# Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin (1978)

> A guarded kung fu fighter becomes the target of rival clans while pursuing his own answer to a mystery surrounding a vanished martial arts manual.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21903

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Action, Drama
- Director: Chen Chi-Hwa
- Cast: Jackie Chan, Nora Miao, Kim Chung-ran, Lee Yeong-Guk, Lau Nga-Ying, Miao Tian, Lee Man-Tai, Chin Kang
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078251/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: energetic, suspenseful, playful, kung fu movie night, classic action marathon

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