The movie “Man from Shaolin” is a drama-action from 2012. The main role of a Shaolin monk called Li Bao Xin is played by Peng Zhang Li, who immigrates to New York to look after his 6-year-old niece, Janie. The movie offers more than just action scenes, as we also take an exciting backstage look and reveal some fascinating facts about its creation.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Man from Shaolin” took place in two major global cities. The first location was Beijing, the vibrant and historical capital of China. Next, the crew moved to the bustling city of New York in the USA. Unfortunately, the exact filming dates are not provided, but we know the movie hit the screens in the USA on July 1, 2012.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Peng Zhang Li | Li Bao |
| Brian Ames | Carl |
| Jasmine Galante | Janie |
| Stass Klassen | Andrey |
| Szu Ting Moy | Shen |
| Dominic Schiraldi | Stanley |
| Hilmy Achraf | Fighter |
| Josh Ashville | Foster home kid |
| Omar Carrion | Fighter |
| Lorrez Dave | Russian bodyguard |
| Andrew Har | Student |
| Drew Henriksen | Tim |
| Andrew Lip Tak Lee | Gambler / Fight Spectator |
| Jim Lee | Student |
| Binglei Li | Monk |
| Temur Mamisashvili | Russian bodyguard |
| Chris Margaritis | Gambler / Fight Spectator |
| Nunez Roman | Student |
| Robert Sciglimpaglia | Self (Narrator) (voice) |
| Yang Stephanie | Student |
| Li Wei | Monk |
| Eric Yang | Student |
Trivia and Facts
The various interesting facts about the movie are:
- The director’s chair was occupied by Peng Zhang Li and R.T. Wong.
- The movie runs for 1 hour and 27 minutes.
- Some shots demanded large casts, in addition to Peng Zhang Li, the lead role, artists like Brian Ames, Elena Tovar, Jasmine Galante, and Stass Klassen were also part of the team.
- Despite being an action movie, great emphasis was put on the character’s story, more than the physical strength.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Beijing, China
- Latitude: 39.904211
- Longitude: 116.407395
- Place ID: ChIJuSwU55ZS8DURiqkPryBWYrk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Beijing, China
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Location Name: New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
