The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1978, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is an action and adventure film directed by Lau Kar-leung, running about 115 minutes. “He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The anti-Ching patriots, under the guidance of Ho Kuang-han, have secretly set up their base in Canton, disguised as school masters. During a brutal Manchu attack, Lui manages to escape, and devotes himself to learning the martial arts in order to seek revenge.
Who’s in it. The 36th Chamber of Shaolin stars Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Liu Yu-De / Monk San Ta, Lo Lieh as General Tien Ta, John Cheung Ng-Long as Lord Cheng and Wilson Tong as Lord Tang San-yao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 36th Chamber of Shaolin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 36th Chamber of Shaolin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)?
- In US, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 36th Chamber of Shaolin worth watching?
- The 36th Chamber of Shaolin holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?
- The 36th Chamber of Shaolin stars Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Lo Lieh, John Cheung Ng-Long, Wilson Tong and Wa Lun.
- When was The 36th Chamber of Shaolin released?
- The 36th Chamber of Shaolin was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.