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).
Key facts
Cast
Gordon Liu Chia-hui, Lo Lieh, John Cheung Ng-Long, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing, Wa Lun, Hon Kwok-choi, Lau Kar-Wing, Wai Wang
Original language
Mandarin
First release
February 2, 1978 (Hong Kong)
Production companies
Shaw Brothers Studio
Setting
Guangzhou
Crew
Screenplay
Ni Kuang
Producer
Run Run Shaw
Cinematography
Arthur Wong Ngok-tai
Editing
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Lee Yim-Hoi
Music
Frankie Chan Fan-kei
Stills
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Festival History
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2019 generic
- Fantastic Fest 2016
- Viennale 2003 generic
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | 少林寺三十六房 オリジナル・サウンドトラック = The 36th Chamber Of Shaolin Original Soundtrack (1983) | 2 releases, 1983: Victor |
| CD | 少林寺三十六房 オリジナル・サウンドトラック = The 36th Chamber Of Shaolin Original Soundtrack (1983) | 1 release, 2007: Victor |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | February 2, 1978 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | December 1, 1978 |
| Theatrical | Germany | March 23, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | June 5, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | June 5, 1979 |
| Theatrical | United States | June 27, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | July 19, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | April 18, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Canada | July 4, 1980 |
| Theatrical | France | April 8, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 26, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Spain | November 2, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Japan | April 11, 1983 |
| Television | Finland | October 13, 2008 |
| Television | Poland | July 9, 2009 |
| Streaming | Philippines | August 15, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 20, 2021 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United Kingdom | April 10, 1990 |
| Home video | France | April 6, 2004 |
| Home video | Netherlands | March 7, 2006 |
| Home video | Finland | May 24, 2006 |
| Home video | Sweden | October 13, 2006 |
| Home video | Italy | March 1, 2007 |
Full credits
| Director | Lau Kar-Leung |
| Cast | Gordon Liu Chia-hui (Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta), Lo Lieh (General Tien Ta), John Cheung Ng-Long (Lord Cheng), Wilson Tong Wai-Shing (Lord Tang San-yao), Wa Lun (Liu Yu-de's Classmate), Hon Kwok-choi (Lin Zhen), Lau Kar-Wing (General Yin), Wai Wang (Teacher Ho), Chen Szu-Chia (Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant), Wong Ching-Ho (Liu Yu-de's Father), Woo Wang-Daat (Shaolin Abbot), Lee Hoi-Sang (Shaolin Justice Officer), Keung Hon (Abbot in Charge of Cleanliness), Hao Li-Jen (Abbot in Charge of Top Chamber), Shum Lo (Abbot in Charge of Dining Hall), Lui Tat (Abbot in Charge of Arm Chamber), Chan Shen (Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber), Chiang Nan (Abbot in Charge of Eye Chamber), Ai Tong-Kua (Abbot in Charge of Head Chamber), Simon Yuen Siu-Tien (Abbot in Charge of Boxing Chamber (uncredited)), Wang Han-Chen (Abbot in Charge of Leg Chamber), Peter Chan Lung (Abbot in Charge of Staff Chamber / Soldier), Ng Yam-Chuen, Ma Koo, Henry Yu Yang (Hung Hsi-kuan, San Ta's Student), Ng Hong-Sang (Tung Qian-jin, San Ta's Student), Norman Tsui Siu-keung (Lu Ah-cai, San Ta's Student), Wong Yu (Miller Six, San Ta's Student), Huang Pa-Ching (Uncle Wang), Huang Ha (Seafood Shop Worker), Ho Kei-Cheong (Rebel (uncredited)), Law Keung (Rebel (uncredited)), Lam Hak-Ming (Soldier (uncredited)), Ho Bo-Sing (Soldier (uncredited)), Wong Chi-Keung (Soldier (uncredited)), Wan Fat (Soldier (uncredited)), Tai San (Soldier (uncredited)), Lai Kim-Hung (Soldier (uncredited)), Ting Tung (Soldier (uncredited)), Chin Yuet-Sang (Soldier Beaten with Hammer (uncredited)), Billy Chan Wui-Ngai (Officer Beaten with Hammer (uncredited)), Yeung Wah (Monk Ji Wei of Wrist Chamber (uncredited)), Tai Kwan-Tak (Shaolin Monk), Hsiao Ho (Shaolin Monk (uncredited)), San Sin (Shaolin Monk (uncredited)), Austin Wai Tin-chi (Soldier), Johnny Cheung Wa (Shaolin Monk (uncredited)), Chow Siu-Loi (Abbot), Cheung Sek-Aau (Abbot), To Wing-Leung (Abbot / Monk / Townsfolk (uncredited)), Cheung Chok-Chow (Roadside Tea Stall Boss), Fung Ging-Man (Beggar (uncredited)), Gam Tin-Chue (Magistrate / Townsfolk (uncredited)), Lau Chun (Court Official at Execution (uncredited)), Sai Gwa-Pau (Townsfolk (uncredited)), Goo Chim-Hung (Townsfolk (uncredited)), Chan Ming-Wai (Soldier (uncredited)), Chu Kai (Shaolin Monk (uncredited)), Alan Chui Chung-San (Soldier), Mars ((extra) (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Ni Kuang |
| Producer | Run Run Shaw |
| Cinematography | Arthur Wong Ngok-tai |
| Editing | Chiang Hsing-Lung, Lee Yim-Hoi |
| Music | Frankie Chan Fan-kei |
| Costumes | Liu Chi-Yu |
Additional data: TMDB.
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