Nan bei Shao Lin

Feb 1 1986 R 1h 34m
Action, Drama

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.

Plot

Jet Li weasels out of the north Shaolin temple to assassinate a despotic ruler at the ruler's extravagant public birthday celebration. Two other men from the south Shaolin temple also set out to assassinate the ruler, but all three fail and are chased all over by soldiers. Meanwhile, one of the southerners turns out to be a cross-dressed woman, who is also discovered to wear a footbell to match Jet Li's, meaning they are somehow slated for an arranged marriage.

Written by

Yang-Ping Shi, Yeung-Ping Sze

Directed by

Chia-Liang Liu

Production Countries

China, Hong Kong

Production Companies

Shaw Brothers

Languages

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
2,791
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA