Return to the 36th Chamber
Seen it?1980 | 101 min | Action, Comedy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Deadpool, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The workers of a dye factory have their pay cut by 20% when the factory owner brings in some Manchu thugs to try and increase production. Desperate to reclaim their full wages, the workers hire an actor to impersonate a priest and kung-fu expert from the temple of Shaolin. The factory owner proves the actor a fraud, and punishes all those involved. The young actor feels he has let the workers down, and promises to atone. He sets out for Shaolin, determined to be accepted as a kung-fu pupil at the elite temple.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lau Kar-leung
- Gordon Liu Chia-huiChou Chun Chi
- Kara Wai Ying-hungHsiao Hung
- Hsiao HoAh Chao
- Wong Ching-HoUncle Li
- Wa LunChou Shih Sheng
- King Lee King-ChuMonk San Te
- Yau Chui-LingWorker
- Chen Szu-ChiaAh Fen
- Sek GongBoss Wang's Thug
- Kwon Yeong-MoonChuan Min