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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2008
- Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin works pretty well as a Hong Kong variation on the typical mystery film, albeit with a kung fu twist. Several Shaolin masters have been slaughtered in a robbery in the Hua Mountains. The stolen item turns out to be a kung fu manual purported to contain the secret of the elusive "Snake and Crane" martial arts technique. Not long after the murders, a young fighter named Hsu Yin-Fong (Jackie Chan) emerges on the scene, and flaunts the manual to everyone he comes in contact with during his seemingly aimless journeys. Of course, this sort of reckless behavior leads to numerous fights with onlookers who covet the secrets hidden within the stolen book. Luckily, Yin-Fong has no problem dispatching each and every combatant as they come forward, but to what end?
It's not much of a spoiler to reveal that Chan's character isn't the culprit behind the attacks on the Shaolin monks, but is, of course, a sort of avenging angel. Instead of being a braggart, Yin-Fong is cleverly using a fake book to lure out the real killer, a man said to bear a mysterious scar. After encountering numerous hopefuls eager to bribe or battle him for the manual, Yin-Fong eventually dukes it out with Chien-Tse, the evil head honcho of the Black Dragon Clan who (You guessed it!) wants the real book to rule the martial world. Lots of kicking and punching ensues.
With director Chen Chi-Hwa at the helm, Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin looks and feels a lot more polished than some of Chan's earlier films made under the direction of Lo Wei. Without Lo in the director's chair, Chan's character comes across as sufficiently likable, though he is still light years away from the happy-go-lucky screen persona that would one day be embraced by audiences around the world. Additionally, Nora Miao makes a welcome appearance in the film as Tang Pin-Er, a woman who at one point goes so far as to offer her body to Chan's character in order to gain the priceless kung fu manual (You'll just have to see the movie to find out his response!). There's also a trio of bell-wearing, spear-wielding ninja-like assassins (it's cooler than it sounds) that fight Chan near the end. The rest of the characters remain somewhat forgettable, though there are some fun performances along the way.
Taken in total, Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin ranks as one of Jackie Chan's best films while under contract with Lo Wei's production company. But still, despite some nifty fight scenes (including one with Chan against two cute girls), it's not nearly as enjoyable as acknowledged favorites like Drunken Master or even the less-heralded Fearless Hyena. For what it's worth, most Jackie Chan enthusiasts will probably find Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin to be a decent and suitably entertaining experience. - Розваги
Best kung fu movie Jackie ever made imo
100%
This along with Spiritual Kung Fu...favorite Chan flicks!
This is my most favorite JC movie ever!
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"Godammit! Didn't ya hear what he said?" The English dub in this film was always priceless. I need to track down this film again. It's been years since I've seen it. This and "Martial Monks of Shaolin Temple" are probably my two favorite martial arts movies of all time.
Holy crap! This is one of my FAVORITE of Jackie's early films. Haven't seen it in years, actually. Thanks so much for putting it up and sharing this with everyone. It really kicks ass!
YES! I've been looking all over for this! My favorite of Chan's!
"GODDAMMIT! Didn't you hear what he said!" Haha, you just can't beat old school dubbing, it's part of what makes classics like this in my opinion...that and great fights, which this movie has by the bucketload! In fact I dont think I've ever seen a movie since which can compete in terms of the amount of fighting. 06:42 never get tired of Jackie's 'hands in sleeves somersault'(tm) - cool as hell.
mrmarcus76 Shaolin Vs Lama - another absolute classic, you sir have great taste!
"You're not famous at all. You're notorious. You SUCK!" Got to love this dialog!
GoblinXXX He didn't say-"you suck"he said-"you're thugs", peace.
If only Jackie had brought this character back like he did with Drunken Master!!!!!!???!!???
This guy didn’t need no booze to be absolutely awesome!!!!!
This is the only Jackie Chan movie that I actually enjoyed.
thanks for putting this up, a classic
This kung fu is like chess and Jackie is the grandmaster!
6:40 to 6:53 was some of the best damn kung-fu ive ever seen, i mean he just straight brke that man down. damn i love kung-fu
The beginning music makes me think of Monty Python and the Holy Grail's Beginning.
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a moose once bit my sister...
Thanks Herpo for another great upload.
Thank you for uploading this buddy :-)
have this on VHS one of my faves
yeah i love jackie chan hes so cool. good movie.
5:08 name that hiphop historic sample hahaahhh
WUTANG
First things first man ya fuckin wit tha worst
This was all in the Wu Tang Clan CDs! Greatness! ~lol~
Lei Wulong!!!
Good movie, but the chinese restraunt scenes makes you want to place an order at "No 1 Chinese" up the street and pig out on wing dings.
Classic old school JC picture, pity the quality was poor but a treat all the same.. Thank you sir for sharing.
still have this on VHS somewhere dusty as fuck now I bet lol, watched this a lot when I was a kid feels like another lifetime ago now.
+TheOriginalMoc I remember as a kid I had the collection of ten of these old Chan kung fu movies but when I grew up mother threw them away. I finally thought to buy this movie on dvd and it doesn't even work. Thanks to youtube for being able to have it.
1:53 is the theme song to "Roots!" lol
I remember having this on tape and rewinding this scene and laughing at "Goddammit didn't you hear what he said?"
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Love that guy's voice.
You' re not famous.... you're notorious..... you're thugs....
The dub from the second guy priceless
great movie
5:06 YA BEST PROTECT YA NECK
On god ill let you try my wu tang style
Love this film having watched it a lot during the early 80s. One thing that puzzled me was the Dragon Spear as it was mentioned a few times in the film, along with the Snake and Crane book, but never seen.. Was it edited out or just meant to be mythical?
You gotta be quick to catch a brief look at the so called snake and crane book...
thanks. Need more gordon lui and shaw brothers
저기가 우리나라 국보급 유물인 종묘에서 촬영을 했네요 !
Quando vão por esse filme em português? É bem melhor, completo e não aos pedaços.
best jackie flick, then again all his old shit were great
soundtrack at begining is the exact same for Montey Python Search for the Holy Grail.
I love kung fu movies. . . . . . am cosmo. . . . . .
The credits fight is cut in this version, but anyway thanks for sharing.
gotta love the high pitch talking man..lol.
Yea! Old school!!
They must have had lots of caffiene around in ancient china. They all seem so energetic and on edge.
2:40 pose of the video means you don't fuck with this
And the colors of the intro are fashioned after the Astropop. Who says you cant have it all?
so many wutang samples
A pity they abbreviated the opening fight sequence on this version and plastered credits over it, that was one incredible piece of fight choreography. The original cut was better.
When I first watched this movie in the cinema as a kid in Barbados, I thought that the opening scenes' choreography was worth more than the price of admisssion
So glad to hear others say it, worked in a famous video rental store in the early 80’s. The Hong Kong version was there on vhs in the Chinese Section. The opening scene against the red background left me dumb founded. Very hard to find now, movie rights must be a real mess. That version seems to be like chasing a dragon 🐉
Agreed brother they effed it up.
was wondering where that came from. Thought it was actually asian too from the sound,lol. They appeared to have swiped alot of soundtracks from other filsm while making these. Bruce Lee The Invincible has sound bits from Star Wars in it.
yeah, but he doesn't look like that in his other films, even his old ones.
why do all these Kung fu movies have the Roots theme music? lol
This was not a slave movie called roots, its a kung fu movie. But the music was a-ight.
This is where they got the lei wulong char for tekken 2
So many memories as a kid;
shaolin v lama
master killa
iron man
wu tang death squad
kid with the golden arm
etc
lil basterds now adays don't know!!!
Yea, this movie was always my favorite. I think in part because the dubbing was extra terrible.
Ting brothers got pwned
8:36 - "Brave Archer" ripoff. :P
8 steps of the snake?
@IndigoBipolarGemini Hokuto Shin Ken.
is jackie wearing make-up?!?!
IS THAT THE SONG FROM ROOTS
That guy speaking in the introduction... Dude sounds just like Trump giving a speech!
Do u got the full movie
HAHAHAHAHA PART 03:55 x'D
🤯🤯🤯your not famous your just well known
Hehehehe... You suck.
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