The Shaolin Brothers (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1977, The Shaolin Brothers is an action film directed by Joseph Kuo, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Complicated mix of Chinese history and myth, where old Shaolin friends find themselves on different sides, one a Ching general, and the other faithful to Ming.
Who’s in it. The Shaolin Brothers stars Carter Wong as General Ko Lung-Ta, Tung Li as General Hang Chun-Jen, David Tang Wei as Lin Yun-Chang and Ling Fan as Lin Hsiang-Yan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Shaolin Brothers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shaolin Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shaolin Brothers 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 The Shaolin Brothers (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shaolin Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Shaolin Brothers worth watching?
- The Shaolin Brothers holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shaolin Brothers?
- The Shaolin Brothers stars Carter Wong, Tung Li, David Tang Wei, Ling Fan and Chang Feng.
- When was The Shaolin Brothers released?
- The Shaolin Brothers was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.