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Shaolin(2011)

2h 11mAction, DramaMandarin
6.9/10
413 user ratings

In a land torn by strife, the righteous monks of Shaolin stand as a beacon of hope for the oppressed masses.

Overview

China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan or rescue and escape.

Director

Benny Chan

Studio

JCE Movies

Budget

$29M

Revenue

$34M

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Cast

Andy Lau

Andy Lau

as Hou Chieh / Chingchueh

Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung

Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung

as Tsao Man

Fan Bingbing

Fan Bingbing

as Madam Hou

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

as Wudao

Wu Jing

Wu Jing

as Chingneng

Yu Shaoqun

Yu Shaoqun

as Chinghai

Xing Yu

Xing Yu

as Chingkung

Yu Hai

Yu Hai

as Abbot

Xiong Xinxin

Xiong Xinxin

as Solungtu

Michelle Bai

Michelle Bai

as Singer

Sang Weilin

as Yan Cheng

Shi Xiaohong

Shi Xiaohong

as Sung Hu

Where to Watch

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2011

Runtime

2h 11m

Language

Mandarin

Rating

6.9 / 10

Budget

$29M

Box Office

$34M

Production Companies

JCE Movies • Huayi Brothers Pictures 浙江华谊兄弟影业 • Emperor Motion Pictures

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Where can I watch Shaolin?

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What is Shaolin about?

China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan or rescue and escape.

Who directed Shaolin?

Shaolin was directed by Benny Chan and released in 2011. It is a action, drama film.

How long is Shaolin?

Shaolin has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).

Who stars in Shaolin?

The cast of Shaolin includes Andy Lau as Hou Chieh / Chingchueh, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung as Tsao Man, Fan Bingbing as Madam Hou, Jackie Chan as Wudao, Wu Jing as Chingneng and more.

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