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Plot

One of Hong Kong's top screen comics, Stephen Chow, co-wrote, co-directed, and headlines this three-way blend of sports, action, and humor. Sing (Stephen Chow) is a modern-day Shaolin monk who has become a master of traditional fighting skills, and is renowned for his "leg of steel." However, these days there isn't much call for a Shaolin warrior, and Sing and his fellow monks earn their keep working menial jobs until a soccer coach gets the bright idea of translating Sing's talent for kicking to the soccer field. Sing becomes the lynchpin of a team playing in a tournament that could net them a $1 million purse, but even with Sing's footwork, beating the steroid-fueled champions will be no easy task. Shaolin Soccer also features Man Tat Ng and Vicki Zhao.
MPAA Rating:
PG for action, violence and thematic elements.
Genre(s):
Action,Comedy
Run Time:
112min.
Theatrical Release Date:
04/02/2004
DVD Release Date:
10/09/2001
Distributor(s):
Miramax
Director(s):
Themes:
Soccer Players,Underdogs
Tone:
Light,Stylized,Quirky,Goofy,Slick,Flashy
Keywords:
Shaolin,courage,determination,monk,proving-oneself,soccer,underdog
Country of Origin:
Hong Kong (08-zz-2001),USA - Limited (04-02-2004)
Language:
Cantonese