"Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" is a rock-shattering work that set off a wave of Hong Kong-made kung fu comedy.
The film was made in 1978. Siyuan Company boldly used Yuan Heping, who was a martial artist, as the director, and was performed by the unknown Jackie Chan. After it was released, it caused a sensation in Hong Kong, Japan, and Southeast Asia, and his performance directly followed Bruce Lee, creating the trend of kung fu comedy movies, which lasted for decades. The martial arts scene in this film is a representative work of Yuan Heping's style. The real kung fu of the hard bridge and the hard horse and the humorous action design completely highlight Jackie Chan's agility and skill.
After several failed attempts, Jackie Chan fought a beautiful turnaround with "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" in the hands of Siyuan Company and Director Yuan Heping. This film not only set off a box office frenzy in Hong Kong, but also swept Southeast Asia, creating the trend of kung fu comedies. In the film, Jackie Chan gives full play to his comedy talent, incorporates comedy performance into martial arts, and begins to walk out of Bruce Lee's shadow and form his own style. Jackie Chan was born in Hong Kong on April 7, 1954, her original name was Jackie Chan . His father was born in Hong Kong after taking this name. In 1961, he worshipped Yu Jim-Yuen , the master of Peking opera at the time , as his teacher. Little Jackie Chan got the first stage name " Jackie Chan ", which was jointly called " Painted Faces " with Sammo Hung , Corey Yuen and Yuan Biao , and then started with " Jackie Chan " He worked as a martial artist. In 1971, he participated in Bruce Lee's "Jing Wu Men" stunt work. Later, he was favored by director Luo Wei and named him "Jackie Chan". He inherited Bruce Lee's image from "New Jing Wu Men" in 76, but he was unsuccessful. Until "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" and " Drunk Monkey in the Tiger's Eyes " finally made Jackie Chan soar into the sky, he also forged the martial arts style of lively elves and comedic actions. Jackie Chan's " The Young Master ", "Plan A", "A series of works such as " Police Story " and "Dragon Brother and Tiger Brother" dominate Asia. In the 1990s, Jackie Chan once again entered Hollywood, conquering Hollywood with " Rumble in the Bronx ", "Thunderbolt", "Rush Hour", etc., creating box office myths, becoming a top international star and becoming the pride of Chinese movies.