Shaolin Temple
少林寺
CINEMA1982-01-21
RegionCN / HK
Runtime100 MIN
Media TypeMovie
Storyline
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.
DIRECTOR / Director
Cheung Sing-YimCast & Crew
KEYWORDS
martial artskung fuloss of loved onemonastery
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The Shaolin Temple trilogy (1982-1986) marks the beginning of Jet Li's stunning career. The martial arts purists claim that he was never better than in these action/adventure showcase films! The third installment (produced by the Shaw Brothers) is directed by the legendary Liu Chia Liang.
