The Shaolin Temple
(1982)
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The Shaolin Temple
(1982)
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Lan Ding | ... |
Bai Wu Xia
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Chun Hua Ji |
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Wang Jue | ... |
Ban Kong
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Liu Huai Liang | ... |
Liao Kong
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Qingfu Pan |
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Cui Zhi Qiang | ... |
Xuan Kong
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Hu Jian Qiang | ... |
Wu Kong
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Wang Guang Quan |
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Wan-On Shing |
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Jian Kui Sun | ... |
Se Kong
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Dihua Yan |
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Du Chuan Yang | ... |
Wei Kong
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Cheng-Hui Yu |
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Hai Yu | ... |
Shi Fu
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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. The monks have to help him, and in the process, they save the true emperor, who rewards them greatly. Based on a true story from Shaolin folklore, but highly fictionalized. Written by Johan Wikberg
This join venture of Hong Kong and mainland China started the 1980's boom of martial arts flicks in China.
Jet Li is the protagonist in this movie and unlike his later works, there is no stunt, no cable, no crane, no other equipment, no special effect, no fake moves, and no artistic creations. Every move is real, and the Hong Kong producers & director ingeniously employed the Chinese martial arts athletes of provincial teams and one from the national team, Jet Li, instead of ordinary actors to perform, thus giving a very realistic view.