The Shaolin Chief Cook
Originally released in 1981. The Shaolin Chief Cook is a action/comedy film. directed by Godfrey Ho. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elton Jeong Jin-Hwa, Eagle Kim Young-Il, and Mike Wang Ryong
Synopsis
Near the Abrok river bordering Korea and China, both Chinese citizens of the Qing dynasty and Chosun immigrants live together peacefully. When Yeon Ching-su of the Wol-gwan martial arts sect, a Korean, is killed in a fight against Pang of the Qing's Pacheon sect, his student Jin Ho-rim goes into the mountains to train in the art of Gol-gwon fighting skills with Master Gol-bo. He masters the Gol-gwon skills and descends to find Pang. Pang sends his henchman who is easily beaten by Ho-rim and Pang resorts to kidnapping Master Gol-bo's daughter Chu-hwa. When Ho-rim fails to rescue Chu-hwa, he challenges Pang to a fight to the finish. When Ho-rim is cornered by Pang, Master Gol-bo appears and teaches Ho-rim the secret skill of Gol-gwon and he succeeds in beating Pang. - KMDB
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Directors
Top Cast
Elton Jeong Jin-Hwa
as Mo
Eagle Kim Young-Il
as Silver Eagle
Mike Wang Ryong
as Beggar
Bruce Jang Il-Sik
as Old Master Of Shaolin Temple
Kim Myeong-Ah
as Chu
Kim Wuk
as Silver Eagle's Main Thug
Kuk-Jeong-Hwan
as Mr. Wang
Kwon Seong-yeong
as Silver Eagle's Thug
Lee Kwon-Wu
as Silver Eagle's Thung
Yu Seong
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shaolin Chief Cook about?
Near the Abrok river bordering Korea and China, both Chinese citizens of the Qing dynasty and Chosun immigrants live together peacefully. When Yeon Ching-su of the Wol-gwan martial arts sect, a Kor...
Who directed The Shaolin Chief Cook?
The Shaolin Chief Cook was directed by Godfrey Ho.
How long is The Shaolin Chief Cook?
The Shaolin Chief Cook has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Shaolin Chief Cook released?
The Shaolin Chief Cook was released on November 1, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shaolin Chief Cook?
The main cast of The Shaolin Chief Cook includes Elton Jeong Jin-Hwa, Eagle Kim Young-Il, Mike Wang Ryong, Bruce Jang Il-Sik, Kim Myeong-Ah.