The Five Venoms

The Five Venoms

6.6IMDb Score
Released:1978-08-12
Genre:Action, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy
Duration:101 min
Country:Hong Kong
Director:Chang Cheh
Actors:Chiang Sheng, Phillip Kwok Chui, Sun Chien, Lu Feng, Lo Meng
Production:Shaw Brothers

Overview:

A dying master sends his last student to check up on five former pupils, who each know a special style of kung-fu.

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