Men from the Monastery (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1974, Men from the Monastery is an action film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The majestic Ming dynasty is invaded by the Manchu troops, its upto the Shaolin monastery to fight them and save the fate of the nation.
Who’s in it. Men from the Monastery stars Chen Kuan-Tai as Hung Hsi-kuan, Alexander Fu Sheng as Fang Shih Yu, Kuan-Chun Chi as Hu Hui-chien and Chiang Tao as Gao Jin Zhong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Men from the Monastery has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Men from the Monastery page.
If you liked it. Fans of Men from the Monastery 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 Men from the Monastery (1974)?
- In US, Men from the Monastery is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Men from the Monastery worth watching?
- Men from the Monastery holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Men from the Monastery?
- Men from the Monastery stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Alexander Fu Sheng, Kuan-Chun Chi, Chiang Tao and Lo Dik.
- When was Men from the Monastery released?
- Men from the Monastery was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.