Shadow - Snake In The Eagles

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

Before he was a global household name, Jackie Chan was often pushed to be the "next Bruce Lee"—a stoic, brooding warrior that simply didn’t fit his natural talent for physical comedy. Everything changed in 1978 with the release of . Snake In The Eagles Shadow

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). Directed by Yuen Woo-ping in his directorial debut,