The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
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1978
1h 55m
R
Mandarin
Action, Adventure
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The anti-Ching patriots, under the guidance of Ho Kuang-han, have secretly set up their base in Canton, disguised as school masters. During a brutal Manchu attack, Lui manages to escape, and devotes himself to learning the martial arts in order to seek revenge.
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
The anti-Ching patriots, under the guidance of Ho Kuang-han, have secretly set up their base in Canton, disguised as school masters. During a brutal Manchu attack, Lui manages to escape, and devotes himself to learning the martial arts in order to seek revenge.
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Cast
Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta
General Tien Ta
Lord Cheng
Lord Tang San-yao
Liu Yu-de's Classmate
Lin Zhen
General Yin
Teacher Ho
Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant
Liu Yu-de's Father
Shaolin Abbot
Shaolin Justice Officer
Abbot in Charge of Cleanliness
Abbot in Charge of Top Chamber
Abbot in Charge of Dining Hall
Abbot in Charge of Arm Chamber
Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
Abbot in Charge of Eye Chamber
Abbot in Charge of Head Chamber
Abbot in Charge of Boxing Chamber
Abbot in Charge of Leg Chamber
Abbot in Charge of Staff Chamber / ...
Hung Hsi-kuan, San Ta's Student
Tung Qian-jin, San Ta's Student
Lu Ah-cai, San Ta's Student
Directed By: Lau Kar-leung
Written By: Ni Kuang (Screenplay)
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drqshadow
/10 7 months ago
Craving retribution against the murderous Manchu army, an orphaned student seeks guidance and, more importantly, martial arts training at a secluded mountaintop monastery. There, he faces the thirty-five challenges that separate novice from master, devotes himself to an intensive training ritual and More
LarZieJ
/10 2 years ago
"I should have learned Kung-fu instead of ethics."
This is why I love Kung Fu movies. Our hero has no chance at the beginning to even begin to fight the bad guy, proceeds with training and in the end is strong enough to beat the bad guy. It's simple, it's entertaining, it is what I enjoy.
The More
This is why I love Kung Fu movies. Our hero has no chance at the beginning to even begin to fight the bad guy, proceeds with training and in the end is strong enough to beat the bad guy. It's simple, it's entertaining, it is what I enjoy.
The More
No Such Agency
6 years ago
Alternately known as The Master Killer and Shaolin Master Killer...
This is the film to watch if you would like to watch classical martial arts weapons put in action by professional martial artists, not mere actors. Master Killer contains one of the longest and most impressive martial arts training More
This is the film to watch if you would like to watch classical martial arts weapons put in action by professional martial artists, not mere actors. Master Killer contains one of the longest and most impressive martial arts training More
BornKnight
2 months ago
Almost half a century ago, one of the greatest Kung-Fu and preexponents of the genre, 少林三十六房 was done, being directed by Lau Kar-leung and written by I Kuang and tells the story of a village young student named Liu Yude that is drawn by his activist teacher into the local rebellion again More
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