{"product_id":"snake-in-the-monkeys-shadow-aka-hou-hsing-kou-shou-1979","title":"Snake in the Monkey's Shadow A.K.A. Monkey Fist and Snake • 猴形扣手 (1979)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnake in the Monkey's Shadow\u003c\/strong\u003e (1979), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eMonkey Fist and Snake\u003c\/strong\u003e, was originally released as \u003cstrong\u003e猴形扣手\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eHóu Xíng Kòu Shǒu\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eHau Ying Kau Sau\u003c\/strong\u003e). Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eCheung Sum\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eGoldig Films (H.K.) Ltd.\u003c\/strong\u003e, this independent Hong Kong kung fu classic stars \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Cheung Ng-long\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWilson Tong Wai-shing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCharlie Chan Yiu-lam\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePomson Shi\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHau Chiu-sing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTong Tin-hei\u003c\/strong\u003e. Blending traditional kung fu, lighthearted comedy, and imaginative fight choreography, the film has become a cult favorite among collectors looking beyond the major Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest productions. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors seeking rare Hong Kong martial arts films on DVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLung is a humble fishmonger who dreams of becoming a skilled martial artist, but his carefree nature often gets him into trouble. After humiliating members of a powerful local family, he becomes caught in a violent conflict involving rival kung fu schools and deadly Snake Style assassins determined to eliminate anyone who stands in their way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the guidance of an unconventional master, Lung develops his skills through demanding training before discovering that combining the unpredictable movements of Monkey Style with his existing techniques offers the only chance of defeating his ruthless enemies. The result is a fast-paced finale filled with inventive kung fu and classic independent Hong Kong action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSnake in the Monkey's Shadow\u003c\/em\u003e showcases energetic choreography built around Snake Style, Monkey Style, and traditional drunken boxing techniques. Creative training methods, balancing exercises, wooden dummy practice, and fluid animal-style combat distinguish the film from many martial arts releases of its era, culminating in a memorable showdown between contrasting fighting styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate \u003cem\u003eSnake in the Monkey's Shadow\u003c\/em\u003e as one of the hidden gems of independent Hong Kong kung fu cinema. John Cheung delivers an engaging lead performance, while Wilson Tong and Charlie Chan provide formidable Snake Style opponents. Its inventive choreography, entertaining training sequences, and animal-style combat have earned the film a loyal following among fans of classic kung fu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during the boom of late-1970s independent kung fu films, \u003cem\u003eSnake in the Monkey's Shadow\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrated that smaller studios could produce memorable martial arts classics outside the Shaw Brothers system. Its combination of comedy, animal-style kung fu, and imaginative choreography helped establish it as a cult favorite that continues to be discovered by collectors decades after its original release.\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\u003eSnake in the Monkey's Shadow\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonkey Fist and Snake\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnake Fist vs. the Dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate international title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e猴形扣手\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e猴形扣手\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHóu Xíng Kòu Shǒu\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHau Ying Kau Sau\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 Cheung Sum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alex Gouw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheung Sum, Wilson Tong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilson Tong, Hsin Shen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chow Fook-liang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tony Fan (Fan Chuan-lin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fan Kung-wing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goldig Films (H.K.) Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Cheung Ng-long, Wilson Tong Wai-shing, Charlie Chan Yiu-lam, Pomson Shi, Hau Chiu-sing, Tong Tin-hei\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 Dubbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut (Feature approximately 100 Minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1979\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\"\u003eExplore More Martial Arts Movie Collections\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung 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\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\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\/animal-style-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eAnimal Style 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":7778821734451,"sku":"000059","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/SnakeInTheMonkeysShadowBox-removebg-preview_1.png?v=1778183036","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/snake-in-the-monkeys-shadow-aka-hou-hsing-kou-shou-1979","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}