The Cave of the Silken Web
movie
Released February 02, 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.
Runtime
0h 59m
Origin Country
China
Original Language
Chinese
Original Title
盘丝洞
Status
Released
Production Countries
- China
Spoken Languages
- No Language (No Language)
Production Companies
- no logo available
Shanghai Film Company
China
- no logo available
Shanghai Photoplay Company
China
