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Movie poster: The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)
🎬 Movie

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

1978 · 116 min Action Adventure
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

📋 Film Details

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

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.

🎭 Cast

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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