{"product_id":"shaolin-temple-a-k-a-shao-lin-si-1982","title":"Shaolin Temple A.K.A. Shao Lin Si • 少林寺 (1982)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e (1982), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Shaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eShao Lin Si\u003c\/strong\u003e (少林寺), is a landmark Hong Kong-Chinese martial arts film directed by \u003cstrong\u003eChang Hsin-yen\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eJet Li (Li Lian-jie)\u003c\/strong\u003e in his feature film debut alongside \u003cstrong\u003eYu Hai\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDing Lan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYu Cheng-hui\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eJi Chunhua\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film became an international sensation and helped revive worldwide interest in the Shaolin Temple and traditional Chinese martial arts. Filmed on location at the historic Shaolin Monastery with many real wushu champions, it remains one of the most influential martial arts films ever produced. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors seeking legendary kung fu classics on DVD. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the ruthless warlord Wang Shichong murders his father, the young Jue Yuan escapes to the legendary Shaolin Temple, where compassionate monks shelter him and begin teaching him the ancient disciplines of Shaolin kung fu. Through years of demanding training, he transforms from a grieving orphan into a formidable martial artist determined to protect the innocent and avenge his family. As the tyrant's army threatens both the temple and the people it serves, Jue Yuan joins the Shaolin monks in a courageous struggle that will shape his destiny forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases authentic Chinese wushu performed by many of the nation's finest martial artists, including Jet Li, a former national champion. The film features traditional weapons, staff fighting, empty-hand forms, and large-scale action sequences filmed at the actual Shaolin Monastery, giving it a level of authenticity rarely matched in martial arts cinema. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors regard \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e as one of the defining martial arts films of the modern era. It introduced Jet Li to audiences around the world, inspired renewed interest in Shaolin kung fu, and remains celebrated for its breathtaking choreography, beautiful location photography, and sincere storytelling. For many fans, it stands as one of the greatest traditional kung fu films ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e was among the first major co-productions between Hong Kong and mainland China and the first feature filmed at the real Shaolin Monastery with a predominantly mainland Chinese cast. Its enormous success launched Jet Li's career and sparked a worldwide resurgence of interest in Shaolin culture, martial arts, and tourism to the historic temple. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e – English release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShao Lin Si\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSiu Lam Zi\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e少林寺\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e少林寺\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Hsin-yen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chung Yuen Motion Picture Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jet Li (Li Lian-jie), Yu Hai, Ding Lan, Yu Cheng-hui, Ji Chunhua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, Cantonese, Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong \/ China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eMore Jet Li \u0026amp; Shaolin Classics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e earned a place in your collection, continue with more Jet Li favorites, legendary Shaolin adventures, authentic kung fu classics, and unforgettable martial arts films that helped define a new generation of action cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/jet-li-movies\"\u003eJet Li Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/shaolin-movies\"\u003eShaolin Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/chinese-movies\"\u003eChinese Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jet Li","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7971964649523,"sku":"0000197","price":62.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/ShaolinTempleBox2_062fba23-2c99-4477-9462-0ac9d59de2ad.jpg?v=1778041946","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/shaolin-temple-a-k-a-shao-lin-si-1982","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}