The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
少林三十六房
“ He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally. ”
CINEMA1978-02-02
DIGITAL2021-08-15
RegionHK
Runtime116 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“Lau Kar-leung’s definitive training manual depicting the rigorous, creative disciplines of Shaolin monks.”
“Lau Kar-leung’s essential classic detailing the arduous, Zen-inspired physical training chambers of the Shaolin Temple.”
“Lau Kar-leung’s definitive training manual depicting the rigorous, creative disciplines of Shaolin monks.”
Storyline
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.
DIRECTOR / Director
Lau Kar-leung
KEYWORDS
martial artskung fugovernmentshaolinkammershaolin kung futeachers and students
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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, Return To The 36th Chamber and Disciples of the 36th Chamber together in one fantastic Set.
