Shaolin Ex-Monk (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, Shaolin Ex-Monk is an action film directed by Chang Hsin-Yi. “His God... ...is his fists!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kung fu master Ling Chu-Fei (John Liu) must perfect and employ his devastating "Seven Immovable Limbs" technique if he is to defeat a renegade monk who has begun using Shaolin skills for evil. The threat becomes frighteningly personal when the ex-monk focuses his fury upon Master Ling's young orphan disciple, Small Mud Fish. Feet fly, blood spills and bones shatter all the way up to a gripping climactic duel in this 1978 action explosion.
Who’s in it. Shaolin Ex-Monk stars John Liu as Ling Chu-Fei, Blackie Ko Shou-Liang as Chow Li-Chin / Mudfish, Cecilia Wong Hang-Sau as Tin Chin and Cecilia Wong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shaolin Ex-Monk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaolin Ex-Monk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaolin Ex-Monk 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 Ex-Monk (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shaolin Ex-Monk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shaolin Ex-Monk worth watching?
- Shaolin Ex-Monk holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shaolin Ex-Monk?
- Shaolin Ex-Monk stars John Liu, Blackie Ko Shou-Liang, Cecilia Wong Hang-Sau, Cecilia Wong and Alan Chui Chung-San.
- When was Shaolin Ex-Monk released?
- Shaolin Ex-Monk was released in 1978.