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Guards of Shaolin
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Guards of Shaolin

1984-05-25 · 91 min · ★ 5.0

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A troop of monks from the Shaolin Temple embark on a mission to get the Golden Sutra to Tibet after the Shaolin Abbot is killed by their traitorous teacher. They are joined on their quest by a beautiful, female warrior – with aims to avenge her father's death. They traverse forests and mountains on their mission, all the while fighting off deadly ninja assassins, vicious gangsters and even the undead.

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Directors
Robert Tai, William Chang Kee
Production companies
Worldwide Film Productions Co.
Countries
Taiwan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alexander Lo ReiAlexander Lo Rei1st Brother
Ryong Wang
Kim Yeong-IlHung Gin
Alan Li Hai-HsingAlan Li Hai-Hsing
Lee Aau-SukLee Aau-Suk
Yip Yung
Robert TaiRobert Tai
Chin Fei
Kim Won-Cheol

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