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Shaolin Prince

1982 · 100 min

A lively, campy kung-fu romp with acrobatic fights, goofy monks, and a warm brotherly bond at its heart.

Directed by: Tang Chia
Genres: Action, Comedy
Starring: Ti Lung, Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Jason Pai Piao

Overview: Two princes are seperated by birth; one is raised by the Prime Minister, the other by three mad Shaolin Monks. They both learn kung-fu. 23 years later, they meet and combine forces to defeat the tyrannical 9th Prince.

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Directed by: Tang Chia
Genres: Action, Comedy
Starring: Ti Lung, Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Jason Pai Piao

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Tone: campystrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
identity
betrayal
justice
loyalty
Places: single country house
countryside
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none

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Action	8
Horror	1
Humour	6
Realism	3
Romance	0
Tension	5
Darkness	4
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	4

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Genres: action, comedy
Directed by: Tang Chia
Written by: Wong Jing
Starring: Ti Lung, Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Jason Pai Piao, Ku Feng, Chan Shen, Yue Tau-wan, Alan Chan Kwok-kuen, Lam Fai-Wong
Music: Stephen Shing Gam-Wing, So Jan-Hau
Cinematography: Cho Wai-Kei, Wong Chit
Runtime: 100 min
Country: Hong Kong
Languages: Cantonese

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