Name: Shaolin
Director: Benny Chan Muk-Sing
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 2011-01-20
Duration: 2 h 11 min
Cast: Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung, Fan Bingbing, Jackie Chan

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Shaolin (2011)

Runtime131 min

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China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan or rescue and escape.

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Shaolin (2011) is a critically acclaimed Chinese action drama film directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing. The film received positive reviews from critics for its impressive martial arts sequences and engaging storyline about the conflict between warlords and the Shaolin monks. While awards information is not provided, the film has maintained a solid audience reception, earning a rating of 7.0/10 on IMDb.

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Directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing, Shaolin (2011) blends thrilling martial arts action with powerful drama as a young warlord finds redemption through his refuge with the legendary Shaolin monks, culminating in a daring stand against the forces of evil that plague the land. Fans of both gritty historical epics and breathtaking kung fu will find much to appreciate in this richly layered film.

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Shaolin is a 2011 martial arts wuxia film directed by Benny Chan. A Hong Kong-Chinese co-production, it stars Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Fan Bingbing, Wu Jing, Yu Shaoqun, Xing Yu with a special appearance by Jackie Chan. The film's story is about a ruthless warlord who seeks refuge and redemption at Shaolin Temple after his second-in-command betrays him. Shaolin was also released in Mandarin and Cantonese languages and was a commercial success. It is a remake of the 1982 film Shaolin Temple starring Jet Li.