The original Hong Kong version runs approximately 113 minutes , while the Miramax International Cut is significantly shorter at about 87 minutes .
This version features a unique English dub where Stephen Chow dubs his own voice for the character Sing. The female lead, Mui, is voiced by Chinese-American actress Bai Ling .
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Avoid files labeled Miramax.DUB or US.Theatrical.Cut .
The version of Shaolin Soccer (2001), most notably the 2004 US DVD release by Miramax Films , presents a significantly altered experience compared to the original Hong Kong cut. While marketed to broaden the film's international appeal, these modifications created a distinct "index" of changes—ranging from technical upgrades to substantial narrative deletions—that continue to be a point of discussion among fans of director Stephen Chow. Narrative Deletions and Tonal Shifts
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