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Still from Shaolin Soccer — Shaolin Soccer (2001) — Stephen ChowPhotographed by Andy Kwong Ting-Wo and Apple Kwan Pak-Suen

Poster for Shaolin Soccer

Stephen Chow

Shaolin Soccer

少林足球

Cantonese / 2001 / 1h 53m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.80/5·167.2K ratings·31.4K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

Included in
The Beautiful Game: International Football Films
Position 5
Included in
December 2022
Position 54

Credits

Crew

DirectorStephen Chow

WriterStephen Chow, Tsang Kan-Cheong, Steven Fung Min-Hang, Andrew Fung Chih-Chiang, Lo Mei

CinematographerAndy Kwong Ting-Wo, Apple Kwan Pak-Suen

ComposerRaymond Wong Ying-Wah

EditorHai Kit-Wai

ProducerYeung Kwok-Fai, Lee Lik-Chi

Cast

Stephen Chowas Mighty Steel Leg / Sing

Richard Ng Man-Tatas Fung

Patrick Tse Yinas Hung

Karen Mok Man-Waias Team Moustache Player #2

Wong Yat-Feias Iron Head

Mo Meilinas Hooking Leg

Tenky Tin Kai-Manas Iron Shirt

Danny Chan Kwok-Kwanas Empty Hands

Lam Tze-Chungas Weight Vest

Vincent Kok Tak-Chiuas Team Puma Leader

Steven Fung Min-Hangas Team Gangster Leader

Jazz Lam Tsz-Sinas Team Gangster Player #1

Yuen Siu-Lungas Team Gangster Player #2

Wong Ming-Kinas Team Gangster Player #3

Leo Lo Hoi-Yingas Team Gangster Player #4

Sin Kin-Wingas Team Gangster Player #5

Ma Junlongas Team Gangster Player #6

Yiu Yukas Team Gangster Player #7

Sik Chi-Wanas Team Evil Center

Shaolin Soccer (2001) | Criteria