The Five Venoms (1978)

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

Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy

What to watch after The Five Venoms

• The Big Boss (1971) — Same subject: martial arts
• Fist of Fury (1972) — Ni Kuang worked on both
• Reign of Assassins (2010) — Same feel: assertive, dramatic
• A Better Tomorrow II (1987) — Two steps away in the credits
• Bullet in the Head (1990) — Two steps away in the credits
• The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) — Ni Kuang wrote for both