Shaolin Rescuers (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1979, Shaolin Rescuers is an action film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 110 minutes. “Five Kung Fu masters on a life or death rescue!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two friends who long to be heroes join the fight against a Ching warlord and his students. They get help from a Kung Fu student and a rebel. They also save Hung Si Quan's life.
Who’s in it. Shaolin Rescuers stars Chan Shen as Zhou Cheng, Lo Meng as Chen A Jin, Lu Feng as Gao Jinzhong and Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok as Yang Dabao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Shaolin Rescuers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaolin Rescuers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaolin Rescuers 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 Rescuers (1979)?
- In US, Shaolin Rescuers is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shaolin Rescuers worth watching?
- Shaolin Rescuers holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shaolin Rescuers?
- Shaolin Rescuers stars Chan Shen, Lo Meng, Lu Feng, Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok and Sun Chien.
- When was Shaolin Rescuers released?
- Shaolin Rescuers was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.