The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Seen it?1978 | 116 min | Action, Adventure
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. If you loved Batman Begins or Kill Bill: Vol. 1, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 109K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lau Kar-leung
- Gordon Liu Chia-huiLiu Yu-de / Monk San Ta
- Lo LiehGeneral Tien Ta
- John Cheung Ng-LongLord Cheng
- Wilson Tong Wai-ShingLord Tang San-yao
- Wa LunLiu Yu-de's Classmate
- Hon Kwok-choiLin Zhen
- Lau Kar-WingGeneral Yin
- Wai WangTeacher Ho
- Chen Szu-ChiaYien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant
- Wong Ching-HoLiu Yu-de's Father