
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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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...
The Cave of the Silken Web (1927) was directed by Dan Duyu. The film is a Adventure, Fantasy production with a runtime of 0h 59m, rated 5.4/10.
The Cave of the Silken Web runs 0h 59m (59 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.4/10 from 8 votes. Genre: Adventure, Fantasy.
The Cave of the Silken Web is rated 5.4/10 by 8 viewers — below average. A good pick for Adventure and Fantasy fans.