Top 10 Action Films with Monks

Description: Bruce Lee stars as a martial artist who travels to Rome to help a friend, leading to a legendary fight in the Colosseum, showcasing his philosophy of Jeet Kune Do.

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

Description: Bruce Lee's iconic film where he infiltrates a martial arts tournament to avenge his sister's death, showcasing his unparalleled fighting skills.

Fact: This was Bruce Lee's final completed film before his untimely death, and it helped popularize martial arts films in the West.

Description: A young man seeks refuge in the Shaolin Temple to learn martial arts for revenge, leading to a series of grueling training sessions and eventual mastery.

Fact: This film is considered one of the greatest kung-fu movies of all time, influencing many subsequent martial arts films.

Description: A former Shaolin monk uses his martial arts skills to turn a failing soccer team into champions, blending comedy, action, and special effects.

Fact: The film was a massive hit in Asia and helped Stephen Chow become an international star, known for his unique blend of humor and action.

Description: A modern-day teenager is transported back in time to ancient China, where he must unite two legendary martial artists to defeat the Jade Warlord.

Fact: This film marks the first on-screen collaboration between Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

Description: Set during the warlord era in China, this film tells the story of a ruthless general who seeks redemption in the Shaolin Temple, mixing epic battles with spiritual awakening.

Fact: The film features Jackie Chan in a supporting role, marking one of his rare appearances in a historical drama.

Description: While not strictly an action film, this adaptation of Matthew Lewis's novel features a monk's descent into darkness, with elements of psychological horror and action.

Fact: The film was shot in English, making it accessible to a broader audience, and features Vincent Cassel in the lead role.

Description: This film follows Kham, a young Thai warrior monk, as he travels to Australia to rescue his stolen elephants, showcasing some of the most inventive and brutal fight scenes in cinema.

Fact: Tony Jaa, who plays Kham, performed all his own stunts, including a scene where he jumps through a series of poles.

Description: This film explores the life of Ip Man, the martial arts master who trained Bruce Lee, focusing on his journey through the turbulent times of China's history.

Fact: The film features stunning choreography by Yuen Woo-ping, who also worked on "The Matrix" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."

Description: Jackie Chan reprises his role as Wong Fei-hung, using the drunken boxing technique to fight off British opium smugglers, blending humor with intense action.

Fact: This film was originally released in Hong Kong as "Drunken Master II" but was re-edited and released in the West as "The Legend of the Drunken Master."