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Your kung fu master might be plotting to murder your entire bloodline. Awkward!
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Snake Deadly Act (1980)

Betrayal-coreRetro martial arts chaosTeacher-student nightmare

Overview

ComedyAction

Kwok Chung is a righteous rich kid whose hobby is to fight and brawl. One encounter nearly gets him killed, but he is saved by Yueh (Fong Hak On), the Snake Fist Master. Yueh befriends and teaches Kwok the deadly art of the snake. Soon, Kwok realizes that his teacher has more in common with a snake than just techniques. He's being set up by his teacher, and his family is also targeted for murder!

Flag of HKHKCantonese
Content warning
Blind loyaltyClass privilegeSurvival instinct

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Genuine Snake Fist technique performed by actual martial artists

Acting

Fong Hak On's deliciously sinister turn as the traitorous master

Best for:Friends: Group watch for maximum WTF reactions during the teacher reveal·Binge: Double feature with another snake-themed Shaw Brothers flick
Heads up:Violence: Vintage Shaw Brothers blood spray and bone-crunching finishing moves
Wilson Tong Wai-Shing

Director

Wilson Tong Wai-Shing

ReleasedJan 17, 1980
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StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Million film company

Top Cast

Wilson Tong Wai-Shing

Wilson Tong Wai-Shing

Kuo Ah Pao

Fung Hak-On

Fung Hak-On

Yu Yee

Angela Mao Ying

Angela Mao Ying

Brothel Mamasan

Bolo Yeung

Bolo Yeung

Phillip Ko Fai

Phillip Ko Fai

Cheng Kang-Yeh

Cheng Kang-Yeh

Michael Chan Wai-Man

Michael Chan Wai-Man

Casino boss

Peter Chan Lung

Peter Chan Lung

Ho Pak-Kwong

Ho Pak-Kwong

Yeung Wah

Yeung Wah

Teacher / Rascal

Tai Bo

Tai Bo

Cheung Chok-Chow

Cheung Chok-Chow

Gambler

Ng Kit-Keung

Ng Kit-Keung

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Wilson Tong directed himself in a supporting role while also playing the lead antagonist's rival—truly wearing every hat.

Cultural

Snake-style kung fu emphasizes fluid, deceptive strikes mimicking serpent attacks—making Yueh's betrayal thematically baked into his fighting style.

YouTube

Snake Deadly Act (1980) original trailer

Snake Deadly Act (1980) original trailer

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