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Shaolin (2011)

★ 6.8R131 minDirector: Benny Chan

2011 Hong Kong-Chinese film by Benny Chan

Shaolin (新少林寺) is a 2011 Hong Kong–Chinese martial arts film directed by Benny Chan, starring Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Jackie Chan, Fan Bingbing, Wu Jing, Yu Shaoqun and Xing Yu. Set in early 20th-century China, the film 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 both Mandarin and Cantonese and was a commercial success. It is a loose remake of the 1982 film Shaolin Temple, which starred Jet Li, but in a different historical setting.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Shaolin about?
Shaolin (2011) — 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 after killing a rival warlord on their temple grounds. But the glory com
Is Shaolin based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Shaolin scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.