Shaolin: Wheel of Life 22 years old
Have you ever done a handstand... on the tips of your index fingers? How about snapping iron bars over your head as if they were bread-sticks? You'll witness these amazing feats and much more in this astonishing London performance of China's legendary Shaolin monks. In perfecting their martial arts prowess, these devoted Buddhists have honed their physical and mental disciplines to such an uncommon degree that their movements seem almost supernaturally powerful. From the athletic contortions of a young acolyte to an older monk being hoisted aloft on the points of sharpened spears, these men and boys have conquered and crossed boundaries of control that would strike most outsiders as impossible if it weren't for their living proof. In demonstrating these and other kung fu skills, the Shaolin also enact their history as an enduring order, providing a theatrical narrative that's literally breathtaking.
Credits
Shaolin: Wheel of Life Cast
Name | Character |
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John Hurt He was 61, 77 years old when he died | as Narrator |
Geng Zhen | |
Wu Yanxing | |
Reijun Hui | as Musician |
Zhu Zhankui | |
Cheng Yun | as Musician |
Wang Zanfei | |
Fu Hongwei | |
Yang Bo She was 28, now 50 years old | |
Chen Defeng | |
Li Hao was 1108, 72 years old when died | |
Cecil Cheng | as Abbot |
Li Xianghui | |
Liu Qunliu | |
Cao Wenting | |
Xu Liying | |
Zhigang Wang He was 1, now 24 years old | as Emperor's Assistent |
Xiaowei Zhou | |
Cui Jianxin | |
Lu Chaowei | |
Chen Yanmin | |
Liu Ching | as Musician |
Li Yonghui | |
Tom Yang | as Emperor |
Zhang Ensong | |
Lui Tao | |
Liu Xiao | |
Yanyang Shi | |
Dhi Yanyi | |
Jason Ninh Cao He was 27, now 50 years old | as Bad General |
Guangdong Qi |
Shaolin: Wheel of Life Crew
Name | Department |
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Barrington Pheloung as Original Music Composer. He was 47 (65) years old when He died | Sound |
Dione Orrom as Producer. | Production |
Nick Morris as Director. | Directing |
Nick Morris as Editor. | Editing |
Shaolin: Wheel of Life (22 years)
- Release day: Tuesday, December 11, 2001
- Runtime: 76 minutes