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18 Shaolin Golden Boys
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18 Shaolin Golden Boys

1996-07-03 · 90 min · ★ 7.0

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Rocky, an American martial-arts student who leaves San Francisco for the famous Shaolin temple, where he proves his kung-fu prowess by dodging the abbot's mystical laser beams and performing other feats of skill. Rocky is then allowed to join the Shaolin as a student, and later helps the monks defeat a gang of thieves, led by the evil Pao, who wants to steal an invaluable Flying Horse statue from the temple.

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Directors
To Wai Tat
Production companies
Sam Po Film Co.
Countries
China, Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yu RongguangYu Rongguang
Cherie Chan Siu-HaCherie Chan Siu-Ha
Willie Chi Tin-SangWillie Chi Tin-Sang
Shing Fui-OnShing Fui-On
William Ho
Billy Chow Bei-leiBilly Chow Bei-lei
Law Chi

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