The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)

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.

Cast (60)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Gordon Liu

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

W

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

N

Ng Yam-Chuen

M

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)

T

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)

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