---
title: "Shaolin Drunken Monk"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shaolin-drunken-monk-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 60060
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shaolin Drunken Monk (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shaolin-drunken-monk-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shaolin Drunken Monk is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Action.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A son seeks vengeance using drunken kung fu after his master is slain by his own students."

### Why Watch
- Spectacular fight choreography by the Lau brothers
- Gordon Liu leads with charismatic martial arts performance
- Eagle Han adds dynamic energy

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is only 84 minutes
- Tone & Suitability: The film features intense combat and violent revenge themes, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action-packed, martial-arts, revenge, classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/shaolin-drunken-monk-1982#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who plays the lead role of Lao Chung?
Gordon Liu portrays Lao Chung.

### Q: What martial arts style does the protagonist learn?
He learns drunken kung fu from an old master.

### Q: Who choreographed the fight scenes?
The fights were choreographed by the legendary Lau brothers.

### Q: When was Shaolin Drunken Monk released?
It was released on 31 December 1982 in Hong Kong.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately 84 minutes (1 hour 24 minutes).

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shaolin Drunken Monk — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/60060)
- [The Shaolin Drunken Monk (1981) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/181136-the-shaolin-drunken-monk/prehled/)

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