Synopsis
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 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) is a 1h 56min action feature film by Lau Kar-Leung. During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government... Selected for Fantastic Fest (2016).
Facts
Setting
Guangzhou
Production
Shaw Brothers Studio
Original language
Yue Chinese, Chinese
Stills
Festival History
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2019 generic
- Fantastic Fest 2016
- Viennale 2003 generic
