Shaolin (2011)

In a land torn by strife, the righteous monks of Shaolin stand as a beacon of hope for the oppressed masses.

Shaolin (2011) poster

China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan or rescue and escape.

Director: Benny Chan Muk-Sing
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 131 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Anthony Pun Yiu-Ming
Production: China Film Group Corporation, JCE Movies, Huayi Brothers Pictures, Emperor Motion Pictures
Country: China, Hong Kong
Language: 普通话
Budget: $29M
Box Office: $34M
Original Language: zh

Themes

Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance

Keywords

martial arts, kung fu, china, monk, warlord, parkour, mixed martial arts (mma), tai chi, duel, martial arts master, shaolin master, shaolin kung fu, martial artist, shaolin monk, fictional war

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shaolin about?
China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan or rescue and escape.
Who directed Shaolin?
Shaolin was directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing.
Who stars in Shaolin?
Shaolin stars Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung, Fan Bingbing, Jackie Chan, Wu Jing, Yu Shaoqun.
How long is Shaolin?
Shaolin has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
What genre is Shaolin?
Shaolin is a Action, Drama film.
What is the budget of Shaolin?
Shaolin had a budget of $29M.
How much did Shaolin gross?
Shaolin grossed $34M worldwide.
Where was Shaolin produced?
Shaolin was produced in China, Hong Kong.
What are the themes of Shaolin?
The themes of Shaolin include: Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance.