Shaolin Temple
The Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, who installs himself as emperor in the East Capital. The son of one of his slave workers escapes to the Shaolin Temple, learns kung fu, and sets out to kill the traitor who killed his father.
Where to watch Shaolin Temple in United States
IndieFlix
Eternal Family
Kanopy
Darkroom
Plex
Mometu
Google Play Movies
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Where is Shaolin Temple streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | IndieFlix, Eternal Family, Kanopy, Darkroom | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Plex | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Franatic Amazon Channel, ASIATIC Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Hulu, FOD | Amazon Video |
About Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple is a 1982 Chinese-language action film directed by Cheung Sing-Yim. The cast is led by Jet Li, Yu Hai, Yu Chenghui. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on IndieFlix, Eternal Family, Kanopy.
Shaolin Temple was produced by Chung Yuen Motion Picture Co. and made in China and Hong Kong. It was released on January 21, 1982. At the box office it grossed around $16 million worldwide.
- Director
- Cheung Sing-Yim
- Writers
- Sit Hau, Lo Siu-Cheung
- Release date
- January 21, 1982
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Box office
- $16 million
- Production
- Chung Yuen Motion Picture Co.
Shaolin Temple cast & crew
Shaolin Temple was directed by Cheung Sing-Yim and written by Sit Hau and Lo Siu-Cheung.
The cast features Jet Li as Gong Yuen (Jue Yuan), Yu Hai as Master Tan Chuang, Yu Chenghui as General Wang Ren Ze, Ding Lan as Bai Wuxia (Wu Sha), Hu Jian-Qiang as Wu Kong, and Sun Jiankui as Se Kong (Shih Kung).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Wong Lap-Ping, cinematography is by Chau Pak-Ling, and it was produced by Liao Yi-Yuan.
Is Shaolin Temple worth watching?
Shaolin Temple holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 141 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, Shaolin Temple is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shaolin Temple
In United States, you can stream Shaolin Temple on IndieFlix, Eternal Family, Kanopy, Darkroom, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Shaolin Temple
Jet Li
Gong Yuen (Jue Yuan)
Yu Hai
Master Tan Chuang
Yu Chenghui
General Wang Ren Ze
Ding Lan
Bai Wuxia (Wu Sha)
Hu Jian-Qiang
Wu Kong
Sun Jiankui
Se Kong (Shih Kung)
Liu Huai-Liang
Liao Kong
Ji Chunhua
Chain Gang Guard Tu Ying
Zhang Jianwen
Abbot Fang Zhang
Yan Di-Hua
Abbot Seng Zhi
Wong Kwong-Kuen
Li Shi Min
Du Chuan-Yang
Wei Kong
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Shaolin Temple — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shaolin Temple in United States?
Shaolin Temple is streaming on IndieFlix, Eternal Family, Kanopy, Darkroom in United States.
▸Is Shaolin Temple on IndieFlix?
Yes — Shaolin Temple is currently available on IndieFlix in United States.
▸What language is Shaolin Temple in?
Shaolin Temple is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shaolin Temple?
Shaolin Temple runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Shaolin Temple rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 141 ratings.
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