The 36th Chamber of Shaolin(1978)
“He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally.”
Overview
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.
Director
Lau Kar-leung
Studio
Shaw Brothers
Cast
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
as Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta
Lo Lieh
as General Tien Ta
John Cheung Ng-Long
as Lord Cheng
Wilson Tong Wai-Shing
as Lord Tang San-yao
Wa Lun
as Liu Yu-de's Classmate
Hon Kwok-Choi
as Lin Zhen
Lau Kar-Wing
as General Yin
Wai Wang
as Teacher Ho
Chen Szu-Chia
as Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant
Wong Ching-Ho
as Liu Yu-de's Father
Woo Wang-Daat
as Shaolin Abbot
Lee Hoi-Sang
as Shaolin Justice Officer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
7.5 / 10
Production Companies
Shaw Brothers
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Where can I watch The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?▼
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What is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin about?▼
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.
Who directed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?▼
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin was directed by Lau Kar-leung and released in 1978. It is a action, adventure film.
How long is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?▼
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?▼
The cast of The 36th Chamber of Shaolin includes Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta, Lo Lieh as General Tien Ta, John Cheung Ng-Long as Lord Cheng, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing as Lord Tang San-yao, Wa Lun as Liu Yu-de's Classmate and more.
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