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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)

Film · 1978 · 116 min · R · Action · Adventure

He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally.

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.

Directed by Lau Kar-leung

Starring Gordon Liu, Lo Lieh, John Cheung Ng-Long, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing, Wa Lun, Hon Kwok-Choi, Lau Kar-Wing, Wai Wang

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In cinemas27 June 1979
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First release anywhere2 February 1978

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