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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
“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.
Directed by Lau Kar-leung
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Status
Released
Released
February 2, 1978
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
Mandarin
Top cast
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
Hon Kwok-Choi
Lin Zhen
Lau Kar-Wing
General Yin
Wai Wang
Teacher Ho
Chen Szu-Chia
Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant
Wong Ching-Ho
Liu Yu-de's Father
Woo Wang-Daat
Shaolin Abbot
Lee Hoi-Sang
Shaolin Justice Officer
Keung Hon
Abbot in Charge of Cleanliness
Hao Li-Jen
Abbot in Charge of Top Chamber
Shum Lo
Abbot in Charge of Dining Hall
Lui Tat
Abbot in Charge of Arm Chamber
Chan Shen
Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
Chiang Nan
Abbot in Charge of Eye Chamber
Ai Tong-Kua
Abbot in Charge of Head Chamber
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
Abbot in Charge of Boxing Chamber (uncredited)
