Return to the 36th Chamber
“Back for the rest!”
The workers of a dye factory have their pay cut by 20% when the factory owner brings in some Manchu thugs to try and increase production. Desperate to reclaim their full wages, the workers hire an actor to impersonate a priest and kung-fu expert from the temple of Shaolin. The factory owner proves the actor a fraud, and punishes all those involved. The young actor feels he has let the workers down, and promises to atone. He sets out for Shaolin, determined to be accepted as a kung-fu pupil at the elite temple.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Hi-YAH, ARROW | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | ARROW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | ARROW | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Amasia+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Return to the 36th Chamber
Return to the 36th Chamber is a 1980 Chinese-language action and comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung. The cast is led by Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Hsiao Ho. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH, ARROW.
Return to the 36th Chamber was produced by Shaw Brothers and made in Hong Kong. It was released on August 24, 1980.
- Director
- Lau Kar-leung
- Writers
- Ni Kuang
- Release date
- August 24, 1980
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Shaw Brothers
Return to the 36th Chamber cast & crew
Return to the 36th Chamber was directed by Lau Kar-leung and written by Ni Kuang.
The cast features Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Chou Chun Chi, Kara Hui Ying-Hung as Hsiao Hung, Hsiao Ho as Ah Chao, Wong Ching-Ho as Uncle Li, Wa Lun as Chou Shih Sheng, and King Lee King-Chu as Monk San Te.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, cinematography is by Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan, and it was produced by Run Run Shaw.
Is Return to the 36th Chamber worth watching?
Return to the 36th Chamber holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 247 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and comedy, Return to the 36th Chamber is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Return to the 36th Chamber
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Cast of Return to the 36th Chamber
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Chou Chun Chi
Kara Hui Ying-Hung
Hsiao Hung
Hsiao Ho
Ah Chao
Wong Ching-Ho
Uncle Li
Wa Lun
Chou Shih Sheng
King Lee King-Chu
Monk San Te
Yau Chui-Ling
Worker
Chen Szu-Chia
Ah Fen
Sek Gong
Boss Wang's Thug
Kwon Yeong-Moon
Chuan Min
Yeung Ching-Ching
Hsiao Ting
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
Boss Wang Kao Feng
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Return to the 36th Chamber — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Return to the 36th Chamber in United States?
Return to the 36th Chamber is streaming on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH, ARROW in United States.
▸Is Return to the 36th Chamber on YouTube TV?
Yes — Return to the 36th Chamber is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Return to the 36th Chamber in?
Return to the 36th Chamber is originally in Chinese, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Return to the 36th Chamber?
Return to the 36th Chamber runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Return to the 36th Chamber rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 247 ratings.
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