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Snake In The Eagle's Shadow [1978] [DVD]

DVD ~ Jackie Chan
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jackie Chan, Siu Tien Yuen, Jang Lee Hwang, Dean Shek, Roy Horan
  • Directors: Woo-ping Yuen
  • Writers: See-Yuen Ng, Chi Yuan Hsi, Chi-Kuang Tsai, Huo An Hsi, Shiao Loong
  • Producers: See-Yuen Ng
  • Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Contender Entertainment Group
  • DVD Release Date: 7 Feb 2000
  • Run Time: 94 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004R7CQ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 39,908 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is the film that marks the beginnings of Jackie Chan as a Hong Kong action star. Set in early 20th century China, it is a traditional kung fu action picture invigorated by Chan's good humour and charm. The heart of the film is Jackie's surprisingly emotional relationship with the elderly Yuen Siu Tien, whom the star rescues and befriends. In return, the old man trains Chan in the art of Snake's Fist kung fu, which he later combines with the Cat's Claw to develop the technique of the title. The action, directed by Yuen Woo Ping, includes Chan in an exciting battle with a sword-wielding preacher and a striking showdown with arch-villain Hwang Jang Lee. The sequences in which Chan learns new fighting techniques are both inventive and humorous, with the charismatic Yuen Siu Tien (a veteran Chinese film star and father of the director) offering a sober version of the character he would play in Chan's follow-up Drunken Master (1978), and in Magnificent Butcher (1979). The film features a regular ensemble cast of classic Hong Kong kung fu film actors, and regardless of its obviously low budget mixes violence, comedy and emotion into an enduringly popular success.

On the DVD: The image is variable, with some shots displaying considerable grain and print damage while the colours are weak throughout. Worse, the original 2.35:1 film has been reformated to 1.77:1 widescreen TV ratio. While this has been done with some care it inevitably damages the compositions and loses information in the dynamic fight scenes. The sound is functional mono. Soundtrack options are the original Mandarin with English subtitles, or an English dub. Extras include the original English language theatrical trailer, Hong Kong Legends' own trailer, plus promos for further releases and a photo gallery. There is a detailed text biography and filmography of Jackie Chan, and a text interview with producer Ng See Yuen. There is also a text biography of Hwang Jang Lee linked to a kicking showcase which is another short fight scene. Most of these features are identical to those on the Drunken Master DVD.--Gary S Dalkin

DVD Description
DVD Special Features:

Jackie Chan Photo Gallery
Jackie Chan Filmography and Biography
Theatrical Trailer
UK Music Video
Rare interview with Producer Ng See Yuen
16:9 Anamorphic version for widescreen TVs ,BR> Dual Language (English Language and Original Language with re-mastered subtitles)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars It is a very good movie but it is not a very good version, 1 Nov 2003
By Agus A. Ibrahim "Jiraiya" (kuwait) - See all my reviews
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i saw this movie on vhs before 9 years ago , you cant compare this dvd version with the vhs that i saw because it was a very poor version but it is better than this dvd version on one thing.
the vhs version(that i saw ) is uncut version and this dvd version is the cut version and that is sad because they cut two scene.
the most beutiful scene that they cut when jackie get kicked by the bad guy in the last fight in the movie when he uses snake fist technique in the first when the bad guy broke his teeth and cut his shirt before he shows the cat claw technique and combine it with the snake technique.

in my opinion they ruin the most beutiful secne in the the most beutiful movie for jackie chan... that is sad : (

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Snake in the eagles's shadow, 8 Feb 2003
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For me this is one of the best Kung fu films ever made. You have Jackie Chan at his best in terms of comedy and fighting and you have Sam Seed as his friend/teacher, but its the performance given by Hwang Jang Lee that really made me watch this film over and over again. I cant think of a better villain or a better fighter then Hwang Jang Lee. The picture quality and sound are great and the extra features are also good ecspecally the kicking showcase by the master of kicking combat himself, yes its Hwang Jang Lee.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent !!!!, 16 Sep 2001
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This review is from: Snake In The Eagle's Shadow [VHS] [1978] (VHS Tape)
This was Jackie Chan's first real chance to show the world what he's got. It moves away from what was the traditional kung fu film and adds humour, style and class to the action. The choreography in this just doesn't compare to any other martial arts actor I've seen. The plot is strong the dialogue is clear and the action never stops. Not forgetting the high performance of kung fu!!

I you see this film you will not be disappointed. I would also recommend seeing Drunken Master if you haven't already done so!!!

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