Kids from Shaolin
少林小子
Synopsis
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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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheung Sing-Yim
- Screenplay & Story
- Song Hsiang-Yu, Leung Chi-Keung, Hoh Shu-Wa
- Original Score
- Yu Feng
- Original Title
- 少林小子
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- Chung Yuen Motion Picture Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheung Sing-Yim
Song Hsiang-Yu, Leung Chi-Keung, Hoh Shu-Wa
Yu Feng
Chau Pak-Ling
Koo Chi-Wai, Lee Yuk-Wai
Fu Chi
Department Leadership Roster
Cheung Sing-Yim
Director
Chau Pak-Ling
Director of Photography
Song Hsiang-Yu
Screenplay
Leung Chi-Keung
Screenplay
Hoh Shu-Wa
Screenplay
Fu Chi
Producer
Shi Ju-Ying
Costume Design
Chen Juan
Costume Design
Pai Ti
Costume Design
Li Yan-Wen
Costume Design
Koo Chi-Wai
Editor
Lee Yuk-Wai
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kids from Shaolin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kids from Shaolin about?
Romance blossoms between two rival families practicing Shaolin and Wudang kungfu respectively. despite familial opposition - until they overcome a gang of scheming bandits together.
Who directed Kids from Shaolin?
Kids from Shaolin was directed by Cheung Sing-Yim.
Who stars in Kids from Shaolin?
The principal cast of Kids from Shaolin includes Jet Li, Huang Qiuyan, Yu Hai, Yu Chenghui, Ding Lan.
When was Kids from Shaolin released and how long is it?
Kids from Shaolin was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Kids from Shaolin make at the box office?
Kids from Shaolin grossed $3.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Kids from Shaolin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kids from Shaolin was composed by Yu Feng.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kids from Shaolin?
Kids from Shaolin holds official age classifications: FR: TP.