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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

R19781h 56mLau Kar-leung
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 83%

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"He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally."

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.

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Martial ArtsKung FuGovernmentShaolinKammerShaolin Kung FuTeachers And Students

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Frequently asked questions

What is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) 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 stars in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin stars Gordon Liu (Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta), 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). The film was directed by Lau Kar-leung.

How long is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated R.

Is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin worth watching?

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Action, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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