Summary
The majestic Ming dynasty is invaded by the Manchu troops, its upto the Shaolin monastery to fight them and save the fate of the nation.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Skip it if
- Graphic violence bothers you
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 63GoodWatch 59
IMDb6.3
Running time
1 h 41 min
A typical length for action movies, −7 min on the typical 108
typical 108101Half of all action movies run 96–127 min.
Reach
Streams in 1 country, rent or buy in 42 more
Released
1974
April 3, 1974
52 years ago
Genre
ActionLanguage
Chinese
Original language
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Rated
No age rating yet.
Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism12 of 12
Chen Kuan-taiHung Hsi-kuan
Alexander Fu ShengFang Shih Yu
Chi Kuan-ChunHu Hui-chien
Chiang TaoGao Jin Zhong
Lu TiFeng Dao De
Bruce Tong Yim-ChaanNian Rui Qing
Wong ChingLei Da Ping
Wu Chi-ChinHu Yiu Ding
Lam Fai-WongLi Er Wan
Kent Cheng Jak-siExtra (uncredited)
Sai Gwa-PauExtra (uncredited)
Wa LunMing's Patriot
Directing · 1
- Chang Cheh Director, Writer
Writing · 1
- Ni Kuang Writer
Production · 1
- Hsing-Fan Lin Producer
Camera · 1
- Kung Mu-To Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Kwok Ting-Hung Editor
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Li Chi Costume Design
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GoodWatch score 59You're here
- The Shaolin Avengers (1976)
GoodWatch score 65Film 3
- Shaolin Temple (1976)
GoodWatch score 60Film 4
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