Shaolin Rescuers 1979
“Five Kung Fu masters on a life or death rescue!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Network
- Shaw Brothers
- Where to Stream
- Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
What is Shaolin Rescuers?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Shaolin Rescuers" (1979). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 24, 1979
- Original language
- CN
- Origin
- Hong Kong
- Studios
- Shaw Brothers
- Genres
- Action
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 20 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~110 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Shaw Brothers
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Shaolin Rescuers" (1979).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or viewership numbers.
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Shaolin Rescuers (Chinese: 街市英雄; alternately titled Avenging Warriors of Shaolin).
Year: 1979.
Country: Hong Kong.
Director: Chang Cheh.
Producer: Shaw Brothers.
Starring: Jason Pai Piao and the Venom Mob.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Martial Arts.
Format: Feature Film / Movie.
Duration: 1h 30m (Source 4) or 1h 50m (Source 1). *Correction: I should be careful with conflicting durations. Source 1 says 1h 50m, Source 4 says 1h 30m. I will stick to the general description or choose one if necessary, but the prompt says "verifiable facts". If they conflict, I'll try to avoid specific duration or mention the film is a feature film
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“A gripping exploration of action that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Shaolin Rescuers worth watching?
Shaolin Rescuers holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 20 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Shaolin Rescuers and when was it released?
Shaolin Rescuers is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.
Who directed Shaolin Rescuers?
Shaolin Rescuers was directed by Chang Cheh.
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