The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

Feb 2, 1978

1h 55m

★ 7.5

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.

Genres

Action

Adventure

Production Companies

Shaw Brothers

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Cast

Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

General Tien Ta

Lo Lieh

Lord Cheng

John Cheung Ng-Long

Lord Tang San-yao

Wilson Tong Wai-Shing

Liu Yu-de's Classmate

Wa Lun

Lin Zhen

Hon Kwok-Choi

General Yin

Lau Kar-Wing

Teacher Ho

Wai Wang

Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant

Chen Szu-Chia

Liu Yu-de's Father

Wong Ching-Ho

Shaolin Abbot

Woo Wang-Daat

Shaolin Justice Officer

Lee Hoi-Sang

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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

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