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Shaolin Temple (1982)

Directed by Cheung Yam-Yim

Action | Eastern

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.

Length 100 minutes

Actors

Jet Li | Yu Hai | Chenghui Yu | Ji Chun-Hua | Ding Lan | Hu Jian Qiang | Jiankui Sun | Liu Huai Liang | Zhang Jian | Yan Di Hua | Wang Guang Quan | Du Chuan Yang | Cui Zhi Qiang | Cham Fung | Pan Han-Guang | Henry Fong Ping

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
02/27/2017Home TheaterStreamingVideo on Demand7 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Jet Li’s debut and the first Hong Kong martial arts film to be shot in China! The on-location shooting really does set this film apart from all the other Hong Kong martial arts films. It gives the movie a much more authentic look and feel.

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