Shaolin: Wheel of Life

Shaolin: Wheel of Life

2001
1h 16m
7.0

7.0/10

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Overview

Have you ever done a handstand... on the tips of your index fingers? How about snapping iron bars over your head as if they were bread-sticks? You'll witness these amazing feats and much more in this astonishing London performance of China's legendary Shaolin monks. In perfecting their martial arts prowess, these devoted Buddhists have honed their physical and mental disciplines to such an uncommon degree that their movements seem almost supernaturally powerful. From the athletic contortions of a young acolyte to an older monk being hoisted aloft on the points of sharpened spears, these men and boys have conquered and crossed boundaries of control that would strike most outsiders as impossible if it weren't for their living proof. In demonstrating these and other kung fu skills, the Shaolin also enact their history as an enduring order, providing a theatrical narrative that's literally breathtaking.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date December 11, 2001
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0313595

Cast

John Hurt
John Hurt

Narrator (voice)

Tom Yang
Tom Yang

Emperor

Cecil Cheng
Cecil Cheng

Abbot

Jason Ninh Cao
Jason Ninh Cao

Bad General

Wang Zhigang
Wang Zhigang

Emperor's Assistent

Cheng Yun
Cheng Yun

Musician

Reijun Hui
Reijun Hui

Musician

Liu Ching
Liu Ching

Musician

Chen Defeng
Chen Defeng

Yanyang Shi
Yanyang Shi

Xu Liying
Xu Liying

Wu Yanxing
Wu Yanxing

Key Crew

Nick Morris
Director
Dione Orrom
Producer

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