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6.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR19811h 30mTaiwan

Shaolin Temple Strikes Back

河南嵩山少林寺

Synopsis

A Ming princess and her faithful bodyguard are chased to Shaolin Temple by the Ching army.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1981

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 1, 1998

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Joseph Kuo
Original Score
Huang Kun Lin, Huang Mao-Shan
Original Title
河南嵩山少林寺
Country of Origin
Taiwan
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Kam Production Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joseph Kuo

Original Score & Music

Huang Kun Lin, Huang Mao-Shan

Film Editing

Wong Choi-Hing, Chiang Huang-Hsiung

Producers

Joseph Kuo

Department Leadership Roster

Joseph Kuo

Joseph Kuo

Director

Wong Choi-Hing

Editor

Joseph Kuo

Joseph Kuo

Producer

Chiang Huang-Hsiung

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shaolin Temple Strikes Back.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaolin Temple Strikes Back

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Shaolin Temple Strikes Back about?

A Ming princess and her faithful bodyguard are chased to Shaolin Temple by the Ching army.

Who directed Shaolin Temple Strikes Back?

Shaolin Temple Strikes Back was directed by Joseph Kuo.

Who stars in Shaolin Temple Strikes Back?

The principal cast of Shaolin Temple Strikes Back includes Chen Shan, Mark Lung Kuan-wu, Chiang Nan, Cliff Ching Ching, Chang Chi-Ping.

When was Shaolin Temple Strikes Back released and how long is it?

Shaolin Temple Strikes Back was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for Shaolin Temple Strikes Back?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Shaolin Temple Strikes Back was composed by Huang Kun Lin, Huang Mao-Shan.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Shaolin Temple Strikes Back?

Shaolin Temple Strikes Back holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).