American Shaolin
- IMDb link: 0101327
- IMDb rating: 5.9 (1,820 votes) Search
- Genres: Action
- Director: Lucas Lowe
- Cast: Trent Bushey, Kim Chan, Reese Madigan, Daniel Dae Kim, Billy Chang and others
- Release date: 23 May 1992
- Release year: 1991
- Runtime: 106 minutes
- Country: United States, Hong Kong
- Keywords: bald man, humiliation, championship fight, nationality in title, referee, seashore, ferris wheel, jeep, mentor student relationship, lie
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After being humiliated in the ring by a dirty kickboxer who pulled down his shorts and then hit him, a martial arts master decides to travel to China and enter a monastery where he may learn the Shaolin form of fighting. The film then veers into "Karate Kid" territory where the novice humiliates himself at every turn, is tolerated as a foreigner, and still comes out a champion. The monastery teaches non-violence, but everyone knows that sooner or later the student will catch up with the bad guy.
An American martial arts film directed by Lucas Lowe. The story follows a young American martial artist named Jason Stillwell, who travels to China after a humiliating defeat in a kickboxing match. His goal is to learn Shaolin Kung Fu to improve his skills and restore his honor. Upon arriving in China, Jason faces cultural differences and the strict discipline of the Shaolin monastery. He struggles to earn the respect of the monks and prove his dedication. Throughout his training, Jason learns fighting techniques and important philosophical lessons about humility and inner strength. The film explores Jason's journey of personal growth and his efforts to master Shaolin Kung Fu while navigating various challenges and rivalries within the monastery.
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