Shaolin Abbot

A grim, old-school kung fu tragedy of betrayal and vengeance, with patient training scenes and hard-hitting, brutal fights.

Directed by

Ho Meng-Hua

Genres

Action

Starring

David Chiang Da-wei, Lo Lieh, Ching Miao

Tagline

He is Judge and Jury... and there is no appeal!

Overview

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.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, betrayal, loyalty, faith

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

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