Question 1

Why did Jason Bateman turn down a role in American Shaolin?

Accepted Answer

Jason Bateman turned down the part of Drew because he did not want to shave his head.

Question 2

Which real temples were used to portray the Shaolin temple in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Shaolin temple featured was comprised of several legitimate Chinese temples, including the Buddhist Tian Tung temple of Zhe Zhiang province, as the genuine Shaolin temple was deemed too small.

Question 3

Which actor made his film debut in American Shaolin?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Dae Kim, later famous for his role as Jin on 'Lost', made his film debut in American Shaolin.

Question 4

What connects American Shaolin to Stephen Chow's 1991 film Xin jing wu men 1991?

Accepted Answer

Corey Yuen was action director on both films, and both have a similar set of fight moves in their climatic finales.

Question 5

Where were the beach scenes at the beginning of the film shot?

Accepted Answer

The beach scenes at the beginning of the film were shot in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

American Shaolin

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