American Shaolin

American Shaolin

Year: 1991

Runtime: 106 mins

Language: English

Director: Lo Yuen-Ming

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Humiliated after a defeat in the tournament, a determined young karate student journeys to China to train in the ancient discipline of Shaolin Kung Fu. Immersed in the monastery’s rigorous regimen, he overcomes cultural barriers and physical challenges, ultimately becoming the first American Shaolin.

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