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.
| Original Title | 少林三十六房 |
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Director | Lau Kar-Leung |
| Runtime | 116 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (487 votes) |
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Momentum is sustained from first scene to last. The director knows how to give the viewer breathing room without losing tension — and that's valuable in the genre.
Watches in one breath. Plot logic is secondary — what matters here is movement and rhythm, and that's all in order.
For genre fans — essential viewing. For those looking for something deeper — possibly not the film.
Director: Lau Kar-Leung
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with friends, volume up. Talking during the film is acceptable.
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta
Lo Lieh
General Tien Ta
John Cheung Ng-Long
Lord Cheng
Wilson Tong Wai-Shing
Lord Tang San-yao
Wa Lun
Liu Yu-de's Classmate
Hon Kwok-Choi
Lin Zhen
Lau Kar-Wing
General Yin
Wai Wang
Teacher Ho
Chen Szu-Chia
Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant
Wong Ching-Ho
Liu Yu-de's Father
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