Shaolin Temple

Shaolin Temple

1982 · 100 min · ZH · 7.0 (140 votes)
Dir. Cheung Sing-Yim · Starring Jet Li, Yu Hai, Yu Chenghui, Ding Lan, Hu Jian-Qiang, Sun Jiankui · Music Wong Lap-Ping · Shaolin Temple Collection
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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.

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A pure, unadulterated dose of classic kung fu action. Feel the training montages, witness breathtaking fight choreography, and get swept up in a righteous quest for vengeance. It's a thrilling, high-energy throwback.

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