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Shaolin Temple

Original title: Shao Lin si
  • 19821982
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 40min
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
4.2K
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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.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
4.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Hsin-Yen Chang
  • Writers
    • Hau Sit(screenplay by)
    • Shau-Chang Lu(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jet Li
    • Hai Yu
    • Chenghui Yu
Top credits
  • Director
    • Hsin-Yen Chang
  • Writers
    • Hau Sit(screenplay by)
    • Shau-Chang Lu(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jet Li
    • Hai Yu
    • Chenghui Yu
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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

    Top cast

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    Jet Li
    Jet Li
    • Jue Yuanas Jue Yuan
    Hai Yu
    • Tan Zong Shi Fuas Tan Zong Shi Fu
    Chenghui Yu
    • Wng Renzeas Wng Renze
    Lan Ding
    • Bai Wuxiaas Bai Wuxia
    Jianqiang Hu
    • Wu Kongas Wu Kong
    Jiankui Sun
    • Se Kongas Se Kong
    Huailiang Liu
    • Liao Kongas Liao Kong
    Chunhua Ji
    Chunhua Ji
    • Tu Yingas Tu Ying
    • (as Chun Hua Ji)
    Jianwen Zhang
    • Fang Zhangas Fang Zhang
    Lichang Bian
    Guoan Chen
    Szu-Ying Chien
    Szu-Ying Chien
    Zhiqiang Cui
    • Xuan Kongas Xuan Kong
    Chuanyang Du
    • Wei Kongas Wei Kong
    Henry Fong
    Henry Fong
    • Hui Nengas Hui Neng
    • (as Ping Fang)
    Hongbo Jiang
    • Hui Yinas Hui Yin
    Hanguang Pan
    • Zhi Caoas Zhi Cao
    Qingfu Pan
    • Wang Jiangas Wang Jiang
    • Director
      • Hsin-Yen Chang
    • Writers
      • Hau Sit(screenplay by)
      • Shau-Chang Lu(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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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
    7th centurybased on folktalebaldnessemperorshaolin55 more
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    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • 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)

    User reviews23

    Review
    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

    Details

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    • 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
      • Golden Harvest Company
      • Chung Yuen Motion Picture Company
      • Towa Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CN¥1,200,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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

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