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Shaolin Grandma (2008): Cast

Shaolin Grandma (2008) movie poster

Shaolin Grandma is a 2008 action comedy directed by Kotaro Terauchi, starring Chiyoko Asami as Miyoko / Shaolin Grandma, Nao Nagasawa and Kazuyuki Senba. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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Shaolin Grandma (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
Kotaro Terauchi
Genres
Action , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Shaolin Grandma About?

The premise of Shaolin Grandma without spoilers.

Miyoko, known as Shaolin Grandma, has spent years mastering martial arts at the secluded Shaolinji temple. After a crushing defeat at the hands of her youthful, striking rival Ippon‑ashi, she is expelled from the sanctuary. Stripped of her status, Miyoko and her two wayward Shaolinji apprentices journey to a bustling city, confronting life outside the temple.

Shaolin Grandma Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • woman fight
  • woman fights a man
  • ironwork
  • flashback
  • bouncer
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Cast & crew

Shaolin Grandma Cast & Characters

Chiyoko Asami leads the cast as Miyoko / Shaolin Grandma, with Nao Nagasawa as Ippon-aishi and Kazuyuki Senba. Directed by Kotaro Terauchi; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kotaro Terauchi

More films directed by Kotaro Terauchi: Maria Watches Over Us, Battle of Demons 3, Battle of Demons 2 and Battle of Demons.

Full filmography

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Shaolin Grandma FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Shaolin Grandma?

Shaolin Grandma runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was Shaolin Grandma released?

Shaolin Grandma was released on May 24, 2008.

Who directed Shaolin Grandma?

Shaolin Grandma was directed by Kotaro Terauchi.

More films by Kotaro Terauchi

Who is in the cast of Shaolin Grandma?

Shaolin Grandma stars Chiyoko Asami as Miyoko / Shaolin Grandma, Nao Nagasawa as Ippon-aishi and Kazuyuki Senba, among 9 credited actors.

Does Shaolin Grandma have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Shaolin Grandma in?

The original language of Shaolin Grandma is Japanese.

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