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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

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

Part of The 36th Chamber of Shaolin Collection

1978•1h 56m•7.5/10
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7.5/10(495)

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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Production

Shaw Brothers

Language

ZH

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta

Lo Lieh

Lo Lieh

General Tien Ta

John Cheung Ng-Long

John Cheung Ng-Long

Lord Cheng

Wilson Tong Wai-Shing

Wilson Tong Wai-Shing

Lord Tang San-yao

Wa Lun

Wa Lun

Liu Yu-de's Classmate

Hon Kwok-Choi

Hon Kwok-Choi

Lin Zhen

Lau Kar-Wing

Lau Kar-Wing

General Yin

Wai Wang

Wai Wang

Teacher Ho

Chen Szu-Chia

Chen Szu-Chia

Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant

Wong Ching-Ho

Wong Ching-Ho

Liu Yu-de's Father

Woo Wang-Daat

Shaolin Abbot

Lee Hoi-Sang

Lee Hoi-Sang

Shaolin Justice Officer

Keung Hon

Keung Hon

Abbot in Charge of Cleanliness

Hao Li-Jen

Hao Li-Jen

Abbot in Charge of Top Chamber

Shum Lo

Shum Lo

Abbot in Charge of Dining Hall

Lui Tat

Lui Tat

Abbot in Charge of Arm Chamber

Chan Shen

Chan Shen

Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber

Chiang Nan

Chiang Nan

Abbot in Charge of Eye Chamber

Ai Tong-Kua

Ai Tong-Kua

Abbot in Charge of Head Chamber

Simon Yuen Siu-Tien

Simon Yuen Siu-Tien

Abbot in Charge of Boxing Chamber (uncredited)

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