The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)

7.5/10 116 min Action Adventure

Overview

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.

Cast

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

Lee Hoi-Sang

Shaolin Justice Officer

Keung Hon

Abbot in Charge of Cleanliness

Hao Li-Jen

Abbot in Charge of Top Chamber

Shum Lo

Abbot in Charge of Dining Hall

Lui Tat

Abbot in Charge of Arm Chamber

Chan Shen

Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber

Chiang Nan

Abbot in Charge of Eye Chamber

Ai Tong-Kua

Abbot in Charge of Head Chamber

Simon Yuen Siu-Tien

Abbot in Charge of Boxing Chamber (uncredited)

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