The Five Venoms (1978)

In the shadowy world of martial arts, a dying master imparts his final task to his last protégé. The mission: to trace the paths of five former disciples, each armed with a distinct and potent kung-fu style inspired by the Centipede, Snake, Scorpion, Lizard, and Toad. As the cryptic title suggests, these are the Five Venoms. The master's fear is that their lethal skills may fall into the abyss of malevolence, unleashing chaos. The final student, a jack of all styles yet master of none, is thrust into a labyrinth of treachery and deceit. Aided by his rudimentary knowledge of each style, he must distinguish friend from foe among the five, forging an alliance with the virtuous against the villainous. Yet, greed and duplicity lurk around every corner, clouding his judgment and skewing his loyalties. The task is further complicated by a veil of anonymity. The master, in his wisdom or folly, had trained each of his pupils behind masks, shrouding their identities. This secrecy extends among the five, some of whom remain strangers to each other, adding layers of intrigue to the final student's quest. In this ballet of betrayal and trust, the power of kung-fu is not just a weapon but a test of character. The Five Venoms is a mesmerizing saga that leaves you questioning: who can the final student trust enough to team up with in this poisonous game of survival?

The Five Venoms is an action movie featuring Chiang Sheng and directed by Chang Cheh.

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