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American Shaolin

Discover Cinema HubsAmerican Shaolin (1991)

American Shaolin

3.5

IMAX 70MM

2.39:1 & 1.43:1 EXPANDED IMAXDOLBY ATMOSPG-13 • 106 MINACTION

American Shaolin

October 1, 1991

BANYAN SCORE

3.5/5(99)

LETTERBOXD

3.5/5

IMDb

IMDb

6.9/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES

69%Audience

YOUR RATING:

Watch Options (Turkey)•No active streaming options currently recorded in Turkey.

Synopsis & Director's Note

After facing brutal humiliation in the ring, a young karateka travels to China in order to study the ancient art of Shaolin Kung Fu, becoming the first American Shaolin.

Cast & Characters

Full Cast (10)

Reese Madigan

Reese Madigan

Drew Carson

T

Trent Bushey

Trevor Gottitall

Daniel Dae Kim

Daniel Dae Kim

Gao

B

Billy Chang

Li

C

Cliff Lenderman

D.S.

Henry O

Henry O

San De

Kim Chan

Kim Chan

Master Kwan

A

Alice Zhang Hung

Ashena

Jean Louisa Kelly

Jean Louisa Kelly

Maria

M

Mark Swetland

'Bruce Lee'

Official Saga & Viewing Order

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Production Crew & Specs

DirectorLo Yuen-Ming

ScreenplayKeith W. Strandberg

EditingMarco Mak Chi-Sin

StudiosSeasonal Film Corporation

Technical Specs

SİNEFİL PRO

Camera & FormatARRI ALEXA Mini LF / IMAX Digital

Aspect Ratio1.43:1 (IMAX Laser) / 2.39:1 (Anamorphic)

Lab & Master4K Digital Intermediate (DI) • Dolby Atmos

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