Shaolin Abbot (1979)
Original title: 少林英雄榜
Shaolin Abbot is a 1979 Chinese-language action movie directed by Ho Meng-Hua, with a running time of 1h 24m. It stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Lo Lieh and Ching Miao.
While international favorite David Chiang was best known for his roles as a grinning, streetwise, fighter in many Chang Cheh-directed classics, he rarely played a noble warrior monk. But here he portrays the great Chih Shim, the monk who saved the Southern Shaolin Temple. Making this production all the more notable is Lo Lieh, Shaws' first international star, who returns to a role he also made famous - that of Shaolin renegade Pai Mei. This, and even more, makes for a true martial arts epic of the first order.
Quick answers
What is Shaolin Abbot about?
While international favorite David Chiang was best known for his roles as a grinning, streetwise, fighter in many Chang Cheh-directed classics, he rarely played a noble warrior monk. But here he portrays the great Chih Shim, the monk who saved the Southern Shaolin Temple. Making this production all the more notable is Lo Lieh, Shaws' first international star, who returns to a role he also made famous - that of Shaolin renegade Pai Mei. This, and even more, makes for a true martial arts epic of the first order.
When was Shaolin Abbot released?
Shaolin Abbot was released on 11 July 1979.
How long is Shaolin Abbot?
Shaolin Abbot runs 1h 24m.
Who made Shaolin Abbot?
Shaolin Abbot was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
Where can I watch Shaolin Abbot?
Shaolin Abbot is available on Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Shaolin Abbot
Rent: Apple TV Store
Buy: Apple TV Store
Cast
- David Chiang Da-Wei as Monk Chi San
- Lo Lieh as Pai Mei
- Ching Miao as Mr. Li
- Eddie Koo Koon Chung as Tao Te
- Lily Li as Wu Mei
- Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Li Jin-Lun
- Yang Chi-Ching as Wu Chan
- Chiang Tao as Tibetan Lama
- Helen Poon Bing-Seung as Miss Jinbao
- Si Wai as Emperor
- Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan as Shaolin recruit Hong Xi-Guan
- Chan Shen as Dan Tian-Gang