Shaolin Temple

Shaolin Temple

★ 7.0IMDb Score
Released:1982-01-21
Genre:Action
Duration:100 min
Director:Cheung Sing-Yim
Actors:Jet Li, Yu Hai, Yu Chenghui, Ding Lan, Hu Jian-Qiang
Production:Chung Yuen Motion Picture Co.

Overview:

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.

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