Movie Description
盘丝洞
(1927)Overview
One of the earliest cinematic adaptation of Chinese classic novel Journey to the West. When seeking for food alone, Tang Xuanzang was kept prisoner by seven spider monsters who took the form of seven beautiful women. The Monkey King and the other two of Xuanzang's disciples managed to rescue him with the help of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva/Guanyin. They renounced the desire for lust and continued the quest for Buddhist Scriptures.
Cast
The Spider Queen
Wukong, the monkey
Tang Xuanzang, the pilgrim
Zhu Wuneng, the pig
Sha Wujing, the shark
The Man in White
Second spider spirit
Sandy
yellow flower Daoist spirit
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Facts
Original Title盘丝洞
Status Released
Release Information
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1927-02-02
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 59m
Production CompaniesShanghai Film Company,Shanghai Photoplay Company
Genres
- Adventure
- Fantasy
