Shaolin vs. Lama
少林鬥喇嘛
Synopsis
A kung fu fanatic, Yu Ting (Alexander Lo Rei), searching for the ultimate master, saves a young Shaolin monk, Hsu Shi (William Yen), from a group of mobsters and sees it as a golden opportunity to enrich his kung fu skills. He persuades the young novice monk to smuggle him into Shaolin, but Ting's presence isn't welcome and he is driven out, but remains close to the temple, keeping in touch with Hsu Shi. When Ting rescues a girl from the clutches of the Flying Eagle gang, the Golden Wheel Lama and sworn enemy of Shaolin finds the perfect excuse to lead an assault on the Temple. Realizing Ting's devotion, the abbot decides to bring Ting into the Shaolin order and teach him the deadliest techniques to prepare him for the Lama's merciless fury.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Tso-Nam
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Hsin-Yi
- Original Title
- 少林鬥喇嘛
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Tin Ping Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Tso-Nam
Chang Hsin-Yi
Geung Chung-Ping
Department Leadership Roster
Geung Chung-Ping
Producer
Lee Tso-Nam
Director
Chang Hsin-Yi
Writer
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What is Shaolin vs. Lama about?
A kung fu fanatic, Yu Ting (Alexander Lo Rei), searching for the ultimate master, saves a young Shaolin monk, Hsu Shi (William Yen), from a group of mobsters and sees it as a golden opportunity to enrich his kung fu skills. He persuades the young novice monk to smuggle him into Shaolin, but Ting's presence isn't welcome and he is driven out, but remains close to the temple, keeping in touch with Hsu Shi. When Ting rescues a girl from the clutches of the Flying Eagle gang, the Golden Wheel Lama and sworn enemy of Shaolin finds the perfect excuse to lead an assault on the Temple. Realizing Ting's devotion, the abbot decides to bring Ting into the Shaolin order and teach him the deadliest techniques to prepare him for the Lama's merciless fury.
Who directed Shaolin vs. Lama?
Shaolin vs. Lama was directed by Lee Tso-Nam.
Who stars in Shaolin vs. Lama?
The principal cast of Shaolin vs. Lama includes Alexander Lo Rei, Chen Shan, Wang Chi-Sheng, Sun Jung-Chi, William Yen Ming-Chang.
When was Shaolin vs. Lama released and how long is it?
Shaolin vs. Lama was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.