Martial Arts of Shaolin 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- Lau Kar-leung
- Network
- Shaw Brothers
- Where to Stream
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What is Martial Arts of Shaolin?
Topic: Film "Martial Arts of Shaolin" (1986). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 1, 1986
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Studios
- Shaw Brothers
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Genres
- Action, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 86 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Shaw Brothers
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Title: Martial Arts of Shaolin
Year: 1986
Release Date: 02/01/1986 (HK)
Genres: Action and Comedy
Runtime: 1h 34m
Setting: Ancient China
Character: Zhi Ming
Location: Northern Shaolin temple
Plot: Zhi Ming trains at the temple to avenge the death of his father at the hands of a nefarious magistrate.
Rating (from Source 2): 68% (based on 40 people).
Draft 1: Martial Arts of Shaolin is a 1986 film categorized under the action and comedy genres. Released in Hong Kong on February 1, 1986, the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes. Set in ancient China, the story follows a character
Should you watch it?
“A young man trains at the legendary Northern Shaolin temple to avenge his father's murder.”
- Features high-level martial arts choreography
- Showcases the skills of a renowned wushu champion
- Combines traditional action with comedic elements
- The specific directorial style may not appeal to viewers outside the dedicated action genre fanbase
Watch it if you enjoy classic Hong Kong martial arts cinema featuring authentic wushu displays.
The film maintains a blend of action and comedy with a runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes.
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The film is considered a treasure trove for action fans, though those outside the genre may find it less essential.
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The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes.
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The provided information does not specify if the film is part of a larger series, only that it is a distinct 1986 production.
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