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Snake-Crane Secret (1978): Cast

Snake-Crane Secret (1978) movie poster

Snake-Crane Secret is a 1978 action film starring Wu Ma, Wang Hsieh and Dean Shek Tin. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Snake-Crane Secret (1978) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genre
Action
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Snake-Crane Secret About?

The premise of Snake-Crane Secret without spoilers.

A fast‑paced martial‑arts action film follows a family fighting for survival against relentless foes while protecting the Sacred Kung Fu manual that embodies the Snake‑Crane style. As deceit, betrayal, mistrust and clashes of traditional values emerge, spectacular fight sequences erupt to keep the secret from falling into the wrong hands.

Snake-Crane Secret Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • nunchaku
  • qing dynasty
  • woman fights a man
  • family relationships
  • wrong
  • book
  • secret
  • kung fu
  • crane the bird
  • martial arts training
  • chop socky
  • forest
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  • gi
  • stick fight
  • bo staff
  • cult film
  • jujitsu
  • mixed martial arts
  • karate chop
  • karate kick
  • karate
  • kung fu fighting
  • kung fu classic
  • sword fight
  • duel
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • uncle
  • ambush
  • male female relationship
  • stabbed with a sword
  • spear
  • katana sword
  • violence
  • stylized violence
  • fistfight
  • brawl
  • martial artist
  • martial arts master
  • hand to hand combat
  • combat
  • disarming someone
  • battle
  • fight
  • tai chi
  • warrior
  • tough guy
  • two man army
  • action hero
  • hero
  • yin and yang
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Cast & crew

Snake-Crane Secret Cast & Characters

Wu Ma leads the cast, with Wang Hsieh as Tie Yi-Fei and Dean Shek Tin as Shao Ting San.

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FAQ

Snake-Crane Secret FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Snake-Crane Secret, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Snake-Crane Secret?

Snake-Crane Secret runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Snake-Crane Secret released?

Snake-Crane Secret was released in 1978.

Who is in the cast of Snake-Crane Secret?

Snake-Crane Secret stars Wu Ma, Wang Hsieh as Tie Yi-Fei and Dean Shek Tin as Shao Ting San, among 7 credited actors.

Does Snake-Crane Secret have a post-credit scene?

No. Snake-Crane Secret has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Snake-Crane Secret in?

The original language of Snake-Crane Secret is Chinese.

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