The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
1978 · Movie · R · 116 min · ★ 7.5 · 84% critics
After a brutal crackdown by the ruling government leaves his family shattered, a young man flees to a remote Shaolin temple. Determined to fight back, he endures a demanding series of trials and years of disciplined training, learning that strength requires patience, humility, and focus as much as physical skill.
Also known as Shaolin Master Killer · 36th Chamber · The Master Killer · Master Killer
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Details
- Original title
- 少林三十六房
- Years
- 1978
- Release date
- 1978-02-02
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (495 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic revenge setup that spends most of its time on rigorous, creative training challenges and weapons-focused fights; Not for you if you need nonstop action or a fast start like Heroes of the East.
Pros: inventive training trials; satisfying martial arts action; humor and heart | Cons: slow, talky opening; thin final stretch; some unrealistic leaps
Themes
- martial arts
- kung fu
- government
- shaolin
- kammer
- shaolin kung fu
- teachers and students
Cast & crew
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
as Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta
Lo Lieh
as General Tien Ta
John Cheung Ng-Long
as Lord Cheng
Wilson Tong Wai-Shing
as Lord Tang San-yao
Wa Lun
as Liu Yu-de's Classmate
Hon Kwok-Choi
as Lin Zhen
Lau Kar-Wing
as General Yin
Wai Wang
as Teacher Ho
Chen Szu-Chia
as Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant
Wong Ching-Ho
as Liu Yu-de's Father
Directed by Lau Kar-Leung