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Shaolin Soccer (2003)
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Shaolin Soccer (2003)

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
September 5, 2003
Studio
Miramax Films
Official Site
http://miramax.com/shaolin_soccer/index.html
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
September 5, 2003
MPAA Rating
PG
Duration
87 minute(s)
Production Budget
10000000
Studio
Miramax Films
Official Site
http://miramax.com/shaolin_soccer/index.html
Director
Stephen Chow
Producer
Kwok-fai Yeung
Screenwriter
Stephen Chow, Kan-Cheung Tsang
Starring
  • Stephen Chow
  • Lee Wai
  • Vicki Zhao
  • Ng Man-Tat
  • Cecilia Cheung
  • Cheung Ming Ming
  • Law Kar-Ying

In a world where kung fu has lost its relevance, former soccer star Golden Leg Fung, played by Ng Man-Tat, sees a glimmer of hope in an unlikely savior. He encounters Sing, a Shaolin kung fu master portrayed by Stephen Chow, who uses his martial arts to bizarrely mundane ends. Fung convinces Sing that his true destiny lies not in everyday chores, but in bringing the power of Shaolin to the soccer field. Together, they embark on a hilarious quest to assemble a team of Sing’s eccentric former Shaolin brothers, each possessing their own unique and comically exaggerated martial arts skills. As this ragtag group of misfits enters the cutthroat world of professional soccer, they must face off against a formidable and ruthless opposing team, using their unconventional methods to prove that ancient tradition can triumph in a modern arena. This wildly inventive comedy from director Stephen Chow blends slapstick humor, jaw-dropping visual gags, and exhilarating sports action into a uniquely entertaining spectacle, celebrating underdog spirit with every gravity-defying kick.

GENRE: Comedy YEAR: 2003