Shaolin

"In a land torn by strife, the righteous monks of Shaolin stand as a beacon of hope for the oppressed masses."

2011 2h 11m ZH

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 426

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Synopsis

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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.

“In a land torn by strife, the righteous monks of Shaolin stand as a beacon of hope for the oppressed masses.”

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Cast

Andy Lau
Hou Chieh / Chingchueh
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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Benny Chan
Writers: Alan Yuen Kam-Lun, Charcoal Tan
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China, Hong Kong

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: China, Hong Kong.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Benny Chan, shot by Anthony Pun Yiu-Ming. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Andy Lau and Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung and Fan Bingbing carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "In a land torn by strife, the righteous monks of Shaolin stand as a beacon of hope for the oppressed masses.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1533749 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Benny Chan directs. Anthony Pun Yiu-Ming behind the camera. Profitable at the box office. Produced in China, Hong Kong. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 15 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: China, Hong Kong.
3Directed by Benny Chan, shot by Anthony Pun Yiu-Ming. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Andy Lau and Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung and Fan Bingbing carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "In a land torn by strife, the righteous monks of Shaolin stand as a beacon of hope for the oppressed masses.".
6IMDB entry: tt1533749 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 16 themes, including "martial arts", "kung fu", "china", "monk".
8Released under 11 different titles around the world.