---
title: "18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin"
year: 1983
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/18-bronze-girls-of-shaolin-1983"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 147223
imdb_id: "tt0165602"
status: "Released"
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# 18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin (1983) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/18-bronze-girls-of-shaolin-1983

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film 18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin was released in Hong Kong on January 6, 1983. Categorized under the comedy, action, adventure, and fantasy genres, the movie explores the historical legacy of Shaolin temples and their famous kung fu schools from thousands of years ago, which even the best fighters in the world did not dare to challenge. During the Ching Dynasty, the reigning government held total control over the Shaolin temples and schools. The plot centers around a monk named Chi Kong, who is not a real monk and is actually evil. He accepts girls as students and teaches them the kung fu style, forming a group of eighteen female students.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Pluto TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lai Ya Chian
- **Networks / Studios**: An Lai Film Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Doris Lung Chun-Erh**
- **Chin Kang**
- **Lee Ying**
- **Sze-Ma Yu-Chiao**
- **Liu Shan**
- **Elliot Ngok Wah**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch 18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin online?
18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is 18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin worth watching?
18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie 18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin and when was it released?
18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1983. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed 18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin?
18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin was directed by Lai Ya Chian.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/147223)
- [18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin (1983) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165602/fullcredits/)
- [18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin (1983) - Lai-Yeh Chien | Cast and ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/18-bronze-girls-of-shaolin-am63770/cast-crew)
- [18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin (1983) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/18-bronze-girls-of-shaolin/credits)
- [18 Bronze Girls of Shaolin - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/shao-lin-shi-ba-pa-tung-nu/xiuKz7KKMRyW8TtnHaRN56/credits/)

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