{"product_id":"shaolin-monk-a-k-a-shaolin-tamo-buddhist-monk-1981","title":"Shaolin Monk A.K.A. Shaolin Tamo Buddhist Monk • 少林達摩祖師 (1977)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e (1977), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Tamo Buddhist Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFighting of Shaolin Monks\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Exorcist\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKiller Priest\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eShao Lin Da Mo Zu Shi\u003c\/strong\u003e (少林達摩祖師 \/ 少林达摩祖师), is a classic Hong Kong \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movie\u003c\/strong\u003e directed by \u003cstrong\u003eLam Fook-dei\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eChan Sing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChia Ling\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePhillip Ko Fei\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLung Man-hong\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChan Lui\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eYuen Chuen\u003c\/strong\u003e, this distinctive martial arts film combines the legendary story of Bodhidharma with Shaolin tradition, Buddhist teachings, traditional kung fu, and classic fight action. For collectors searching for rare \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1970s, \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a unique look at one of the most enduring legends in martial arts cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraveling from India to China, the Buddhist monk Tamo arrives at the Shaolin Temple determined to spread his teachings. His journey brings him into conflict with corrupt warlords, political forces, and dangerous enemies threatening the temple and those who follow its teachings. Through discipline, spiritual wisdom, and martial training, Tamo helps establish traditions that become closely associated with Shaolin and its legendary martial arts heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e combines traditional kung fu action with the legendary story of Bodhidharma, giving this \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movie\u003c\/strong\u003e a different focus from the revenge stories common to 1970s martial arts cinema. Chan Sing leads the action with powerful performances and traditional fighting, while Phillip Ko Fei and the supporting cast contribute memorable confrontations and classic martial arts choreography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e for its unusual subject matter and its connection to one of the most famous legends in Chinese martial arts. Instead of relying entirely on revenge and tournament battles, the film explores the legendary origins of Shaolin tradition while still providing the training, fighting, and martial arts action expected from a classic \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movie\u003c\/strong\u003e. Chan Sing's commanding performance makes it an especially interesting title for collectors of vintage Hong Kong cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during the golden age of Hong Kong martial arts filmmaking, \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects the enduring popularity of stories surrounding Bodhidharma and the Shaolin Temple. Although the story is rooted in legend rather than established historical fact, the film represents an important strand of classic \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e that helped connect martial arts cinema with Chinese religious tradition, Shaolin mythology, and the history of kung fu.\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 Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Tamo Buddhist Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e – English release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFighting of Shaolin Monks\u003c\/strong\u003e – English video title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Exorcist\u003c\/strong\u003e – U.S. theatrical title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKiller Priest\u003c\/strong\u003e – U.S. home video title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShao Lin Da Mo Zu Shi\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e少林達摩祖師\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e少林达摩祖师\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 Lam Fook-dei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chan Sing, Chia Ling, Phillip Ko Fei, Lung Man-hong, Chan Lui, Yuen Chuen\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 Dubbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\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 Classic Shaolin Legends\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive entry among classic \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by Shaolin history, Buddhist tradition, legendary masters, and traditional Chinese martial arts. 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