Shaolin vs. Lama

Shaolin vs. Lama

1983 · 90 min · ★ 7.1 · Action, Drama

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.

Directed by Lee Tso-Nam · Written by Chang Hsin-Yi

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Alexander Lo Rei Sun Yi Ting
Chen Shan Golden Wheel Lama
Wang Chi-Sheng Mr. Tso
Sun Jung-Chi Grandmaster that eats meat
William Yen Ming-Chang Hsu Shan / Hsu Erh
Chang Chi-Ping Head Abbot
Lee Wai-Wan girl on the run
Yang Hsiung

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