Shaolin Dolemite
Originally released in 1999. Shaolin Dolemite is a action/adventure film. directed by Robert Tai.
Starring Alexander Lo Rei, Eugene Thomas, and Robert Tai
Synopsis
The film was created by re-dubbing footage filmed for the 1986 Taiwanese kung fu film Ren zhe da (known in English as Ninja: The Final Duel). Ren zhe da producer Robert Tai had reportedly filmed 10 hours of footage for the film that was cut to 90 minutes for release. Much of the footage that was not included in the release of Ren zhe da is included in Shaolin Dolemite as well as original footage of Moore observing the story of the film and making obscenity-laced comments. Other new footage includes a segment portraying Moore's long time friend Jimmy Lynch as a Drunken Master named Sam the Spliff.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1999
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Taiwan
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Director
Top Cast
Alexander Lo Rei
as Prince Sanada (archive footage)
Eugene Thomas
as Tupac (archive footage)
Robert Tai
as Abbot White (archive footage)
Rudy Ray Moore
as Monk Ru-Dee
Alan Li Hai-Hsing
as Lucifer Lee (archive footage)
Alice Tseng
as Ninja Ho (archive footage)
Tsang Ming-Cheong
as Head Abbott (archive footage)
Jimmy Lynch
as Drunken Master Sam the Spliff
Toby Russell
as Shabazz #1 (archive footage)
John Ladalski
as Shabazz #2 (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Don't Back Down Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaolin Dolemite about?
The film was created by re-dubbing footage filmed for the 1986 Taiwanese kung fu film Ren zhe da (known in English as Ninja: The Final Duel). Ren zhe da producer Robert Tai had reportedly filmed 10...
Who directed Shaolin Dolemite?
Shaolin Dolemite was directed by Robert Tai.
How long is Shaolin Dolemite?
Shaolin Dolemite has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Shaolin Dolemite released?
Shaolin Dolemite was released on January 1, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shaolin Dolemite?
The main cast of Shaolin Dolemite includes Alexander Lo Rei, Eugene Thomas, Robert Tai, Rudy Ray Moore, Alan Li Hai-Hsing.