Shaolin Dolemite (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1999, Shaolin Dolemite is a notable film directed by Robert Tai.
What it’s about. The film was created by re-dubbing footage filmed for the 1986 Taiwanese kung fu film Ren zhe da (known in English as Ninja: The Final Duel). Ren zhe da producer Robert Tai had reportedly filmed 10 hours of footage for the film that was cut to 90 minutes for release. Much of the footage that was not included in the release of Ren zhe da is included in Shaolin Dolemite as well as original footage of Moore observing the story of the film and making obscenity-laced comments. Other new footage includes a segment portraying Moore's long time friend Jimmy Lynch as a Drunken Master named Sam the Spliff.
Who’s in it. Shaolin Dolemite stars Rudy Ray Moore as Monk Ru-Dee, Eugene Thomas as Tupac, Alexander Lo Rei as Prince Sanada and Robert Tai as Abbot White, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Shaolin Dolemite has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaolin Dolemite page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shaolin Dolemite (1999)?
- In US, Shaolin Dolemite is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shaolin Dolemite worth watching?
- Shaolin Dolemite holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shaolin Dolemite?
- Shaolin Dolemite stars Rudy Ray Moore, Eugene Thomas, Alexander Lo Rei, Robert Tai and Jimmy Lynch.