Shaolin Drunken Monk (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1982, Shaolin Drunken Monk is an action film directed by Tsai Yang-Ming, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. When a martial arts teacher is murdered by his students, his son and heir, Lao Chung (Gordon Liu), escapes but vows to exact vengeance for his father's death. After learning drunken kung fu from an old master, Chung sets out to punish the perpetrators. Eagle Han also stars in this rousing Hong Kong actioner featuring scores of spectacular fight scenes, all choreographed by the legendary Lau brothers.
Who’s in it. Shaolin Drunken Monk stars Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Lao Chung, Chin Yuet-Sang, Eagle Kim Young-Il as Wong Kin Chung and Wong Yat-Cho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Shaolin Drunken Monk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Drunken Monk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaolin Drunken Monk 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 Drunken Monk (1982)?
- In US, Shaolin Drunken Monk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shaolin Drunken Monk worth watching?
- Shaolin Drunken Monk holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shaolin Drunken Monk?
- Shaolin Drunken Monk stars Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Chin Yuet-Sang, Eagle Kim Young-Il, Wong Yat-Cho and Kwon Il-su.
- When was Shaolin Drunken Monk released?
- Shaolin Drunken Monk was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.