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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

7.5/10

Rating

116 min

Runtime

1978

Release Year

Lau Kar-Leung

Director

Cast

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Lo Lieh, John Cheung Ng-Long, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing, Wa Lun

Quick Synopsis

Set during the Qing Dynasty, the story follows a young man whose father, a fishmonger, is killed by the ruling Manchu government because of his involvement in an anti-government movement. After his father's death, the son escapes to the Shaolin Temple, where he intends to train in their secret martial arts techniques in order to gain the skills needed to take revenge against those responsible.

Detailed Synopsis of The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

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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