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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Comedy
Votes84
DirectorLau Kar-leung
WritersSze Yeung-Ping
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMartial Arts of Shaolin
About Martial Arts of Shaolin
In ancient China, Zhi Ming trains at the legendary Northern Shaolin temple to avenge the death of his father at the hands of a nefarious magistrate.
Directed by Lau Kar-leung, Martial Arts of Shaolin leans on a strong ensemble — Jet Li, Hu Jian-Qiang, Huang Qiuyan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1986.
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