Shaolin Abbot 1979
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SplatWhile international favorite David Chiang was best known for his roles as a grinning, streetwise, fighter in many Chang Cheh-directed classics, he rarely played a noble warrior monk. But here he portrays the great Chih Shim, the monk who saved the Southern Shaolin Temple. Making this production all the more notable is Lo Lieh, Shaws' first international star, who returns to a role he also made famous - that of Shaolin renegade Pai Mei. This, and even more, makes for a true martial arts epic of the first order.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Monk Chi San
as Pai Mei
as Mr. Li
as Tao Te
as Wu Mei
as Li Jin-Lun
as Wu Chan
as Tibetan Lama
as Miss Jinbao
as Emperor
Director:
Writer:
Ni Kuang
Stars:
David Chiang Da-Wei, Lo Lieh, Ching Miao, Eddie Koo Koon Chung, Lily Li, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung, Yang Chi-Ching, Chiang Tao, Helen Poon Bing-Seung, Si Wai,
Genres:
Action
Release Date:
1979 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
84 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Shaolin Abbot
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Monk Chi San
as Pai Mei
as Mr. Li
as Tao Te
as Wu Mei
as Li Jin-Lun
as Wu Chan
as Tibetan Lama
as Miss Jinbao
as Emperor
as Shaolin recruit Hong Xi-Guan
as Dan Tian-Gang
as Head Abbot
as General Yue Ying-Qi
as General Li
as Stuttering servant
as Wang
as Shaolin recruit Gong Qian-Jin
as Magistrate (uncredited)
as Shaolin recruit Gong Qian-Jin
as Li Ba-Shan
as Rich man
as Bandit
as Soldier
as Shaolin student
as Bandit
as Monk
as Shaolin recruit Gui Jue-Qi
as Rich Man
as Traitor Monk
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Servant
as Rich Man
as Servant
as Soldier / Bandit
as Servant
as Man at Palace
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