The Shaolin Temple

– The Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, who installs himself as emperor in the East Cap..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
1982
Original Name:
少林寺
The Shaolin Temple (1982) - Also known as 少林寺

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. Based on a true story from Shaolin folklore, but highly fictionalized.

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The Shaolin Temple (1982) - Trailer

Language:

Mandarin

MPAA Content-Rating:
UNRATED

Director:

Hao Fang

Writer:

Fu-Wen Chung

Main Actors:

Sonny Yu, Yung-Hsin Chao, Ying Bai, Shao-Peng Chen

Plot:

The Wu Tang seek to destroy the Shaolin Temple. The monks of Shaolin pin their hopes on a lone disciple to hold back the Wu horde. Training him are various teachers, including two crippled masters.

Production:

All Channel Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.7/10