{"product_id":"five-deadly-venoms-shaw-brothers-1978","title":"Five Deadly Venoms A.K.A. The Five Venoms • 五毒 (1978)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Deadly Venoms\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Five Venoms\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts classic produced by \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e and directed by \u003cstrong\u003eChang Cheh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eChiang Sheng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSun Chien\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Kwok\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLo Meng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLu Feng\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWei Pai\u003c\/strong\u003e, this groundbreaking film introduced audiences to the legendary Venom Mob and forever changed martial arts cinema. Famous for its masked fighters, distinctive animal-based kung fu styles, and ingenious mystery storyline, it remains one of the most influential Shaw Brothers productions ever made. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who appreciate authentic Hong Kong martial arts cinema on physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFearing his greatest students have abandoned honor for greed, an aging kung fu master sends his youngest disciple on one final mission. His task is to find a retired ally, recover a hidden fortune, and determine which of the master's former pupils can still be trusted before innocent lives are lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisguised behind secret identities, the five former students scatter across the countryside, each hiding extraordinary martial arts abilities based on deadly creatures. As alliances shift and betrayals multiply, the young disciple discovers that identifying friend from enemy may be even more dangerous than facing the Venoms themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe film's greatest innovation is its five distinctive animal fighting systems. Each masked master specializes in a unique style inspired by one of the Five Venoms: the lightning-fast Snake, relentless Centipede, deadly Scorpion, agile Lizard, and nearly indestructible Toad. Rather than simply giving each fighter different techniques, Chang Cheh builds every battle around the strengths and weaknesses of these styles, creating unforgettable matchups that have fascinated martial arts fans for decades. The colorful masks, secret identities, and extraordinary choreography helped make the Venom styles instantly recognizable throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFive Deadly Venoms\u003c\/em\u003e launched one of the most celebrated acting teams in Hong Kong cinema. The chemistry between Chiang Sheng, Sun Chien, Philip Kwok, Lo Meng, Lu Feng, and Wei Pai established the foundation for the legendary Venom Mob, whose films became synonymous with athletic choreography and creative storytelling throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s. Its combination of mystery, martial arts, and unforgettable characters has made it one of the essential titles in every serious Shaw Brothers collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFew martial arts films have had a greater influence on the genre than \u003cem\u003eFive Deadly Venoms\u003c\/em\u003e. Its inventive blend of detective mystery, ensemble storytelling, and animal-inspired kung fu styles introduced a fresh approach to action filmmaking that inspired countless directors around the world. Nearly five decades after its release, the film remains the definitive introduction to the Venom Mob and one of the most recognizable classics in the history of Shaw Brothers Studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive Deadly Venoms\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Five Venoms\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e五毒\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e五毒\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWǔ Dú\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNg Duk\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cho Wai-Kei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiang Hsing-Lung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiang Sheng, Sun Chien, Philip Kwok, Lo Meng, Lu Feng, Wei Pai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eContinue Your Kung Fu Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/1970s-kung-fu-movies\"\u003e1970s Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/venom-mob-movies\"\u003eVenom Mob Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7732420182067,"sku":"000024","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/FiveDeadlyVenomsBox-removebg-preview_1.png?v=1778078007","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/five-deadly-venoms-shaw-brothers-1978","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}