A group of youth enter Shaolin to become proficient in the arts of the snake, crane, tiger, and leopard. Their training is put to the test when Shaolin is invaded! This rare classic has never been ...

A general goes on a search for a book that reveals the names of revolutionaries in the area, leading to a showdown at a Shaolin temple where he faces off against the revolutionaries.

and it's 1982's Shaolin Temple that's often credited as initiating the trend. The film revolves around Jue Yuan (Jet Li) as he learns kung fu in preparation for his revenge mission against the ...