# The Five Venoms (1978) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/five-deadly-venoms-1978/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 85% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | Chang Cheh |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 101 min |

## Quick answer

The Five Venoms (1978) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Shaw Brothers at its most gleefully schematic — five styles, five suspects, and a mystery structure the genre rarely att Metascore 74/100. Directed by Chang Cheh.

## Critics consensus

Shaw Brothers at its most gleefully schematic — five styles, five suspects, and a mystery structure the genre rarely attempted.

## Synopsis

A dying master sends his last student to check up on five former pupils, who each know a special style of kung-fu.

## Cast

Chiang Sheng, Phillip Kwok Chui, Sun Chien, Lu Feng, Lo Meng, Wai Pak, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Dick Wei

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Five Venoms worth watching?**
The Five Venoms holds a 78% Celluloid Score. Shaw Brothers at its most gleefully schematic — five styles, five suspects, and a mystery structure the genre rarely attempted.

**What is The Five Venoms about?**
A dying master sends his last student to check up on five former pupils, who each know a special style of kung-fu.

**Who directed The Five Venoms?**
The Five Venoms (1978) was directed by Chang Cheh.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Five Venoms?**
78% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 85%, Metascore 74/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 7.3/10.

**Where can I watch The Five Venoms?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Five Venoms page for current options.

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