The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, "a must-have for any self-respecting kung fu movie collector" (Kung Fu Cinema), takes martial arts fans inside the legendary Shaolin Temple, birthplace of kung fu. This masterful Shaw Brothers classic inspired two wildly successful sequels and influences an entire generation of filmmakers. When Manchu invaders ravage a defenseless village, one wounded and desperate student seeks refuge at the secretive monastery of Shaolin. Fueled by wrath, he undertakes a grueling program of martial arts training that hones his strength, agility, and endurance in order to defeat his enemies.

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36th Chamber (1978)

Shao Lin san shi liu fang

Drama/Adventure/Action · 1h 51m · 6/22/2001

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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, "a must-have for any self-respecting kung fu movie collector" (Kung Fu Cinema), takes martial arts fans inside the legendary Shaolin Temple, birthplace of kung fu. This masterful Shaw Brothers classic inspired two wildly successful sequels and influences an entire generation of filmmakers. When Manchu invaders ravage a defenseless village, one wounded and desperate student seeks refuge at the secretive monastery of Shaolin. Fueled by wrath, he undertakes a grueling program of martial arts training that hones his strength, agility, and endurance in order to defeat his enemies.

Release Country

United States

Barcode

026617970499

Release Date

6/22/2001

Media Type

Movie

Video Format

NTSC

Aspect Ratio

1.33:1

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Cast
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Chia Hui Liu

San Te
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Lieh Lo

General Tien Ta
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Chia Yung Liu

General Yin
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Norman Chu

Lu Ah-cai (as Hsu Shao-Chiang)
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Yung Henry Yu

Hung Hsi-kuan (as Yang Yu)
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John Cheung

Lord Cheng (as Chang Wu-liang)
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Wilson Tong

Tang San-yao (as Tang Wei-cheng)
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Hang-Sheng Wu

Tung Qian-jin
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Yue Wong

Miller Six (as Yu Wang)
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Tung-kua Ai

Abbot in charge of Head Chamber
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Billy Chan

Soldier
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Lung Chan

Abbot in charge of Staff Chamber
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Shen Chan

Abbot in charge of Wrist Chamber
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Szu-Chia Chen

Yien Pin
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Wah Cheung

Shaolin disciple
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Han Chiang

San Te's senior
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Nan Chiang

Abbot in charge of Eye Chamber
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Yuet Sang Chin

Soldier
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Alan Chui Chung San

Soldier
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Ging Man Fung

Beggar
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Li Jen Ho

Abbot in charge of Top Chamber
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Kwok Choi Hon

Lin Zhen
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Hou Hsiao

Shaolin disciple
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Lun Hua

San Ta's friend
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Hoi Sang Lee

Abbot of Justice Office (as Li Hai Sheng)
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Ke Ming Lin

Soldier
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Lao Shen

Abbot in charge of Dining Hall
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Austin Wai

Shaolin disciple
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Fat Wan

Soldier
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Ching Ho Wang

San Te's father
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Han Chen Wang

Abbot in charge of Leg Chamber
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Hung Wei

Teacher Ho
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Siu Tien Yuen

Abbot in charge of Boxing Chamber
Crew
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Kuang Ni

Writer
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