MOVIE • 1991

American Shaolin

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After facing brutal humiliation in the ring, a young karateka travels to China in order to study the ancient art of Shaolin Kung Fu, becoming the first American Shaolin.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 103

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Top Cast

Reese Madigan

Drew Carson

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Trent Bushey

Trevor Gottitall

Daniel Dae Kim

Gao

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Billy Chang

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Cliff Lenderman

D.S.

Henry O

San De

Kim Chan

Master Kwan

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Alice Zhang Hung

Ashena

Jean Louisa Kelly

Maria

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Mark Swetland

'Bruce Lee'

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Keith W. Strandberg

Screenplay

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Lo Yuen-Ming

Director

Richard Yuen Tak

Martial Arts Choreographer

Poon Hung

Editor

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Theatrical release date: October 1, 1991

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

October 1, 1991

Runtime

106 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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