Martial Arts of Shaolin
A classic 1980s kung fu revenge tale that balances martial arts spectacle with comedic moments, grounded in Shaolin training and spiritual discipline.
In ancient China, Zhi Ming trains at the legendary Northern Shaolin temple to avenge the death of his father at the hands of a nefarious magistrate.
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