The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)
Shao Lin san shi liu fang (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 56min
- Action, Adventure
- 1978 (USA)
- Movie
A man studies kung fu at the Shaolin Temple to fight back against the oppressive Manchu government.
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Chia-Hui Liu | ... |
San Te
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| Yue Wong | ... |
Miller Six
(as Yu Wang)
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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-Tsai
(as Shao-Chiang Hsu)
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| Yung Henry Yu | ... |
Hung Hsi-Kuan
(as Yang Yu)
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| Hung Wei | ... |
Teacher Ho
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| Lun Hua | ... |
Chang Hsiang-Yung
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| Szu-Chia Chen | ... |
Chen Yen-Ping
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| John Cheung | ... |
Lord Cheng
(as Wu-Liang Chang)
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| Wilson Tong | ... |
Tang San-Yao
(as Tang Wei-cheng)
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| Hang-Sheng Wu | ... |
Tung Chien-Jin
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| Hoi-Sang Lee | ... |
Abbot of Justice Office
(as Hai-Sheng Li)
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| Kwok-Choi Hon | ... |
Lin Chen
(as Kuo-Tsai Han)
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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 | ... |
Director of 'Wrists Chamber'
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Shih-An Chang |
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Ming-Wei Chen |
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| Chok-Chow Cheung |
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| Wah Cheung | ... |
Shaolin disciple
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| Han Chiang | ... |
Senior monk
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| Nan Chiang | ... |
Director of 'Eyes Chamber'
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| Tien-Chu Chin |
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| Yuet-Sang Chin | ... |
Soldier
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| Siu-Loi Chow |
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Chia Chu |
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| Alan Chung San Chui | ... |
Soldier
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| Ging-Man Fung | ... |
Beggar
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Bao-Hsing Ho |
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Chi-Chang Ho |
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| Li-Jen Ho | ... |
Abbot in charge of Top Chamber
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Hou Hsiao | ... |
Shaolin disciple
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| Ha Huang |
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Pa-Ching Huang | ... |
Uncle Wang
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Chan-Hsiung Ku |
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Ma Ku |
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Kim-Hung Lai |
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| Ta Lei |
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| Ke-Ming Lin | ... |
Soldier
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Tsun Liu |
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Chiang Lo |
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| Gwa-Pau Sai |
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Hsin Shen |
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| Lao Shen | ... |
Abbot in charge of Dining Hall
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Chun-Te Tai |
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San Tai |
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| Tung Ting |
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Yung-Liang Tu |
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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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| Chi-Keung Wong |
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Wing-Tat Woo | ... |
Shaolin abbot
(as Yung-Ta Hu)
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Hsin-Chuan Wu |
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Hsiao-Tien Yuan | ... |
Director of 'Boxing Chamber'
(as Siu Tin Yuen)
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Directed by
| Chia-Liang Liu | ||
Written by
| Kuang Ni | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Mona Fong | ... | executive producer |
| Run Run Shaw | ... | producer |
Music by
| Yung-Yu Chen | ||
Cinematography by
| Yueh-Tai Huang | ||
| Arthur Wong | ||
Editing by
| Hsing-Lung Chiang | ||
| Yen-Hai Li | ||
Art Direction by
| Johnson Tsao | ||
Makeup Department
| Yen-Lien Peng | ... | hair stylist |
| Hsu-Ching Wu | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Chia-Hsi Huang | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Pa-Ching Huang | ... | assistant director |
| Wan Tang | ... | assistant director (as Yuen Tong) |
Art Department
| Yu Lai | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Yung-Hua Wang | ... | sound recordist |
Stunts
| Chia-Liang Liu | ... | martial arts instructor |
| Wei-Cheng Tang | ... | assistant martial arts instructor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Fen Chen | ... | lighting technician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Chi-Yu Liu | ... | costumer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kai-Ming Wang | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Cheng Peng | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Shaw Brothers (1978) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Shaw Organisation (1978) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical) (through Warner-Columbia Films)
- Warner-Columbia Films (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical) (through)
- World Northal (1979) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Creswin Distribution (1980) (Canada) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Metropolitan Filmexport (1981) (France) (theatrical)
- Sino Cine (1982) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Weintraub Entertainment Group (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Parkfield Entertainment (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- M.I.B. (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Vértice 360 (2004) (Spain) (DVD)
- Atlantic Film (2006) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Future Film (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
- Vivendi Entertainment (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Apollo-Film GmbH (1979) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Astral Video (Canada) (theatrical)
- Filmax (1981) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Sociedade Importadora de Filmes (SIF) (1980) (Portugal) (theatrical) (35 mm)
- Toei Company (1983) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Arcade Video (1980) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Ascot Elite Home Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Celestial Pictures (2003) (World-wide) (international sales agent)
- Dragon Dynasty (2007) (United States) (DVD) (dubbed & subtitled)
- Dragon Dynasty (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Forum Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Fox Lorber Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Gloria Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Intercontinental Film Distributors (HK) (2003) (Hong Kong) (DVD) (region 3)
- Miramax (2003) (United States)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1980) (Australia) (video) (as 'The 36th Chamber of Shaolin')
- Video Screen (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2008) (Finland) (tv)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The anti-Ching patriots, under the guidance of Ho Kuang-han, have secretly set up their base in Canton, disguised as school masters. During a brutal Manchu attack, Lui manages to escape and devotes himself to learning the martial arts in order to seek revenge. In a short period of time he masters the deadly use of his fists, feet and palms, along with such weapons as swords, sticks, and lances. With his learning complete, he takes on the Manchus. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The movie won the Best Martial Arts Award at 24th Asian Film Festival and was the 1978 Top 10 Box Office Hits in Hong Kong. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Martial Arts Mayhem Vol. 2 (1998). See more » |
| Quotes |
Senior monk:
The wall may be low, but the Buddha is high. See more » |