The Blazing Temple
火烧少林寺
Synopsis
Young men, angered by the repressive and corrupt Ching government, come to the Shaolin Temple to study. Fearing that the Shaolin Temple is a harbor for rebels wanting to overthrow the government, the Ching Emperor Yungzheng kills the monks wherever he can find them. After the Emperor orders the destruction of the Shaolin Temple, his name becomes the most feared and hated in China. After years of struggling, the surviving Shaolin disciples, led by Carter Wong, move to assassinate the Emperor. This epic tale of Manchu China has all the scope and action you'd expect from Hong Kong master Joseph Kuo.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kuo
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Kuo, Chui Ming-Him
- Original Title
- 火烧少林寺
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Hong Hwa International Films (H.K.) Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kuo
Joseph Kuo, Chui Ming-Him
Joseph Kuo
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kuo
Director
Joseph Kuo
Producer
Joseph Kuo
Writer
Chui Ming-Him
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blazing Temple
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What is The Blazing Temple about?
Young men, angered by the repressive and corrupt Ching government, come to the Shaolin Temple to study. Fearing that the Shaolin Temple is a harbor for rebels wanting to overthrow the government, the Ching Emperor Yungzheng kills the monks wherever he can find them. After the Emperor orders the destruction of the Shaolin Temple, his name becomes the most feared and hated in China. After years of struggling, the surviving Shaolin disciples, led by Carter Wong, move to assassinate the Emperor. This epic tale of Manchu China has all the scope and action you'd expect from Hong Kong master Joseph Kuo.
Who directed The Blazing Temple?
The Blazing Temple was directed by Joseph Kuo.
Who stars in The Blazing Temple?
The principal cast of The Blazing Temple includes Carter Huang Chia-Ta, Chia Ling, Chang Yi, Yee Yuen, Liu Ping.
When was The Blazing Temple released and how long is it?
The Blazing Temple was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blazing Temple?
The Blazing Temple holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).