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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
“He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally.”
7.5 / 10• 1978• 1h 56m•R• Chinese
ActionAdventure
Storyline
During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.
Cast & Crew
Gordon Liu Chia-hui
Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta
Lead
Lo Lieh
General Tien Ta
John Cheung Ng-Long
Lord Cheng
Wilson Tong Wai-Shing
Lord Tang San-yao
Wa Lun
Liu Yu-de's Classmate
Hon Kwok-choi
Lin Zhen
Lau Kar-Wing
General Yin
Wai Wang
Teacher Ho
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lau Kar-leung's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
