---
title: "Shaolin Abbot"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shaolin-abbot-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 66217
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shaolin Abbot (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shaolin-abbot-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shaolin Abbot is a 1979 martial arts film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. Directed by Ho Meng-Hua, this Hong Kong production features a cast that includes David Chiang, Lo Lieh, and Ching Miao. The film was released on July 11, 1979, and has a runtime of approximately 84 to 85 minutes.

In the film, David Chiang portrays Chih Shim, a noble warrior monk credited with saving the Southern Shaolin Temple. This role is noted for being a departure from the streetwise fighter characters Chiang frequently played in earlier films directed by Chang Cheh. The production also features Lo Lieh, who reprises his role as the Shaolin renegade Pai Mei, a character he previously made famous. Classified as an action film, Shaolin Abbot is recognized as a martial arts epic. The film is also known by the title Abbot of Shaolin and the Chinese title 少林英雄榜. It serves as a significant entry in the Shaw Brothers library, bringing together prominent stars of the era for a story focused on the defense of the Shaolin temple.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Shaolin Abbot?
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### Q: Is Shaolin Abbot worth watching?
Shaolin Abbot holds a community rating of 6.5/10. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Shaolin Abbot and when was it released?
Shaolin Abbot is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1979.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shaolin Abbot — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/66217)
- [Shaolin Abbot (1979) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/66217/cast)
- [Shaolin Abbot Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/15411-shaolin-abbot/cast)
- [Shaolin Abbot (1979) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/abbot-of-shaolin/credits)
- [Shaolin Abbot (1979) — HKMDB](https://hkmdb.com/movies/6004/)
- [Abbot of Shaolin (1979) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079892/fullcredits/)

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