Shaolin Abbot
"He is Judge and Jury... and there is no appeal!"
Originally released in 1979. Shaolin Abbot is a action film. directed by Ho Meng-Hua. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Chiang Da-Wei, Lo Lieh, and Ching Miao
Synopsis
While international favorite David Chiang was best known for his roles as a grinning, streetwise, fighter in many Chang Cheh-directed classics, he rarely played a noble warrior monk. But here he portrays the great Chih Shim, the monk who saved the Southern Shaolin Temple. Making this production all the more notable is Lo Lieh, Shaws' first international star, who returns to a role he also made famous - that of Shaolin renegade Pai Mei. This, and even more, makes for a true martial arts epic of the first order.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaolin Abbot about?
While international favorite David Chiang was best known for his roles as a grinning, streetwise, fighter in many Chang Cheh-directed classics, he rarely played a noble warrior monk. But here he po...
Who directed Shaolin Abbot?
Shaolin Abbot was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
How long is Shaolin Abbot?
Shaolin Abbot has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Shaolin Abbot released?
Shaolin Abbot was released on July 11, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shaolin Abbot?
The main cast of Shaolin Abbot includes David Chiang Da-Wei, Lo Lieh, Ching Miao, Eddie Koo Koon Chung, Lily Li.