Directed by Yuen Woo-ping in his directorial debut, this film didn't just give Jackie his breakout hit; it birthed the "kung fu comedy" genre. The Story: From Punching Bag to Predator
The plot follows (Chan), a low-ranking orphan and servant at a kung fu school who is constantly bullied by his instructors and students. His life takes a sharp turn when he befriends an old beggar named Pai Cheng-tien (played by Yuen Siu-tien, the director's father). Snake In The Eagles Shadow
Unbeknownst to Chien, the beggar is actually the last grandmaster of the style, which is being hunted to extinction by the ruthless Eagle Claw clan, led by the intimidating Lord Sheng Kuan (Hwang Jang-lee). Innovation Through "Cat" Logic Jackie Chan Marathon: Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) Directed by Yuen Woo-ping in his directorial debut,