Martial Arts of Shaolin

Martial Arts of Shaolin

1986 · 94 min · ★ 6.3 · Action, Comedy

In ancient China, Zhi Ming trains at the legendary Northern Shaolin temple to avenge the death of his father at the hands of a nefarious magistrate.

Directed by Lau Kar-leung · Written by Sze Yeung-Ping

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