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Shaolin Soccer
Shaolin Soccer

Shaolin Soccer

July 5, 2001
1h 53m
Action
Comedy
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.

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Details

Director
Stephen Chow
Cast
Stephen Chow, Richard Ng, Patrick Tse Yin, Zhao Wei, Wong Yat-Fei, Meilin Mo, Tenky Tin Kai-Man, Danny Chan Kwok-Kwan, Lam Tze-Chung, Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu
Release Date
July 5, 2001
Production
Star Overseas, Universe Entertainment

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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