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The Cave of the Silken Web
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.
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The Cave of the Silken Web was released February 2, 1927. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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More about The Cave of the Silken Web
Cast
Yin MingzhuThe Spider Queen
Peizhen XiaSecond spider spiritCredits
- Directed by
- Dan Duyu
- Written by
- Guan Ji'an, Wu Cheng'en
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Chinese
- Original title
- 盘丝洞
Production
- Shanghai Film CompanyChina
- Shanghai Photoplay Company