Shaolin Heroes (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, Shaolin Heroes is an action, drama and history film directed by Ching-Chen Yang, running about 90 minutes. “Long Chi San Kim” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the declining years of Ming dynasty, Mongolians sent secret agents to intrude central China and try to obtain "The Light sword". A mighty sword which can gather all brave wanderers. The son of Lung Chen Ying, master of the Light Sword style, learns of the plot and kills the leader of the secret mission and temporarily stops the Mongolian's ambition.
Who’s in it. Shaolin Heroes stars Wang Kuan-Hsiung, Chung Wah, Doris Lung Chun-Erh and Li Chiang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Shaolin Heroes has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $200K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaolin Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaolin Heroes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shaolin Heroes (1979)?
- In US, Shaolin Heroes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shaolin Heroes worth watching?
- Shaolin Heroes holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shaolin Heroes?
- Shaolin Heroes stars Wang Kuan-Hsiung, Chung Wah, Doris Lung Chun-Erh, Li Chiang and Shih Chung-Tien.