# Shaolin Soccer (2001)

> A disgraced former footballer recruits Shaolin kung fu practitioners for an outrageously superpowered run at soccer glory.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6687

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Action, Comedy
- Director: Stephen Chow
- Cast: Stephen Chow, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Zhao Wei, Patrick Tse Yin, Karen Mok Man-Wai, Wong Yat-Fei, Mo Meilin, Tenky Tin Kai-Man
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286112/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: exuberant, irreverent, absurdist, group movie night, sports movie marathon

## Synopsis

A hilarious fusion of martial arts and soccer that will kick your expectations into high gear.

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