Top 10 Action Films Featuring Monks

Description: While not exclusively about monks, this film features Bruce Lee as a martial artist who visits Rome and ends up in a fight with a local gang, showcasing his skills in a monastery setting.

Fact: This was the only film directed by Bruce Lee himself, and it includes the famous fight scene in the Colosseum.

Description: This film tells the story of a young man who, after his family is killed, finds refuge in the Shaolin Temple, where he learns martial arts to seek justice.

Fact: It was one of the first films to be shot at the real Shaolin Temple, giving it an authentic feel.

Description: A classic kung fu film where a young man joins the Shaolin Temple to master martial arts in order to avenge his family, featuring intense training sequences and battles.

Fact: The film inspired the Wu-Tang Clan's album "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)."

Description: A young man learns the Mantis style of kung fu at the Shaolin Temple to avenge his father's death, featuring unique fighting techniques.

Fact: The film showcases the lesser-known Mantis style of kung fu.

Description: A young prince, disguised as a monk, learns martial arts at the Shaolin Temple to overthrow a corrupt emperor, blending action with a historical narrative.

Fact: The film features a mix of real Shaolin monks and professional actors.

Description: A group of Shaolin monks must defend their temple from an evil warlord, showcasing their martial prowess and spiritual strength.

Fact: This film is known for its elaborate fight choreography.

Description: A group of Shaolin monks embark on a mission to rescue a kidnapped princess, combining action with elements of adventure and rescue.

Fact: The film features a mix of real-life martial artists and actors.

Description: This film follows a young man who seeks refuge in the Shaolin Temple after his family is killed, learning martial arts and eventually defending the temple from invaders.

Fact: Jet Li made his film debut in this movie, which was also one of the first to be filmed at the actual Shaolin Temple.

Description: This movie revolves around the survivors of a massacre who seek refuge in the Shaolin Temple, training to become skilled fighters to avenge their fallen comrades.

Fact: It is part of the "Shaolin Temple" series, which includes several films focusing on Shaolin martial arts.

Description: A young fighter learns the secrets of Shaolin boxing to defeat a rival school, highlighting the discipline and training of Shaolin monks.

Fact: This film is one of the earliest to focus on Shaolin boxing techniques.