Shaolin Soccer (2003): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Shaolin Soccer is a 2003 action comedy directed by Stephen Chow, starring Wei Zhao. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Stephen Chow
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shaolin Soccer About?
The premise of Shaolin Soccer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven from his home, a martial arts master seeks refuge and a way to help his friends. He discovers a chance to earn money by competing in a soccer tournament, assembling a ragtag team of former kung fu experts. Combining their extraordinary skills with the sport, they face formidable opponents and strive to overcome the odds for a chance to win a substantial prize, ultimately changing the game forever.
Shaolin Soccer Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- soccer
- football
- martial arts
- soccer sport
- martial arts action
- reference to bruce lee
- china
- asia
- hong kong comedy
- hong kong romance
- hong kong sports
Shaolin Soccer Cast
Wei Zhao stars in Shaolin Soccer. Directed by Stephen Chow.
- Director Stephen Chow
Shaolin Soccer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shaolin Soccer 68 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 7.9
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Shaolin Soccer Plot Summary
What happens in Shaolin Soccer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
“Golden Leg” Fung, portrayed by Ng Man-Tat, is a former soccer sensation from Hong Kong who finds himself in a messy entanglement when he violently confronts his teammate Hung, played by Patrick Tse, after Hung attempts to bribe him to lose a game. Despite his initial refusal, Fung ultimately accepts the bribe and throws the match, leading to an explosive retaliation from furious fans who break his leg in the process.
Full summary
The whole story of Shaolin Soccer, scene by scene
Shaolin Soccer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Shaolin Soccer.
How Well Do You Know Shaolin Soccer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What was the name of the main character who suffered a devastating injury due to throwing a match?
Shaolin Soccer Also Known As
Also known as “Shaolin Family Soccer”.
- Also known as
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- Shaolin Family Soccer
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Shaolin Soccer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Shaolin Soccer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shaolin Soccer?
Shaolin Soccer runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Shaolin Soccer released?
Shaolin Soccer was released on August 15, 2003.
Who directed Shaolin Soccer?
Shaolin Soccer was directed by Stephen Chow.
More films by Stephen Chow Who is in the cast of Shaolin Soccer?
Shaolin Soccer stars Wei Zhao.
How is Shaolin Soccer rated?
Shaolin Soccer has 68 on Metacritic.
Does Shaolin Soccer have a post-credit scene?
No. Shaolin Soccer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Shaolin Soccer in?
The original language of Shaolin Soccer is Chinese.
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