Shaolin Abbot(1979)
少林英雄榜
He is Judge and Jury... and there is no appeal!
Shaolin Abbot Synopsis
While international favorite David Chiang was best known for his roles as a grinning, streetwise, fighter in many Chang Cheh-directed classics, he rarely played a noble warrior monk. But here he portrays the great Chih Shim, the monk who saved the Southern Shaolin Temple. Making this production all the more notable is Lo Lieh, Shaws' first international star, who returns to a role he also made famous - that of Shaolin renegade Pai Mei. This, and even more, makes for a true martial arts epic of the first order.
Shaolin Abbot (1979) is a action film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, released on July 11, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Lo Lieh, Ching Miao and Eddie Koo Koon Chung. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Ho Meng-Hua
- Writers:
- Ni Kuang
- Producers:
- Run Run Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Yau Kei
- Composer:
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
Shaolin Abbot Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Chiang Da-Wei
as Monk Chi San
Lo Lieh
as Pai Mei
Ching Miao
as Mr. Li
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
as Tao Te
Lily Li
as Wu Mei
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
as Li Jin-Lun
Yang Chi-Ching
as Wu Chan
Chiang Tao
as Tibetan Lama
Helen Poon Bing-Seung
as Miss Jinbao
Si Wai
as Emperor
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan
as Shaolin recruit Hong Xi-Guan
Chan Shen
as Dan Tian-Gang
Key crew
Directed by Ho Meng-Hua, written by Ni Kuang, produced by Run Run Shaw.
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Shaolin Abbot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 14 ratings.
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Shaolin Abbot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shaolin Abbot online?
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Shaolin Abbot (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Shaolin Abbot?
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The main cast of Shaolin Abbot (1979) includes David Chiang Da-Wei, Lo Lieh, Ching Miao, Eddie Koo Koon Chung and Lily Li. The film was directed by Ho Meng-Hua. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shaolin Abbot released?
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Shaolin Abbot was released on July 11, 1979 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Shaolin Abbot worth watching?
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Shaolin Abbot (1979) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.