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Kids from Shaolin

Kids from Shaolin

Action · Comedy · 1984

Romance blossoms between two rival families practicing Shaolin and Wudang kungfu respectively. despite familial opposition - until they overcome a gang of scheming bandits together.

Movie details

Kids from Shaolin

1984 Action · Comedy 1h 43m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

Romance blossoms between two rival families practicing Shaolin and Wudang kungfu respectively. despite familial opposition - until they overcome a gang of scheming bandits together.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Cheung Sing-Yim

Written by

Song Hsiang-Yu · Leung Chi-Keung · Hoh Shu-Wa

Jet Li

Jet Li

San Lung

Huang Qiuyan

Huang Qiuyan

San Feng

Yu Hai

Yu Hai

Tin Lung

Yu Chenghui

Yu Chenghui

Pao Sheng-Feng

Ding Lan

Ding Lan

Yee Feng

Ji Chunhua

Ji Chunhua

One-Eyed Bandit

Hu Jian-Qiang

Hu Jian-Qiang

Yee Lung

Court is in session

Put Kids from Shaolin on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.