Shaolin Temple (1976)
Original title: 少林寺
Shaolin Temple is a 1976 Chinese-language action movie directed by Chang Cheh, with a running time of 2h 6m. It stars Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan-Chun and Wai Wang.
There is no place more hallowed in the martial art world than China's Shaolin Temple. This special place deserves a special epic, which is what the martial arts maestro delivers in this battle between a brave brand of Chinese boxers and literally thousands of Qing troops - complete with betrayals, intrigues, and such novel fighting machines as 108 wooden robots. The conflicts grow in complexity, intensity and even suspense as monks struggle to stay alive in the face of overwhelming odds.
Quick answers
What is Shaolin Temple about?
There is no place more hallowed in the martial art world than China's Shaolin Temple. This special place deserves a special epic, which is what the martial arts maestro delivers in this battle between a brave brand of Chinese boxers and literally thousands of Qing troops - complete with betrayals, intrigues, and such novel fighting machines as 108 wooden robots. The conflicts grow in complexity, intensity and even suspense as monks struggle to stay alive in the face of overwhelming odds.
When was Shaolin Temple released?
Shaolin Temple was released on 22 December 1976.
How long is Shaolin Temple?
Shaolin Temple runs 2h 6m.
Who made Shaolin Temple?
Shaolin Temple was directed by Chang Cheh.
Where can I watch Shaolin Temple?
Shaolin Temple is available on ARROW, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Hoopla, Pluto TV and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Shaolin Temple
Stream: ARROW, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel
Watch free with ads: Pluto TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Alexander Fu Sheng as Fang Shih Yu
- Chi Kuan-Chun as Hu Hui Gan
- Wai Wang as Hong Xi Guan
- David Chiang Da-Wei as Hu De Di
- Ti Lung as Cai De Zhong
- Johnny Wang Lung-Wei as Ma Fu Yi
- Elliot Ngok Wah as Li Se Kai
- Wong Chung as Fang Da Hong
- Tony Liu Tian-jue as Ma Cao Xing
- Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan as Zhu Dao
- Phillip Kwok Chui as Lin Guang Yao
- Li Yi-Min as Huang Song Han