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Shaolin Abbot (1979): Cast

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Shaolin Abbot is a 1979 action film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, starring Jamie Luk Kim-Ming as Shaolin recruit Gong Qian-Jin, Siu Tak-Foo and Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Shaolin Abbot (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Ho Meng-Hua
Genre
Action
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Shaolin Abbot About?

The premise of Shaolin Abbot without spoilers.

He is Judge and Jury… and there is no appeal! In this martial‑arts epic, David Chiang—famed for street‑wise fighters in Chang Cheh’s classics—portrays the noble monk Chih Shim who rescues the Southern Shaolin Temple. Lo Lieh returns as the infamous Shaolin renegade Pai Mei, adding star power to the saga.

Shaolin Abbot Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • monastery
  • martial arts master
  • kung fu training
  • martial arts training
  • training
  • treachery
  • kung fu master
  • shaolin monastery
  • spy
  • martial artist
  • buddhist monk
  • travel
+13 more
  • buddhism
  • training montage
  • qing dynasty
  • virtue
  • pretending to be sick
  • seduction
  • test
  • poison
  • buddhist temple
  • martial arts
  • kung fu
  • shaolin kung fu
  • shaolin
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Cast & crew

Shaolin Abbot Cast & Characters

Jamie Luk Kim-Ming leads the cast as Shaolin recruit Gong Qian-Jin, with Siu Tak-Foo as Shaolin student and Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan as Shaolin recruit Hong Xi-Guan. Directed by Ho Meng-Hua; 52 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ho Meng-Hua

More films directed by Ho Meng-Hua: Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King, Evil Black Magic, Swift Sword and Mad Mad Kung Fu.

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Details

Shaolin Abbot Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “A Slice Of Death” and “Abbot of Shaolin”.

Also known as
  • A Slice Of Death
  • Abbot of Shaolin
  • Shao Lin ying xiong bang
  • Mistr Shaolinu
  • Shaolin kolostor
  • Master der Shaolin
  • Аббат Шаоліня
  • Mnich z Szaolin
  • Аббат Шаолиня
  • O Monge de Shaolin
  • 소림영웅방
  • Le Combat mortel de Shaolin
+1 more
  • Thiếu Lâm Anh Hùng Bảng

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FAQ

Shaolin Abbot FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Shaolin Abbot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Shaolin Abbot?

Shaolin Abbot runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Shaolin Abbot released?

Shaolin Abbot was released on July 11, 1979.

Who directed Shaolin Abbot?

Shaolin Abbot was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.

More films by Ho Meng-Hua

Who is in the cast of Shaolin Abbot?

Shaolin Abbot stars Jamie Luk Kim-Ming as Shaolin recruit Gong Qian-Jin, Siu Tak-Foo as Shaolin student and Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan as Shaolin recruit Hong Xi-Guan, among 52 credited actors.

Does Shaolin Abbot have a post-credit scene?

No. Shaolin Abbot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Shaolin Abbot in?

The original language of Shaolin Abbot is Cantonese.

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