Stranger from Shaolin (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1977, Stranger from Shaolin is an action, drama and history film directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. When her entire family is killed by the occupying Manchus, Yin Wing Chun narrowly escapes to Shaolin temple.
Who’s in it. Stranger from Shaolin stars Cecilia Wong Hang-Sau as Yim Wing Chun, Thompson Kao Kang, Phillip Jang Il-Do and Tony Lou Chun-Ku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Stranger from Shaolin has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Stranger from Shaolin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranger from Shaolin 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 Stranger from Shaolin (1977)?
- In US, Stranger from Shaolin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stranger from Shaolin worth watching?
- Stranger from Shaolin holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stranger from Shaolin?
- Stranger from Shaolin stars Cecilia Wong Hang-Sau, Thompson Kao Kang, Phillip Jang Il-Do, Tony Lou Chun-Ku and Wong Kwok-Leung.
- When was Stranger from Shaolin released?
- Stranger from Shaolin was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.