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Shaolin
“In a land torn by strife, the righteous monks of Shaolin stand as a beacon of hope for the oppressed masses.”
6.8 / 10• 2011• 2h 11m•R• Chinese
ActionDrama
Storyline
China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan or rescue and escape.
Cast & Crew
Andy Lau
Hou Chieh / Chingchueh
Lead
Nicholas Tse Ting-fung
Tsao Man
Fan Bingbing
Madam Hou
Jackie Chan
Wudao
Wu Jing
Chingneng
Yu Shaoqun
Chinghai
Xing Yu
Chingkung
Yu Hai
Abbot
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Benny Chan Muk-sing's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Shaolin is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
