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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

1978·Movie·R·116 min·7.5(499)

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.

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About The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is a 1978 Chinese-language action and adventure film directed by Lau Kar-leung. The cast is led by Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Lo Lieh, John Cheung Ng-Long. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Hi-YAH.

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin was produced by Shaw Brothers and made in Hong Kong. It was released on February 2, 1978, and carries a R certification.

Director
Lau Kar-leung
Writers
Ni Kuang
Release date
February 2, 1978
Original language
Chinese
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Shaw Brothers
#martial arts#kung fu#government#shaolin#kammer#shaolin kung fu#teachers and students

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin cast & crew

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin was directed by Lau Kar-leung and written by Ni Kuang.

The cast features 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, and Hon Kwok-Choi as Lin Zhen.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, cinematography is by Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai, and it was produced by Run Run Shaw.

Is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin worth watching?

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 499 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action and adventure, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

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Cast of The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

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

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Woo Wang-Daat

Shaolin Abbot

Lee Hoi-Sang

Lee Hoi-Sang

Shaolin Justice Officer

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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin — FAQs

Where can I watch The 36th Chamber of Shaolin in United States?

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Hi-YAH, Eternal Family in United States.

Is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin in?

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).

What is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin rated?

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 499 ratings.

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