SHAOLIN SOCCER (SIU LAM JUK KAU) Asian New Classics

A huge hit in Asia, Stephen Chow’s SHAOLIN SOCCER is an unusual and visually exciting combination of soccer and kung fu. Hilarious and action-packed visual effects magically transport the game to another level. Complete with tongue-in-cheek musical numbers and a love story subplot reminiscent of Indian Bollywood, SHAOLIN SOCCER scores with both slapstick humor and fight scenes that pack a real punch.

Chinese soccer superstar Golden Leg (Ng Mang-Tat) sees his career end when he misses a game-clinching goal. Left with a useless leg, he spends the-next 20 years as a gofer for former teammate, now super-coach, Hung. A chance meeting with Shaolin Master Sing (Chow) gives Ling hope of finally defeating his rival.

A Chinese farce with a serious underlying political message, the Buddhist Shaolin Soccer versus China’s Team Evil showdown has cult-classic appeal-and the dubbing doesn’t detract from the fun. Watch for the Bruce Lee look-alike goalie.