American Shaolin

American Shaolin

1991 · 106 min · EN · 6.9 (99 votes)
Dir. Lo Yuen-Ming · Starring Reese Madigan, Trent Bushey, Daniel Dae Kim, Billy Chang, Cliff Lenderman, Henry O · No Retreat, No Surrender Collection
Action

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.

VIBE

A cheesy but earnest martial arts flick about an American seeking enlightenment and ass-kicking skills in China. It's full of training montages and good-natured cultural clashes, perfect for a nostalgic, low-stakes watch.

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