The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally.
1978 · 1h 56m · R
Action, Adventure
Directed by
Lau Kar-leung
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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
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 and cast
- Lau Kar-leung Director
- 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
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