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title: "Dragon from Shaolin"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dragon-from-shaolin-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 75704
imdb_id: "tt0116135"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 14
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dragon from Shaolin (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dragon-from-shaolin-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Sources Analysis:
[1] Title: Dragon from Shaolin (1996). Release date: 07/05/1996 (HK). Genre: Action and Comedy. Runtime: 1h 29m.
[2] Synopsis: A youthful Shaolin initiate inadvertenly separated from the rest of gang joins forces with dashing adventurer (Biao) on a request to protect a priceless artifact from his greedy brother.
[3] Irrelevant/Garbage content (mentions Han So Hee, Solo Leveling, etc. - ignore).
[4] Director: Sai Hung Fung. Cast: Biao Yuen, Vivian Hsu, Kara Wai, Ashton Chen. Synopsis repeats.
[5] Irrelevant (Sammo Hung bio).
Title: Dragon from Shaolin
Year: 1996
Release Date: 07/05/1996 (HK)
Genre:

## 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 | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kenny Ha Sau-Hin
- **Networks / Studios**: Chang-Hong Channel Film & Video Co., Upland Films Corporate Limited, Mandarin Films Distribution Co., Ltd.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ashton Chen Xiaolong** as *Siu-Lone/Monk Nan*
- **Steven Hao** as *Little Emperor/King*
- **Yuen Biao** as *Chung Yat Shan/Little Dragon*
- **Vivian Hsu** as *Siu-Suen/Xuan*
- **Kara Wai Ying-Hung** as *Fung's girlfriend*
- **Law Kar-Ying** as *Snr monk accompanying Nan*
- **Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong** as *Brother Fung/Fong*
- **Lau Shun**
- **Wang Mawan**
- **Jack Wong**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is Dragon from Shaolin worth watching?
Dragon from Shaolin holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 14 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dragon from Shaolin and when was it released?
Dragon from Shaolin is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dragon from Shaolin?
Dragon from Shaolin was directed by Kenny Ha Sau-Hin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dragon from Shaolin — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/75704)
- [Dragon from Shaolin (1996) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/75704/cast)
- [Dragon From Shaolin (1996) Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/6350-dragon-from-shaolin/cast)
- [Dragon from Shaolin (1996) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116135/)
- [Sammo Hung](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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