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Shaolin Temple

1982-01-21 · 100 min · ★ 7.0

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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.

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Production details

Directors
Cheung Sing-Yim
Production companies
Chung Yuen Motion Picture Co.
Countries
China, Hong Kong
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 16,157,801

Top Cast

Jet LiJet LiGong Yuen (Jue Yuan)
Yu HaiYu HaiMaster Tan Chuang
Yu ChenghuiYu ChenghuiGeneral Wang Ren Ze
Ding LanDing LanBai Wuxia (Wu Sha)
Hu Jian-QiangHu Jian-QiangWu Kong
Sun JiankuiSun JiankuiSe Kong (Shih Kung)
Liu Huai-LiangLiao Kong
Ji ChunhuaJi ChunhuaChain Gang Guard Tu Ying
Zhang JianwenAbbot Fang Zhang
Yan Di-HuaAbbot Seng Zhi
Wong Kwong-KuenLi Shi Min
Du Chuan-YangWei Kong
Chui Chi-KeungXuan Kong
Xun FengDao Kong
Pan Han-GuangZhi Cao
Henry Fong PingHui Neng
Jiang HongboHui Yin
Shan Qi Bo TongHui Yang
Pan Qing-FuGeneral #1
Su FeiGeneral #2

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