Shaolin Temple(1982)
少林寺
Shaolin Temple Synopsis
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.
Shaolin Temple (1982) is a action film directed by Cheung Sing-Yim, released on January 21, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jet Li, Yu Hai, Yu Chenghui and Ding Lan. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 146 ratings.
- Director:
- Cheung Sing-Yim
- Writers:
- Sit Hau, Lo Siu-Cheung
- Producers:
- Liao Yi-Yuan
- Cinematographer:
- Chau Pak-Ling
- Composer:
- Wong Lap-Ping
- Production:
- Chung Yuen Motion Picture Co.
- Revenue:
- $16,157,801
- Status:
- Released
Shaolin Temple (1982) Trailer
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Shaolin Temple Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jet Li
as Gong Yuen (Jue Yuan)
Yu Hai
as Master Tan Chuang
Yu Chenghui
as General Wang Ren Ze
Ding Lan
as Bai Wuxia (Wu Sha)
Hu Jian-Qiang
as Wu Kong
Sun Jiankui
as Se Kong (Shih Kung)
- Liu Huai-Liang
Liu Huai-Liang
as Liao Kong
Ji Chunhua
as Chain Gang Guard Tu Ying
- Zhang Jianwen
Zhang Jianwen
as Abbot Fang Zhang
- Yan Di-Hua
Yan Di-Hua
as Abbot Seng Zhi
- Wong Kwong-Kuen
Wong Kwong-Kuen
as Li Shi Min
- Du Chuan-Yang
Du Chuan-Yang
as Wei Kong
Key crew
Directed by Cheung Sing-Yim, written by Sit Hau and Lo Siu-Cheung, produced by Liao Yi-Yuan.
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Shaolin Temple Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 146 ratings.
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Shaolin Temple – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shaolin Temple online?
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Shaolin Temple (1982) is available to stream on IndieFlix and Eternal Family, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shaolin Temple?
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The main cast of Shaolin Temple (1982) includes Jet Li, Yu Hai, Yu Chenghui, Ding Lan and Hu Jian-Qiang. The film was directed by Cheung Sing-Yim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shaolin Temple released?
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Shaolin Temple was released on January 21, 1982 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Shaolin Temple worth watching?
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Shaolin Temple (1982) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 146 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shaolin Temple?
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Yes. The official Shaolin Temple trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.