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Shaolin Temple

少林寺

1982 · 1h 40m · Released

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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.

7.0 The Movie Database

Where to stream Shaolin Temple

Streaming now in the United States on IndieFlix, Eternal Family, Kanopy, Darkroom, YouTube Free, and Mometu.

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Trailer

The Shaolin Temple (1982) original trailer

Top cast and crew

Cheung Sing-Yim Director
Jet Li Gong Yuen (Jue Yuan)
Yu Hai Master Tan Chuang
Yu Chenghui General Wang Ren Ze
Ding Lan Bai Wuxia (Wu Sha)
Hu Jian-Qiang Wu Kong
Sun Jiankui Se Kong (Shih Kung)
LH Liu Huai-Liang Liao Kong
Ji Chunhua Chain Gang Guard Tu Ying
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Frequently asked questions about Shaolin Temple

Where can I watch Shaolin Temple in the United States?

Shaolin Temple is available to stream on IndieFlix, Eternal Family, Kanopy, Darkroom, YouTube Free, and Mometu in the United States, and to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Shaolin Temple for free?

Shaolin Temple streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Darkroom, YouTube Free, and Mometu. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Shaolin Temple?

Shaolin Temple scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Shaolin Temple?

Shaolin Temple stars Jet Li, Yu Hai, Yu Chenghui, Ding Lan, and Hu Jian-Qiang. Cheung Sing-Yim is the director.

How long is Shaolin Temple?

Shaolin Temple runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).

When did Shaolin Temple come out?

Shaolin Temple was released on January 21, 1982.

Which studio made Shaolin Temple?

Shaolin Temple was produced by Chung Yuen Motion Picture Co. in China and Hong Kong.

How much did Shaolin Temple make at the box office?

Shaolin Temple grossed $16,157,801 worldwide.

What language is Shaolin Temple in?

Shaolin Temple is in Chinese, and its original title is 少林寺.

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