The Five Venoms
A dying master sends his last student to check up on five former pupils, who each know a special style of kung-fu.
Release Year
1978
Runtime
101 min
Audience Score
6.6
Genres
Action, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy
Story Snapshot
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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