Shaolin Temple

Original title: Shao Lin si

19821982
Not RatedNot Rated
1h 40min

Jet Li in Shao Lin si (1982)

A young man, hounded by a psychopathic general, learns martial arts at the Shaolin temple to avenge his father's death. To achieve this he forgoes a budding romance with his kungfu master's ... Read allA young man, hounded by a psychopathic general, learns martial arts at the Shaolin temple to avenge his father's death. To achieve this he forgoes a budding romance with his kungfu master's daughter, a shepherdess.A young man, hounded by a psychopathic general, learns martial arts at the Shaolin temple to avenge his father's death. To achieve this he forgoes a budding romance with his kungfu master's daughter, a shepherdess.

Director
- Hsin-Yen Chang
Writers
- Hau Sit(screenplay by)
- Shau-Chang Lu(screenplay by)
Stars

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Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination

Shao Lin si (1982)

Shao Lin si (1982)

Shao Lin si (1982)

Shao Lin si (1982)

Chenghui Yu and Qingfu Pan in Shao Lin si (1982)

Chenghui Yu and Qingfu Pan in Shao Lin si (1982)

Chenghui Yu in Shao Lin si (1982)

Chenghui Yu in Shao Lin si (1982)

Jet Li in Shao Lin si (1982)

Jet Li, Lan Ding, and Hai Yu in Shao Lin si (1982)

Jet Li in Shao Lin si (1982)

Jet Li and Guangquan Wang in Shao Lin si (1982)

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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. —Johan Wikberg

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Genres
- Action
- Drama
Certificate
- Not Rated
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
The film grossed over RMB 10 million at a time when a ticket cost 0.1 to 0.15 RMB. Over 70 million tickets were sold. An estimated 50 million audience watched it during its theatrical run in Mainland China.

Alternate versions
UK versions are cut by 8 secs and remove all footage of sheep being stabbed and strangled.

Connections
Featured in Dragons of the Orient (1988)

Top review

10/10

Just GREAT!

I love this movie. In fact, when I saw it, I started to love kung fu movies. Why? If you have seen this movie you will know why. Don't ask, just see it. Because this is the greatest kung fu movie ever made. No "Hero", no "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", this movie is the best. Great story, even greater fights - what else do you need? This is the first Jet Li's movie and it made him star.

I will not tell you the story. See the movie and you will know it. If I could, I woul give "Shaolin Temple" not 10 but 20/10. Well, I can't...

But now I am wasting your time. Don't waste time with reading comments, just go and see this great movie!

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AzSumTuk
Feb 19, 2006

Release date
- January 21, 1982 (Hong Kong)
Countries of origin
- China
- Hong Kong
Language
- Mandarin
Also known as
- The Shaolin Temple
Filming locations
- Shaolin Monastery, Henan, China
Production companies
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Budget
- CN¥1,200,000 (estimated)

See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

Runtime
- 1h 40min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1

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