The Cave of the Silken Web Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yin Mingzhu
as The Spider Queen
- Ng Man-Chiu
Ng Man-Chiu
as Wukong, the monkey
- Jiang Meikang
Jiang Meikang
as Tang Xuanzang, the pilgrim
- Zhou Hongquan
Zhou Hongquan
as Zhu Wuneng, the pig
- Zhan Jiali
Zhan Jiali
as Sha Wujing, the shark
- Rongzhu He
Rongzhu He
as The Man in White
Peizhen Xia
as Second spider spirit
- Dan Erchun
Dan Erchun
as Sandy
Baoqi Chen
as yellow flower Daoist spirit
- He Peirong
He Peirong
- Tuochen Chen
Tuochen Chen
- Wenmei Xia
Wenmei Xia
Key crew
Directed by Dan Duyu, written by Wu Cheng'en and Guan Ji'an.
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The Cave of the Silken Web Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Cave of the Silken Web – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cave of the Silken Web online?
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Who stars in The Cave of the Silken Web?
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The main cast of The Cave of the Silken Web (1927) includes Yin Mingzhu, Ng Man-Chiu, Jiang Meikang, Zhou Hongquan and Zhan Jiali. The film was directed by Dan Duyu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cave of the Silken Web released?
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The Cave of the Silken Web was released on February 2, 1927 and runs for 59m.
Is The Cave of the Silken Web worth watching?
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The Cave of the Silken Web (1927) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.