Shaolin Temple A.K.A. Shao Lin Si (少林寺) (1982)

Shaolin Temple is a landmark 1982 Hong Kong and Chinese martial arts film directed by Chang Hsin-yen, starring Jet Li (Li Lian-jie) in his feature film debut alongside Yu Hai, Ding Lan, Wong Chau-yin, and Yu Cheng-hui. Also released as Shao Lin Si, this influential classic helped launch Jet Li's international career while reviving worldwide interest in traditional Shaolin kung fu. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors of rare martial arts cinema and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

After the ruthless warlord Wang Shichong murders his father, the young Jue Yuan escapes to the legendary Shaolin Temple, where compassionate monks take him in and begin training him in the ancient disciplines of Shaolin kung fu. As his skills grow, so does his determination to avenge his family and defend the innocent from tyranny. Guided by the Temple's wisdom and strengthened through years of rigorous training, he ultimately confronts the traitorous general in a spectacular series of martial arts battles that helped redefine modern kung fu cinema.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Shaolin Temple is one of the most important martial arts films ever made. It introduced the world to Jet Li's extraordinary athleticism, featured authentic Shaolin practitioners performing genuine martial arts, and inspired a global resurgence of interest in the Shaolin Temple itself. With breathtaking choreography, beautiful location photography, and an unforgettable revenge story, it remains an essential centerpiece in every serious kung fu collection.

• A.K.A.: Shao Lin Si (少林寺)
• Director: Chang Hsin-yen
• Starring: Jet Li (Li Lian-jie), Yu Hai, Ding Lan, Wong Chau-yin, Yu Cheng-hui
• Studio: Chung Yuen Motion Picture
• Format: DVD
• Language: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
• Release Year: 1982

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