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.
| Title | The Cave of the Silken Web |
|---|---|
| Year | 1927 |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy, Horror |
| Country | China |
| Studio | Shanghai Film Company, Shanghai Photoplay Company |
| Cast | Yin Mingzhu, Ng Man-Chiu, Jiang Meikang, Zhou Hongquan, Zhan Jiali, Rongzhu He |
| Crew | Wu Cheng'en (Novel), Dan Ganting (Director of Photography), Dan Duyu (Director), Guan Ji'an (Screenplay) |
| Keyword | silent film |
| Release | Feb 02, 1927 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb | 5.10 / 10 by 7 users |
| Popularity | 1 |
| Budget | 0 |
| Revenue | 0 |
| Language | No Language |
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