American Shaolin
After facing brutal humiliation in the ring, a young karateka travels to China in order to study the ancient art of Shaolin Kung Fu, and in the process becomes the first American Shaolin.
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About American Shaolin
American Shaolin is a 1991 English-language action film directed by Lo Yuen-Ming. The cast is led by Reese Madigan, Trent Bushey, Daniel Dae Kim. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 5.7/10 across 100 ratings.
American Shaolin was produced by Seasonal Film Corporation and made in United States of America and Hong Kong. It was released on October 1, 1991, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Lo Yuen-Ming
- Writers
- Keith W. Strandberg
- Release date
- October 1, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Production
- Seasonal Film Corporation
American Shaolin cast & crew
American Shaolin was directed by Lo Yuen-Ming and written by Keith W. Strandberg.
The cast features Reese Madigan as Drew Carson, Trent Bushey as Trevor Gottitall, Daniel Dae Kim as Gao, Billy Chang as Li, Cliff Lenderman as D.S., and Henry O as San De.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Ng See-Yuen and Keith W. Strandberg.
Is American Shaolin worth watching?
American Shaolin holds an audience score of 5.7/10 from 61 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, American Shaolin is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of American Shaolin
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
Jean Louisa Kelly
Maria
Mark Swetland
'Bruce Lee'
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American Shaolin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Shaolin in United States?
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▸What language is American Shaolin in?
American Shaolin is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is American Shaolin?
American Shaolin runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is American Shaolin rated?
American Shaolin is rated 15. It holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 61 ratings.
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