Film

Shaolin Soccer 2001

Directed by Stephen Chow

  • Action, Comedy
  • 113 min
  • PG

Get ready to kick some grass!

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

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