American Shaolin

1991 1h 46m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 96

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Reese Madigan
Drew Carson
Trent Bushey
Trevor Gottitall
Daniel Dae Kim
Gao
Billy Chang
Li
Cliff Lenderman
D.S.
Henry O
San De
Kim Chan
Master Kwan
Alice Zhang Hung
Ashena

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lo Yuen-Ming
Writers: Keith W. Strandberg
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Hong Kong

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ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Hong Kong.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "No Retreat, No Surrender Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Poon Hung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Reese Madigan and Trent Bushey and Daniel Dae Kim carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0101327 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 96 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Lo Yuen-Ming directs. Poon Hung cuts. Produced in United States of America, Hong Kong. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

135 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Hong Kong.
3Part of the "No Retreat, No Surrender Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Poon Hung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Reese Madigan and Trent Bushey and Daniel Dae Kim carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0101327 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 96 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.