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Film / 1978
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Directed by
Lau Kar-leung
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.
The story
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.
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Cast
Gordon LiuLiu 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
Woo Wang-DaatShaolin Abbot
Lee Hoi-SangShaolin Justice Officer
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Keung HonAbbot in Charge of Cleanliness
Hao Li-JenAbbot in Charge of Top Chamber
Shum LoAbbot in Charge of Dining Hall
Lui TatAbbot in Charge of Arm Chamber
Chan ShenAbbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber
Chiang NanAbbot in Charge of Eye Chamber
Ai Tong-KuaAbbot in Charge of Head Chamber
Simon Yuen Siu-TienAbbot in Charge of Boxing Chamber (uncredited)
Wang Han-ChenAbbot in Charge of Leg Chamber
Peter Chan LungAbbot in Charge of Staff Chamber / Soldier
Ng Yam-Chuen
Ma Koo
Henry Yu YangHung Hsi-kuan, San Ta's Student
Ng Hong-SangTung Qian-jin, San Ta's Student
Norman Tsui Siu-KeungLu Ah-cai, San Ta's Student
Wong YuMiller Six, San Ta's Student
Huang Pa-ChingUncle Wang
Huang HaSeafood Shop Worker
Ho Kei-CheongRebel (uncredited)
Law KeungRebel (uncredited)
Lam Hak-MingSoldier (uncredited)
Ho Bo-SingSoldier (uncredited)
Wong Chi-KeungSoldier (uncredited)
Wan FatSoldier (uncredited)
Tai SanSoldier (uncredited)
Lai Kim-HungSoldier (uncredited)
Ting TungSoldier (uncredited)
Chin Yuet-SangSoldier Beaten with Hammer (uncredited)
Billy Chan Wui-NgaiOfficer Beaten with Hammer (uncredited)
Yeung WahMonk Ji Wei of Wrist Chamber (uncredited)
Tai Kwan-TakShaolin Monk
Hsiao HoShaolin Monk (uncredited)
San SinShaolin Monk (uncredited)
Austin Wai Tin-ChiSoldier
Johnny Cheung WaShaolin Monk (uncredited)
Chow Siu-LoiAbbot
Cheung Sek-AauAbbot
To Wing-LeungAbbot / Monk / Townsfolk (uncredited)
Cheung Chok-ChowRoadside Tea Stall Boss
Fung Ging-ManBeggar (uncredited)
Gam Tin-ChueMagistrate / Townsfolk (uncredited)
Lau ChunCourt Official at Execution (uncredited)
Sai Gwa-PauTownsfolk (uncredited)
Goo Chim-HungTownsfolk (uncredited)
Chan Ming-WaiSoldier (uncredited)
Chu KaiShaolin Monk (uncredited)
Alan Chui Chung-SanSoldier
Mars(extra) (uncredited)
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