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The Shaolin Chief Cook

소림사 주방장

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Near the Abrok river bordering Korea and China, both Chinese citizens of the Qing dynasty and Chosun immigrants live together peacefully. When Yeon Ching-su of the Wol-gwan martial arts sect, a Korean, is killed in a fight against Pang of the Qing's Pacheon sect, his student Jin Ho-rim goes into the mountains to train in the art of Gol-gwon fighting skills with Master Gol-bo. He masters the Gol-gwon skills and descends to find Pang. Pang sends his henchman who is easily beaten by Ho-rim and Pang resorts to kidnapping Master Gol-bo's daughter Chu-hwa. When Ho-rim fails to rescue Chu-hwa, he challenges Pang to a fight to the finish. When Ho-rim is cornered by Pang, Master Gol-bo appears and teaches Ho-rim the secret skill of Gol-gwon and he succeeds in beating Pang. - KMDB

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Godfrey Ho, Kim Jeong-Yong
Screenplay & Story
Youn Suk-hoon
Original Title
소림사 주방장
Spoken Languages
Korean
Runtime
1h 25m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Godfrey Ho, Kim Jeong-Yong

Screenplay & Story

Youn Suk-hoon

Producers

Kim Yong-deok

Department Leadership Roster

Kim Yong-deok

Producer

Godfrey Ho

Godfrey Ho

Director

Kim Jeong-Yong

Kim Jeong-Yong

Director

Kim Yeong-Il

Stunt Coordinator

Youn Suk-hoon

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What is The Shaolin Chief Cook about?

Near the Abrok river bordering Korea and China, both Chinese citizens of the Qing dynasty and Chosun immigrants live together peacefully. When Yeon Ching-su of the Wol-gwan martial arts sect, a Korean, is killed in a fight against Pang of the Qing's Pacheon sect, his student Jin Ho-rim goes into the mountains to train in the art of Gol-gwon fighting skills with Master Gol-bo. He masters the Gol-gwon skills and descends to find Pang. Pang sends his henchman who is easily beaten by Ho-rim and Pang resorts to kidnapping Master Gol-bo's daughter Chu-hwa. When Ho-rim fails to rescue Chu-hwa, he challenges Pang to a fight to the finish. When Ho-rim is cornered by Pang, Master Gol-bo appears and teaches Ho-rim the secret skill of Gol-gwon and he succeeds in beating Pang. - KMDB

Who directed The Shaolin Chief Cook?

The Shaolin Chief Cook was directed by Godfrey Ho, Kim Jeong-Yong.

Who stars in The Shaolin Chief Cook?

The principal cast of The Shaolin Chief Cook includes Elton Jeong Jin-Hwa, Kim Yeong-Il, Ryong Wang, Bruce Jang Il-Sik, Kim Myeong-Ah.

When was The Shaolin Chief Cook released and how long is it?

The Shaolin Chief Cook was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.