After becoming a record-breaking hit in Hong Kong in 2001, the film's US distribution rights were purchased by Miramax Films
For fans of martial arts cinema, the is more than just a translation—it is a piece of cinematic history marked by controversy, massive edits, and a surprisingly high-profile voice cast. Released globally in 2001, Shaolin Soccer remains a masterpiece of "Mo Lei Tau" (nonsense) humor, but its journey to English-speaking audiences was anything but simple. The Miramax Controversy Shaolin Soccer English Dub
: Sing is voiced by Stephen Chow, and the character Mui is voiced by actress . After becoming a record-breaking hit in Hong Kong