Shaolin Temple
1982, Chinese. Directed by Cheung Sing-Yim.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Shaolin Temple is streaming on IndieFlix and Eternal Family in India.
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Cast & crew
- Cheung Sing-YimDirector
- Jet LiGong Yuen (Jue Yuan)
- Yu HaiMaster Tan Chuang
- Yu ChenghuiGeneral Wang Ren Ze
- Ding LanBai Wuxia (Wu Sha)
- Hu Jian-QiangWu Kong
- Sun JiankuiSe Kong (Shih Kung)
- Liu Huai-LiangLiao Kong
- Ji ChunhuaChain Gang Guard Tu Ying
- Zhang JianwenAbbot Fang Zhang
- Yan Di-HuaAbbot Seng Zhi
- Wong Kwong-KuenLi Shi Min
- Du Chuan-YangWei Kong
Details
- Released
- 21 January 1982
- Original title
- 少林寺
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Sit Hau, Lo Siu-Cheung
- Box office
- $16M
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Shaolin Temple: quick answers
Is Shaolin Temple worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shaolin Temple?
Shaolin Temple runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Shaolin Temple have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shaolin Temple. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shaolin Temple parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Shaolin Temple on?
Shaolin Temple is streaming on IndieFlix and Eternal Family in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shaolin Temple?
If you liked Shaolin Temple, try Martial Arts of Shaolin, Shaolin Wooden Men, Executioners from Shaolin.
Who directed Shaolin Temple?
Shaolin Temple (1982) was directed by Cheung Sing-Yim and stars Jet Li, Yu Hai, Yu Chenghui.