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Shaolin

Shaolin

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

20116.92h 11m

Overview

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.

Directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing
Written by Charcoal Tan, Alan Yuen Kam-Lun
Produced by Han Sanping
Box OfficeBudget: $29.0MRevenue: $33.7M

Top Cast

Andy Lau

Andy Lau

Hou Chieh / Chingchueh

Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung

Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung

Tsao Man

Fan Bingbing

Fan Bingbing

Madam Hou

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

Wudao

Wu Jing

Wu Jing

Chingneng

Yu Shaoqun

Yu Shaoqun

Chinghai

Xing Yu

Xing Yu

Chingkung

Yu Hai

Yu Hai

Abbot

Xiong Xinxin

Xiong Xinxin

Solungtu

Michelle Bai

Michelle Bai

Singer

Themes & Keywords

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About Shaolin

Shaolin is a action, drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of martial arts, kung fu, china, monk, warlord, parkour. Directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing, it stars Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung, Fan Bingbing. 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.

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