Movie
The Cave of the Silken Web
5.4/10
1927
0h 59m
zh
Adventure
Fantasy
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.
Director
Dan Duyu
Writers
Guan Ji'an
Movie Information
Release Date
February 2, 1927
Runtime
0h 59m
Status
Released
Original Language
zh
Vote Count
8
Production
Shanghai Film Company
Shanghai Photoplay Company
