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6.0 / 10(6 votes)IMDbR19771h 38mTaiwan

13 Golden Nuns

十三女尼

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Synopsis

Set near the turn of the 18th-century in China, thirteen women train to become nuns after they are ravaged by bandits. A mastery of kung fu is required before the women finish their training and after they leave the temple the nuns head out for chop-socky 3-D action.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 15, 1982

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chang Mei-chun
Screenplay & Story
Huang Kun Lin
Original Title
十三女尼
Country of Origin
Taiwan
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Studios
Hongkong Tung Chuan Films Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chang Mei-chun

Screenplay & Story

Huang Kun Lin

Director of Photography

Chen Jung-Shu

Film Editing

Wang Chin-Chen

Producers

Shut Mei-Lun

Department Leadership Roster

Shut Mei-Lun

Producer

Chang Mei-chun

Director

Huang Kun Lin

Screenplay

Wang Chin-Chen

Editor

Chen Jung-Shu

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for 13 Golden Nuns.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 13 Golden Nuns

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

What is 13 Golden Nuns about?

Set near the turn of the 18th-century in China, thirteen women train to become nuns after they are ravaged by bandits. A mastery of kung fu is required before the women finish their training and after they leave the temple the nuns head out for chop-socky 3-D action.

Who directed 13 Golden Nuns?

13 Golden Nuns was directed by Chang Mei-chun.

Who stars in 13 Golden Nuns?

The principal cast of 13 Golden Nuns includes Pai Ying, Han Hsiang-Chin, Liang Hsiu-shen, Chang Ju Yu, Lin Di.

When was 13 Golden Nuns released and how long is it?

13 Golden Nuns was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for 13 Golden Nuns?

13 Golden Nuns holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).