American Shaolin(1991)
American Shaolin Synopsis
After facing brutal humiliation in the ring, a young karateka travels to China in order to study the ancient art of Shaolin Kung Fu, becoming the first American Shaolin.
American Shaolin (1991) is a action film directed by Lo Yuen-Ming, released on October 1, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Reese Madigan, Trent Bushey, Daniel Dae Kim and Billy Chang. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 96 ratings.
- Director:
- Lo Yuen-Ming
- Writers:
- Keith W. Strandberg
- Production:
- Seasonal Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
American Shaolin (1991) Trailer
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American Shaolin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Reese Madigan
as Drew Carson
- Trent Bushey
Trent Bushey
as Trevor Gottitall
Daniel Dae Kim
as Gao
- Billy Chang
Billy Chang
as Li
- Cliff Lenderman
Cliff Lenderman
as D.S.
Henry O
as San De
Kim Chan
as Master Kwan
- Alice Zhang Hung
Alice Zhang Hung
as Ashena
Jean Louisa Kelly
as Maria
- Mark Swetland
Mark Swetland
as 'Bruce Lee'
Key crew
Directed by Lo Yuen-Ming, written by Keith W. Strandberg.
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American Shaolin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 96 ratings.
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American Shaolin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Shaolin online?
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American Shaolin (1991) is available to stream on wavve, Watcha and TVING, and to rent or buy from wavve. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Shaolin?
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The main cast of American Shaolin (1991) includes Reese Madigan, Trent Bushey, Daniel Dae Kim, Billy Chang and Cliff Lenderman. The film was directed by Lo Yuen-Ming. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Shaolin released?
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American Shaolin was released on October 1, 1991 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is American Shaolin worth watching?
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American Shaolin (1991) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 96 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 American Shaolin?
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Yes. The official American Shaolin trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.