Shaolin Prince (1982): Cast & Plot
Shaolin Prince is a 1982 action comedy starring Chan Siu-Kai as Shaolin Lohan Monk / Monk, Chan Ming-Wai and Choi Kwok-Keung. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shaolin Prince About?
The premise of Shaolin Prince without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Separated at birth, two royal brothers are raised in opposite worlds—one under the Prime Minister’s guidance, the other by three eccentric Shaolin monks who teach him kung‑fu. After 23 years of training, they reunite, combine their martial skills, and battle the tyrannical ninth prince who seized the throne.
Shaolin Prince Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- shaolin
- action violence
- fight choreography
- fistfight
- hand to hand combat
- chop socky
- kung fu classic
- shaolin kung fu
- ninja
- ninjitsu
- teacher student relationship
- kung fu kid
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- kung fu comedy
- heir to throne
- exorcism
- arhat monk
- abbot
- martial arts
Shaolin Prince Cast & Characters
Chan Siu-Kai leads the cast as Shaolin Lohan Monk / Monk, with Chan Ming-Wai as Shaolin Lohan Monk and Choi Kwok-Keung as Shaolin Guardian.
- Chan Siu-Kai as Shaolin Lohan Monk / Monk
- Chan Ming-Wai as Shaolin Lohan Monk
- Choi Kwok-Keung as Shaolin Guardian
- Lung Ying as Shaolin Guardian / Soldier
Also Starring in Shaolin Prince
· 57 more- Ma Hon-Yuen Shaolin Lohan Monk / Shaolin Guardian
- Wong Wai-Tong Shaolin Guardian / Monk on Exorcism Miss
- Chan Shiu-Wa Shaolin Monk
- Lau Chun Prime Minister's Servant
- Ku Kuan-Chung Puppet Emperor
- Ai Fei Emperor
- Chan Shen Abbot of Shaolin Temple
- Ku Feng Prime Minister Wang
- Derek Yee Tung-Sing Wang Zi-Tai
- Lee Hoi-Sang Monk Dao Kong
- Yuen Wah Li Cheng
- Yang Chi-Ching Innkeeper
- Shum Lo Master Xia
- Cheung Chok-Chow Master Xia's Servant
- Ti Lung Dao Xing
- Chiang Tao Fire General
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- Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong Monk Wu Ren
- Wong Chi-Keung Soldier in 9th Lord's Army
- Lam Fai-Wong Monk Wu Ming
- Huang Pei-Chih General Who Attacks the Palace
- Chui Fat Soldier in 9th Lord's Army
- Yuen Bun Water General
- Kong Chuen Soldier / Palace Guard / Shaolin Guardia
- Ng Yuen-Fan Monk
- Wong Chi-Ming Soldier / Palace Guard / Monk
- Tam Bo Soldier in 9th Lord's Army
- Jason Pai Piao Iron Fingers
- Lee Hang Palace Guard / Monk
- Alan Chan Kwok-Kuen Monk Wu Zhi
- Lam Foo-Wai Soldier / Monk
- Tang Wing-Siu Soldier / Eunuch
- To Wai-Wo Palace Guard
- San Kuai Soldier in 9th Lord's Army
- Lee Fat-Yuen Palace Guard
- Tam Wai-Man Soldier in 9th Lord's Army
- Wong Chi-Wai Guard Tu / Soldier
- Yue Tau-Wan Monk Wu Li
- Cheung Kwok-Wah 9th Lord's Personal Guard
- Patrick Ling Chi-Hung Palace Guard / Lohan Monk
- Stephen Chan Yung Senior Monk
- Kong Long Monk
- Ho Chi-Wai Soldier / Monk
- Tong Kai Chief of Lohan with two swords
- Chan Leung Soldier in First Attack
- Lam Tit-Ching Prime Minister's Servant
- Tang Chiu-Yau Soldier
- Wong Chi-Kin Soldier / Monk
- Wan Yiu-Cho Soldier
- Kwan Fung
- Chin Kang
- Chu Kong Shaolin Lohan Monk
- Au Chi-Hung Monk
- Tang Yuk-Wing Soldier in 9th Lord's Army
- Jacky Yeung Tak-Ngai Shaolin Lohan Monk
- Jeng Yee Shaolin Monk
- Lau Yuk-Pok Xia Suqin
- Liu Yu-Po Miss Hsia
Shaolin Prince Plot Summary
What happens in Shaolin Prince from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds around a dangerous power grab led by the 9th Prince, who schemes to seize the throne by eliminating the Emperor and his newborn sons. The two princes destined to inherit are protected by loyal guards, Gu Long and Li Chin, who ultimately manage to shepherd the boys to safety, though they are forced to split after an ill-fated clash with the Prince and his assassins, the so‑called Fire Man and Water Man. The elder, Tao Hing, is sent to Shaolin Temple and placed under the care of the enigmatic trio known as the 3 Holy Fools, while Wong Szu Tai is raised under the watch of Prime Minister Wang.
Full summary
The whole story of Shaolin Prince, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Shaolin Prince?
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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Shaolin Prince Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Death Mask of the Ninja” and “Iron Fingers of Death”.
- Also known as
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- Death Mask of the Ninja
- Iron Fingers of Death
- Shaolin chuan ren
- 少林辣撻大師
- Iron Fingers of Shaolin
- Iron Fingers of Death |
- O Príncipe de Shaolin
- 少林传人
- 소림전인
- Принц Шаолиня
- ถล่มอรหันต์เสี้ยวลิ้มยี่
- Herrscher der Shaolin
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Shaolin Prince FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Shaolin Prince, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shaolin Prince?
Shaolin Prince runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Shaolin Prince released?
Shaolin Prince was released in 1982.
Who is in the cast of Shaolin Prince?
Shaolin Prince stars Chan Siu-Kai as Shaolin Lohan Monk / Monk, Chan Ming-Wai as Shaolin Lohan Monk and Choi Kwok-Keung as Shaolin Guardian, among 61 credited actors.
Does Shaolin Prince have a post-credit scene?
No. Shaolin Prince has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Shaolin Prince in?
The original language of Shaolin Prince is Cantonese.
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