Shaolin Temple(1982)
Overview
The Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, who installs himself as emperor in the East Capital. The son of one of his slave workers escapes to the Shaolin Temple, learns kung fu, and sets out to kill the traitor who killed his father.
Director
Cheung Sing-Yim
Studio
Chung Yuen Motion Picture Co.
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Jet Li
as Gong Yuen (Jue Yuan)
Yu Hai
as Master Tan Chuang
Yu Chenghui
as General Wang Ren Ze
Ding Lan
as Bai Wuxia (Wu Sha)
Hu Jian-Qiang
as Wu Kong
Sun Jiankui
as Se Kong (Shih Kung)
Liu Huai-Liang
as Liao Kong
Ji Chunhua
as Chain Gang Guard Tu Ying
Zhang Jianwen
as Abbot Fang Zhang
Yan Di-Hua
as Abbot Seng Zhi
Wong Kwong-Kuen
as Li Shi Min
Du Chuan-Yang
as Wei Kong
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
7 / 10
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
Chung Yuen Motion Picture Co.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shaolin Temple?▼
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What is Shaolin Temple about?▼
The Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, who installs himself as emperor in the East Capital. The son of one of his slave workers escapes to the Shaolin Temple, learns kung fu, and sets out to kill the traitor who killed his father.
Who directed Shaolin Temple?▼
Shaolin Temple was directed by Cheung Sing-Yim and released in 1982. It is a action film.
How long is Shaolin Temple?▼
Shaolin Temple has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Shaolin Temple?▼
The cast of Shaolin Temple includes Jet Li as Gong Yuen (Jue Yuan), Yu Hai as Master Tan Chuang, Yu Chenghui as General Wang Ren Ze, Ding Lan as Bai Wuxia (Wu Sha), Hu Jian-Qiang as Wu Kong and more.
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