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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

1978·116 min

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

Directed by Lau Kar-Leung

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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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Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta

General Tien Ta

John Cheung Ng-Long

Lord Cheng

Wilson Tong Wai-Shing

Lord Tang San-yao

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Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai

Director of Photography

Frankie Chan Fan-Kei

Original Music Composer

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Abbot in Charge of Cleanliness

Abbot in Charge of Top Chamber

Abbot in Charge of Dining Hall

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What is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin about?

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) is 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 its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.

Who directed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?

Lau Kar-Leung directed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978).

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