The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
"He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally."
Originally released in 1978. The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is a action/adventure film. directed by Lau Kar-Leung.
Starring Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Lo Lieh, and John Cheung Ng-Long
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (475 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin 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 i...
Who directed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin was directed by Lau Kar-Leung.
How long is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The 36th Chamber of Shaolin released?
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin was released on February 2, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?
The main cast of The 36th Chamber of Shaolin includes Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Lo Lieh, John Cheung Ng-Long, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing, Wa Lun.
Is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin worth watching?
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 475 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.