Shaolin Abbot
少林英雄榜
“He is Judge and Jury... and there is no appeal!”
Synopsis
While international favorite David Chiang was best known for his roles as a grinning, streetwise, fighter in many Chang Cheh-directed classics, he rarely played a noble warrior monk. But here he portrays the great Chih Shim, the monk who saved the Southern Shaolin Temple. Making this production all the more notable is Lo Lieh, Shaws' first international star, who returns to a role he also made famous - that of Shaolin renegade Pai Mei. This, and even more, makes for a true martial arts epic of the first order.
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David Chiang Da-Wei
Monk Chi San
Lo Lieh
Pai Mei
Ching Miao
Mr. Li
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
Tao Te
Lily Li
Wu Mei
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Li Jin-Lun
Yang Chi-Ching
Wu Chan
Chiang Tao
Tibetan Lama
Helen Poon Bing-Seung
Miss Jinbao
Si Wai
Emperor
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan
Shaolin recruit Hong Xi-Guan
Chan Shen
Dan Tian-Gang
Shum Lo
Head Abbot
Yue Wing
General Yue Ying-Qi
Chiang Nan
General Li
Sai Gwa-Pau
Stuttering servant
Wong Ching-Ho
Wang
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
Shaolin recruit Gong Qian-Jin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ho Meng-Hua
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 少林英雄榜
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ho Meng-Hua
Ni Kuang
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Yau Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Ho Meng-Hua
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Yau Kei
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaolin Abbot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shaolin Abbot about?
While international favorite David Chiang was best known for his roles as a grinning, streetwise, fighter in many Chang Cheh-directed classics, he rarely played a noble warrior monk. But here he portrays the great Chih Shim, the monk who saved the Southern Shaolin Temple. Making this production all the more notable is Lo Lieh, Shaws' first international star, who returns to a role he also made famous - that of Shaolin renegade Pai Mei. This, and even more, makes for a true martial arts epic of the first order.
Who directed Shaolin Abbot?
Shaolin Abbot was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
Who stars in Shaolin Abbot?
The principal cast of Shaolin Abbot includes David Chiang Da-Wei, Lo Lieh, Ching Miao, Eddie Koo Koon Chung, Lily Li.
When was Shaolin Abbot released and how long is it?
Shaolin Abbot was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Shaolin Abbot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shaolin Abbot was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.