The Curse of the Yellow Snake

The Curse of the Yellow Snake

1963 · 100 min · ★ 6.5 · Thriller, Crime

A Chinese cult bent on taking over the world uses an idol called The Golden Reptile that they believe can give them the power to achieve their goal.

Directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb · Written by Janne Furch

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