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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

1978-02-02 · 116 min · ★ 7.5

Action · Adventure

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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Directors
Lau Kar-leung
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gordon Liu Chia-huiGordon Liu Chia-huiLiu Yu-de / Monk San Ta
Lo LiehLo LiehGeneral Tien Ta
John Cheung Ng-LongJohn Cheung Ng-LongLord Cheng
Wilson Tong Wai-ShingWilson Tong Wai-ShingLord Tang San-yao
Wa LunWa LunLiu Yu-de's Classmate
Hon Kwok-choiHon Kwok-choiLin Zhen
Lau Kar-WingLau Kar-WingGeneral Yin
Wai WangWai WangTeacher Ho
Chen Szu-ChiaChen Szu-ChiaYien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant
Wong Ching-HoWong Ching-HoLiu Yu-de's Father
Woo Wang-DaatShaolin Abbot
Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-SangShaolin Justice Officer
Keung HonKeung HonAbbot in Charge of Cleanliness
Hao Li-JenHao Li-JenAbbot in Charge of Top Chamber
Shum LoShum LoAbbot in Charge of Dining Hall
Lui TatLui TatAbbot in Charge of Arm Chamber
Chan ShenChan ShenAbbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
Chiang NanChiang NanAbbot in Charge of Eye Chamber
Ai Tong-KuaAi Tong-KuaAbbot in Charge of Head Chamber
Simon Yuen Siu-TienSimon Yuen Siu-TienAbbot in Charge of Boxing Chamber (uncredited)

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