The Cave of the Silken Web
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.
About The Cave of the Silken Web (1927)
Released in 1927, The Cave of the Silken Web is a adventure and fantasy film from Shanghai Film Company (China). It was directed by Dan Duyu and written by Guan Ji'an. The cast is led by Yin Mingzhu, Ng Man-Chiu, Jiang Meikang, Zhou Hongquan and Zhan Jiali. With a runtime of 59m, the film averages 5.4/10 across 8 TMDB ratings.
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